Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ANTIOCH
Antioch Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Antioch.
Antioch's list of projects needing a permit doesn't mention water heaters, so call the building department first. Permits usually cost 2% of the project cost, with a minimum fee. ComEd supplies power. Gas is North Shore Gas or Nicor, depending on your address. Water comes from nine village wells, and the village doesn't register contractors.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Antioch Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement
- Permit fee
- Usually 2% of the project cost, with a minimum (from the village FAQ, which shows no date).
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- North Shore Gas and Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Antioch (nine village wells with treatment; not Lake Michigan water)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1991 (median) · 74% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Antioch averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Antioch
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeUsually 2% of the project cost, with a minimum (from the village FAQ, which shows no date).. Village of Antioch Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Antioch 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 Antioch average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Antioch?
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 Antioch 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County
Lists Antioch 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.
Order: companies based in Antioch 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 ANTIOCH
What Antioch homes are like.
1991Median year built
38%Built before 1980
74%Owner-occupied
83%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1991. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
83% 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 Antioch.
Well water, not Lake Michigan
Antioch pumps groundwater from nine village wells. Which well water a home gets depends on its location and which wells are running. The village says it uses no Lake Michigan water.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Antioch homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: North Shore Gas (Antioch is on North Shore Gas's list of towns served)
- Gas: Nicor Gas (Antioch is also on Nicor's tariff list. Which one serves you depends on your address.)
North Shore Gas municipalities served (2019 tariff sheet) ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff territory list ↗
Water
Village of Antioch (nine village wells with treatment; not Lake Michigan water)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Antioch homes.
For ComEd, North Shore Gas and Nicor Gas customers in Antioch. 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 Antioch.
Permits and who issues them
Antioch's building department issues permits for changes to buildings or property, and it asks owners to check with it before making interior changes. Its list of projects needing a permit includes HVAC and furnace work but not water heaters, so call 847-395-1000 before you replace one. Apply in person or by email, and include a description of the work.
The village says it doesn't register contractors.
Village of Antioch Community Development, Building and Code Enforcement ↗ · Antioch Building and Code Enforcement ↗
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 Antioch.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenhurst | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Round Lake Beach | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Fox Lake | 7 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Round Lake | 9 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Grayslake | 10 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Gages Lake | 10 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $35 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Antioch water heater questions.
Does Antioch require a permit for a water heater?
Water heaters aren't on the village's published list. Antioch asks owners to check with the building department (847-395-1000) before interior changes.
Where does Antioch's water come from?
From nine village wells, treated at village plants. None of it is Lake Michigan water.
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