Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BENSENVILLE
Bensenville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Bensenville.
Yes, Bensenville requires a permit to replace a water heater. The 2026 fee table charges $30 for a single-family over-the-counter permit, plus $35 per inspection and a $70 deposit held for re-inspections. Nicor Gas supplies gas, and ComEd likely supplies power. Water is Lake Michigan water treated by Chicago and delivered by the DuPage Water Commission.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Bensenville Inspectional Services
- Permit fee
- Single-family over-the-counter permits cost $30, plus $35 per inspection and a $70 deposit held for re-inspections (fee schedule revised 2026; the table doesn't name water heaters)
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Bensenville (Lake Michigan water treated by Chicago and delivered by the DuPage Water Commission)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1970 (median) · 51% 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 Bensenville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Bensenville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeSingle-family over-the-counter permits cost $30, plus $35 per inspection and a $70 deposit held for re-inspections (fee schedule revised 2026; the table doesn't name water heaters). Village of Bensenville Inspectional Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Bensenville post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Perfect Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Bensenville average is shown.
What can change the price in Bensenville?
Replacing a furnace or A/C also needs a permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Bensenville?
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 Bensenville 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.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Bensenville 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.
Unlimited Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Lists Bensenville among the areas it serves. Based in 185 N York St Rear, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
- Tank
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive quotes, a furnace, water heater and AC swap done in under a day with old equipment hauled away, and meticulous cleanup.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Bensenville 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 Bensenville 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 Bensenville 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 BENSENVILLE
What Bensenville homes are like.
1970Median year built
74%Built before 1980
51%Owner-occupied
66%Heat with utility gas
51%Single-family homes
About 74% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
66% 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 Bensenville.
Building codes in use
Bensenville follows the 2021 International codes, the 2023 National Electrical Code and the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code.
Chicago's change to pipe-protection treatment
Chicago is switching to orthophosphate to keep pipes from corroding in the Lake Michigan water Bensenville buys. The village has prepared for it, and Chicago says customers shouldn't notice a difference.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Bensenville homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd (we found no village source confirming this)
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Bensenville (Lake Michigan water treated by Chicago and delivered by the DuPage Water Commission)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Bensenville homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Bensenville. 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 Bensenville.
Permits and who issues them
Water Heater Replacement is on Bensenville's list of home projects that need a permit. Simple projects are usually approved within a few days or issued on the spot.
Village of Bensenville Inspectional Services ↗ · Bensenville – Building Permits ↗ · Bensenville – Fines and Fees (PDF, revised 2026) ↗
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 Bensenville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Dale | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Northlake | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Franklin Park | 4 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Schiller Park | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Addison | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Elk Grove Village | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Bensenville water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Bensenville?
Yes. Water heater replacement is on the village's list of projects that need a permit.
How long does a simple permit take?
The village says simpler projects are usually approved within a few days, if not issued right away.
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