Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BERWYN
Berwyn Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Berwyn.
Yes, Berwyn requires a building permit before a contractor installs or replaces a water heater. The permit must be posted in your front window. ComEd supplies power, Nicor Gas supplies gas, and the City of Berwyn Water Department supplies water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Berwyn Building Permits Department
- Who gets the permit
- The flyer says all work done by a contractor needs a permit. Its list of jobs owners can skip permits for (appliances, toilets, faucets and so on) doesn't include water heaters. In Illinois, plumbing must be done by a plumber licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Berwyn Water Department
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1938 (median) · 61% 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 Berwyn averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Berwyn
- 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 Berwyn average is shown.
What can change the price in Berwyn?
All electrical, plumbing and sewer work needs a permit. Berwyn has a separate application for electrical permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Berwyn?
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 Berwyn 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Berwyn 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.
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Berwyn 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Berwyn 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
Lists Berwyn among the areas it serves.
- 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 Berwyn 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 BERWYN
What Berwyn homes are like.
1938Median year built
93%Built before 1980
61%Owner-occupied
91%Heat with utility gas
53%Single-family homes
About 93% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
91% 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 Berwyn.
Permit goes in the front window
While the work is going on, Berwyn wants the building permit shown in the home's front window where people can see it.
City of Berwyn: What Requires a Building Permit? (flyer, via Wayback Machine) ↗
Late permit hours on Tuesdays
Berwyn issues permits until 7:30 pm on Tuesdays. Other weekdays, it's until 4:30 pm.
City of Berwyn Building Permits Department (archived June 2026) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Berwyn homes.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Berwyn homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Berwyn. 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 Berwyn.
Permits and who issues them
Berwyn's permit flyer says a contractor needs a building permit before installing or replacing a water heater. The permit must be shown in the home's front window. Download the application and turn it in at the office or email it to buildingpermits@berwyn-il.gov.
City of Berwyn Building Permits Department ↗ · City of Berwyn: What Requires a Building Permit? (flyer, via Wayback Machine) ↗ · City of Berwyn Building Permits Department (archived June 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 Berwyn.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 2 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $55 | ComEd |
| Forest Park | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Lyons | 3 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Oak Park | 3 mi | Required | $175 | ComEd |
| Brookfield | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Maywood | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Berwyn water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Berwyn?
Yes, if a contractor does the work. The city's flyer lists installing or replacing a boiler, furnace, central air or water heater as work that needs a permit.
City of Berwyn: What Requires a Building Permit? (flyer, via Wayback Machine) ↗
How do I apply?
Download the application and turn it in at the Building Permits Department or by email. Incomplete applications won't be reviewed.
City of Berwyn Building Permits Department (archived June 2026) ↗
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