Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ALSIP
Alsip Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Alsip.
Alsip doesn't post whether a water heater replacement needs a permit or what it costs, so call the Building Department first. Electricity is from ComEd and gas from Nicor Gas. The village buys Lake Michigan water from the City of Chicago. It also licenses contractors and posts a list of current license holders.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Alsip Building Department
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Alsip Water Department (Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1975 (median) · 64% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Alsip averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Alsip
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Alsip average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Alsip?
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 Alsip 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.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Alsip among the areas it serves. Based in 14024 S. Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast response when a water heater failed, same-day replacement and professional installation work.
Worth knowing A Customer Lobby reviewer (Ken J., 12/15/2024) said the work was good but the cost too high, alleging a $180 charge for a 30-minute pilot relight and $300 added to the estimate for connecting a new water heater.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Alsip among the areas it serves. Based in 126 S Des Plaines St, Joliet IL, 60436.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer said a technician explained the hot water heater problem plainly and fixed it right away at a reasonable price.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one reviewer (2024) said they were quoted $2,850.99 for a standard 40-gallon heater with a 6-month tank-only warranty and had it done elsewhere for $950; another (2018) said a technician broke their gas control valve and left; no company responses were captured.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Alsip 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 Alsip 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN ALSIP
What Alsip homes are like.
1975Median year built
65%Built before 1980
64%Owner-occupied
76%Heat with utility gas
58%Single-family homes
About 65% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
76% 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 Alsip.
Check the village's licensed contractor list
Before you hire a plumber, look them up on Alsip's list of contractors with a current village license.
Backflow testing program
The Water Department runs a cross-connection control program to keep dirty water from flowing back into the supply. It posts a list of approved backflow device testers.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Alsip homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗ · ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗
Water
Village of Alsip Water Department (Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Alsip homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Alsip. 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 Alsip.
Permits and who issues them
Alsip's Building Department inspects home construction to make sure it meets local and state building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes. The village website has no water heater permit rules, forms or fees.
Alsip licenses contractors itself and posts a list of current licenses (May 2024).
Village of Alsip Building Department ↗ · Alsip – Building Department ↗ · Alsip – Current Contractor Licenses (May 2024, PDF) ↗
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 Alsip.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Blue Island | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Palos Heights | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Oak Lawn | 3 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Worth | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Chicago Ridge | 3 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Alsip water heater questions.
Where does Alsip's water come from?
Alsip buys treated Lake Michigan water from the City of Chicago.
How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Alsip?
Look at the Current Contractor Licenses list on the Building Department's page.
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