Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Arlington Heights Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Arlington Heights.
Yes, Arlington Heights has its own water heater replacement permit. Apply on the online Civic Access Portal, and it's often issued within a day. The plumber attaches an 055 license and a letter of intent. Arlington Heights homes use ComEd and Nicor Gas. Water is Evanston's Lake Michigan water, sent through the Northwest Water Commission, at about 7.8 grains per gallon.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Arlington Heights Building & Life Safety Department
- Who gets the permit
- The application needs a plumbing contractor contact, the plumber's Illinois 055 license, a letter of intent, and the contractor's proposal showing the work and its cost. The property owner usually has to be listed too.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Arlington Heights, buying Lake Michigan water from Evanston through the Northwest Water Commission · 134 mg/L (7.8 gpg) average, range 128–143 mg/L, per Evanston's 2025 water quality report for the supplying plant.
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1974 (median) · 74% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 12 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 Arlington Heights averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Arlington Heights
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Arlington Heights post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Paragon Heating, Cooling & Tankless (Paragon Mechanical, Inc.), Perfect Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Arlington Heights average is shown.
What can change the price in Arlington Heights?
This permit only covers a heater going in the same spot. Moving it needs a different plumbing permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Arlington Heights?
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 Arlington Heights 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.
DRF Trusted Property Solutions (DRF Water Heating Solutions)
Lists Arlington Heights 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Arlington Heights among the areas it serves. Based in 5701 W. 73 St., Chicago, IL 60638.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast, same-day water heater replacements and friendly, knowledgeable installers.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IBBOTSON Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Arlington Heights among the areas it serves. Based in 514 S Arthur Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised knowledgeable, professional technicians and transparent, competitive quotes, including for a water heater installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
J. Blanton Plumbing
Lists Arlington Heights 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.
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Arlington Heights among the areas it serves. Based in 296 Williams Pl, East Dundee, IL 60118.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised friendly technicians who explained a water heater replacement in plain terms, finished quickly and charged a reasonable price.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Paragon Heating, Cooling & Tankless (Paragon Mechanical, Inc.)
Lists Arlington Heights among the areas it serves. Based in 729 N Yale Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181.
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Tankless page: 'typical budgetary range for a standard residential tankless water heater replacement is $4,800 to $5,800' (assumes existing tankless or close-to-compatible setup; includes removal, install, reconnection, startup, testing). Home page coupon: '$500 OFF Tankless Water Heater/HVAC Installation'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement, tidy tankless installs, quick tankless repairs and technicians who explained maintenance clearly.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Arlington Heights among the areas it serves. Based in 78 Eisenhower Lane N, Lombard, IL 60148.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: $49 Water Heater Flush and Safety Inspection coupon (listed as expiring Oct 31, 2026); no installed water heater prices published
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick same-day response, clear options and clean installs, including a replacement finished within five hours of the call.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one reviewer (2025) called a $4,000 bill for a standard tank replacement for their elderly mother predatory pricing, and another (2025) said a $60 diagnosis became $629 for a tankless unit and a $3,000 repair quote came with a week's wait; a 2018 reviewer said the installer left old vent work for them until the company returned, and the company apologized.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Arlington Heights among the areas it serves. Based in 6928 N Greenview, Chicago, IL 60626 (second location in Roselle).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tidy tankless installs, phone troubleshooting that fixed a tankless unit, an 80-gallon upsize planned and installed at a fair price, and a fair price on replacing a 1991 heater.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (2012) said other plumbers later found the gas line and a mixed-metal water connection on their tankless install were done incorrectly, that the unit did not qualify for a federal credit they were told it would, and that calls went unanswered; no company response was captured.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Arlington Heights 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.
Also listing Arlington Heights: Lifetime Plumbing, Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County.
Order: companies based in Arlington Heights 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 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
What Arlington Heights homes are like.
1974Median year built
64%Built before 1980
74%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
60%Single-family homes
About 64% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
79% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Arlington Heights homes.
Water
Village of Arlington Heights, buying Lake Michigan water from Evanston through the Northwest Water Commission: 134 mg/L (7.8 gpg) average, range 128–143 mg/L, per Evanston's 2025 water quality report for the supplying plant.
Evanston Water Treatment Plant (lists Northwest Water Commission) ↗ · Evanston 2025 Consumer Confidence Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Arlington Heights homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Arlington Heights. 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 Arlington Heights.
Permits and who issues them
Arlington Heights has a 'Plumbing – Water Heater Replacement' permit for a new heater in the same spot as the old one. Every permit is applied for on the online Civic Access Portal. If there are no questions, it can be issued in about a day (review takes up to 2 business days).
Before they can be added to a permit, contractors need a portal account and a valid village contractor license.
Village of Arlington Heights Building & Life Safety Department ↗ · Arlington Heights Water Heater Replacement permit guide (rev. Sept 2025) ↗ · Arlington Heights Permits & Licenses ↗
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 Arlington Heights.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows | 3 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Prospect Heights | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Mount Prospect | 3 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Palatine | 3 mi | Required | $103 | ComEd |
| Wheeling | 4 mi | Required | $61 | ComEd |
| Buffalo Grove | 5 mi | Required | $65 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Arlington Heights water heater questions.
How do I get a water heater permit in Arlington Heights?
Apply for the 'Plumbing – Water Heater Replacement' permit in the Civic Access Portal. Attach the contractor's proposal, 055 license and letter of intent.
How hard is Arlington Heights water?
Evanston's plant, which supplies the village, reported 134 mg/L in its 2025 report. That's about 7.8 grains per gallon.
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