Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ZEPHYRHILLS
Zephyrhills Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Zephyrhills.
Yes, you need a permit, and in Zephyrhills it comes from the city's own building department, not Pasco County. Fees are based on job value: $45 for the first $1,000 of work plus $5 for each extra $1,000. Duke Energy Florida supplies power, and the city runs its own well-water utility.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Zephyrhills Building Department
- Permit fee
- Based on job value: no fee for $1,000 or less unless an inspection is needed ($45 per inspection); $1,001–$50,000 is $45 for the first $1,000 plus $5 for each extra $1,000. The fee sheet has no date (it cites the 7th edition Florida Building Code).
- Who gets the permit
- A registered contractor (state-certified, or state-registered with a county competency card). A homeowner who lives in the house can get a homeowner's permit; property to be rented or sold needs licensed contractors.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida
- Gas utility
- Peoples Gas (TECO)
- Water
- City of Zephyrhills (wells in the Floridan Aquifer)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 70% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Zephyrhills averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Zephyrhills
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value: no fee for $1,000 or less unless an inspection is needed ($45 per inspection); $1,001–$50,000 is $45 for the first $1,000 plus $5 for each extra $1,000. The fee sheet has no date (it cites the 7th edition Florida Building Code).. City of Zephyrhills Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Zephyrhills post water heater prices or specials on their websites: The Clean Plumbers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Zephyrhills average is shown.
What can change the price in Zephyrhills?
Work over $2,500 needs a recorded Notice of Commencement, except A/C upgrades under $7,500.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Zephyrhills?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
Cool Today - Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical (Tampa)
Lists Zephyrhills among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised quick response to a water heater problem, polite technicians and fast, clean water heater installation.
Worth knowing A Pinellas County customer complained to BBB (2024) that a 2023 water heater install lacked the required permit; after the complaint the company pulled the permit and the customer reported a passed final inspection.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IERNA'S Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Zephyrhills among the areas it serves. Based in Lutz.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer (Aug 2025) alleged a water heater installed for a family member had an undrained, improperly routed pressure relief line and that a promised manager callback did not come; an earlier manager reply on the same review promised outreach.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Performance Air Conditioning, Electric & Plumbing
Lists Zephyrhills among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer (May 2025) said that after a late arrival and a $240 diagnostic deposit on an $870 quote to install a customer-supplied hot water heater, the company did not return calls to schedule the job; the company apologized and said it had escalated the matter.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
The Clean Plumbers
Lists Zephyrhills among the areas it serves. Based in Tampa.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Promotions: 5% off any water heater (tank, tankless, hybrid and lifetime); $250 off a water quality (filtration or softener) and water heater combo; waived service call fee for water heater estimates. Restrictions apply.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised a leaking water heater fixed within hours of an after-hours call and a technician who tested every faucet after installing a new heater.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant (Nov 2024) said a water heater the company installed failed after about three years and the company pushed a costly replacement; the company said its labor warranty is one year and the manufacturer's six years, and the customer disputed its details.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Wesley Chapel
Lists Zephyrhills among the areas it serves. Based in Wesley Chapel.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Zephyrhills first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN ZEPHYRHILLS
What Zephyrhills homes are like.
1990Median year built
34%Built before 1980
70%Owner-occupied
1%Heat with utility gas
54%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1990. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
95% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Zephyrhills.
Re-inspection fee
The city may charge $45 per trade for each extra inspection trip, for example if the work isn't ready or the permit isn't posted.
Homeowner permits only for the home you live in
Zephyrhills gives a homeowner's permit only if the owner lives in the house. Property to be rented, leased or sold needs a licensed contractor.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Zephyrhills homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (serves the Zephyrhills area)
- Gas: Peoples Gas (TECO) (where gas service is available)
Water
City of Zephyrhills (wells in the Floridan Aquifer)
City of Zephyrhills 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Zephyrhills homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Peoples Gas (TECO) customers in Zephyrhills. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) ↗Active$500 for a 50-gallon or $800 for an 80-gallon ENERGY STAR heat pump (hybrid) water heater with a UEF of at least 3.3.
- Peoples Gas residential water heating rebates ↗ActiveNatural gas tank water heater: $350 gas-to-gas or $550 electric-to-gas ($400 / $650 for ENERGY STAR tanks).
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Florida rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Zephyrhills.
Permits and who issues them
Inside city limits, the city building department issues home permits through its Tyler EnerGov self-service portal or at 5335 8th Street. The city pages don't mention water heaters by name.
Yes. Contractors register with the city with a state license (or state registration plus a county competency card), a business tax receipt, and workers' comp and liability insurance naming the city. There's a $30 fee if they aren't DBPR-licensed.
City of Zephyrhills Building Department ↗ · City of Zephyrhills – Building Department ↗ · City of Zephyrhills – Fee Sheet (undated) ↗ · City of Zephyrhills – Permitting Requirements ↗ · City of Zephyrhills – Contractor Certificate Requirements ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Florida licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Zephyrhills.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Hills | 5 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Duke Energy Florida |
| Wesley Chapel | 9 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Tampa Electric (TECO), Duke Energy Florida |
| Pebble Creek | 11 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Thonotosassa | 15 mi | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Plant City | 16 mi | Required | $50 | Tampa Electric (TECO) |
| Land O' Lakes | 16 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Tampa Electric (TECO) |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Zephyrhills water heater questions.
Who issues water heater permits in Zephyrhills?
The City of Zephyrhills Building Department, for addresses inside city limits. Nearby unincorporated addresses go to Pasco County.
How is the permit fee figured?
By job value: $45 for the first $1,000 plus $5 for each extra $1,000, up to $50,000. Jobs of $1,000 or less have no fee unless an inspection is needed ($45).
Can I pull the permit myself?
Yes, if you live in the house. Rental or for-sale property needs a licensed contractor.
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