Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ALGONQUIN
Algonquin Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Algonquin.
Yes, Algonquin requires a permit to replace a water heater: $10 per unit on the July 2024 fee schedule. Nicor Gas serves the village, and ComEd likely does too, though no village source says so. Water comes from village wells, not Lake Michigan, and hardness varies by neighborhood on the village's map.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Algonquin Community Development (Building Division)
- Permit fee
- $10 per unit to replace a water heater (Appendix B fee schedule, dated 7/2/24)
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Algonquin (nine wells feeding three treatment plants)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1994 (median) · 88% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Algonquin averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Algonquin
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$10 per unit to replace a water heater (Appendix B fee schedule, dated 7/2/24). Village of Algonquin Community Development (Building Division) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Algonquin post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Algonquin average is shown.
What can change the price in Algonquin?
Other work costs more. New gas piping is $25 per gas appliance ($45 minimum). New plumbing fixtures are $25 each ($45 minimum). Home electrical changes are $0.30 per sq ft ($45 minimum).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Algonquin?
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 →
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Algonquin among the areas it serves. Based in 1200 N. Milwaukee, Glenview, IL 60025.
- Tank
- Tankless
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised Abt staff for following up until a multi-system project that included a tankless water heater was finished, and for handling an emergency water heater replacement.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Althoff Home Services
Lists Algonquin among the areas it serves. Based in 8001 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a technician's professionalism and explanations during a tankless water heater installation, and a thorough water heater flush during a maintenance visit.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
DRF Trusted Property Solutions (DRF Water Heating Solutions)
Lists Algonquin among the areas it serves. Based in 10242 Bode Street, Plainfield, IL 60585.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised skilled, knowledgeable installers, quick replacements and good cleanup, and one noted help getting inspection paperwork.
Worth knowing ComplaintsBoard posters alleged a $1,089 quote that became about $1,800, a post-install leak that damaged a neighbor's unit, and valves left closed that left a customer without water for two days.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
J. Blanton Plumbing
Lists Algonquin among the areas it serves. Based in 1945 Techny Road, #11, Northbrook, IL 60062.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive, honest quotes, clear explanations and prompt, efficient water heater work.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints could be verified in the sources that were accessible.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County
Lists Algonquin among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: "$200 Off Water Heater Installation" coupon (listed as expiring 01/31/2027)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick installs (including a Friday-night job), a leak repair that saved the unit, clear quotes, and explanations of warranty and maintenance.
Worth knowing Two positive reviewers said follow-up work was needed (one said the new heater was a lemon and was swapped the same evening; another said a water temperature problem needed a second visit); no water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Algonquin among the areas it serves. Based in 731 District Drive, Itasca, IL 60143 (local branch of national ARS network).
- Tank
- Tankless
- 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 Algonquin 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. IDPH plumber license verification ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ALGONQUIN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ALGONQUIN
What Algonquin homes are like.
1994Median year built
20%Built before 1980
88%Owner-occupied
94%Heat with utility gas
92%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1994. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
94% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
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 Algonquin.
Water hardness depends on your neighborhood
Algonquin pumps from nine shallow and deep wells and treats the water at three plants on both sides of the Fox River. The village posts a hardness map to help residents set their water softeners. For each area, the map shows the hardest the water gets.
Algonquin – Water Hardness map ↗ · Algonquin Water Quality Report 2025 ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Algonquin homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd (not confirmed by any Algonquin source we found)
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Algonquin (nine wells feeding three treatment plants)
Algonquin Water Quality Report 2025 (PDF) ↗ · Algonquin – Water Hardness map ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Algonquin homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Algonquin. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates ↗Active$150 for an ENERGY STAR gas tankless water heater (UEF 0.95 or higher, 75 MBTUH or less), or $150 for an ENERGY STAR power-vented or condensing storage water heater (UEF 0.86 or higher).
- Illinois IRA Home Energy Rebates (HEAR and HOMES) ↗Not launchedIllinois EPA says its HEAR application has not yet been processed by U.S.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Illinois rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Algonquin.
Permits and who issues them
Algonquin's fee schedule (Chapter 23, Appendix B, dated July 2, 2024) has its own plumbing line for replacing a water heater, so you need a permit for it. The village's Residential Permits page has the details.
Village of Algonquin Community Development (Building Division) ↗ · Algonquin – Residential Permits ↗ · Algonquin – Appendix B fee schedule, Section 23.23 (PDF, 7/2/24) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the IDPH plumber license verification ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Illinois licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Algonquin.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake in the Hills | 1 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Carpentersville | 3 mi | Required | $50, | ComEd |
| Crystal Lake | 5 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Cary | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Huntley | 6 mi | Required | $57 | ComEd |
| Pingree Grove | 8 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Algonquin water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Algonquin?
$10 per unit to replace a water heater, under the village fee schedule from July 2024.
How hard is Algonquin's water?
It depends on which well serves you. The village's hardness map shows the hardest water each area gets, so you can set your softener.
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