Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BLUE ISLAND
Blue Island Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Blue Island.
Blue Island doesn't say online whether a water heater needs a permit, so ask the Building and Zoning Department. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve the city, and its Water & Sewer Department supplies water. Contractors register for $100 per trade, usually with a $10,000 surety bond.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Blue Island Building and Zoning Department
- Who gets the permit
- Not stated for water heaters. Contractors register with the city, and plumbing work follows Illinois plumbing license rules.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Blue Island Water & Sewer Department (city links Chicago's consumer confidence reports alongside its own)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1961 (median) · 52% 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 Blue Island averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Blue Island
- 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 Blue Island average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Blue Island?
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 Blue Island 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.
Comfort First Heating and Cooling
Lists Blue Island among the areas it serves. Based in 413 W Mondamin St, Minooka, IL 60447.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised a technician's punctuality, knowledge and clear answers during a water heater service call, as well as the office's quick response and updates.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Blue Island 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 Blue Island 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 Blue Island 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 Blue Island 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 ↗.
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HOMES IN BLUE ISLAND
What Blue Island homes are like.
1961Median year built
74%Built before 1980
52%Owner-occupied
81%Heat with utility gas
49%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.
81% 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 Blue Island.
Extra review for historic homes
Permits for landmarked buildings, or for buildings in the Old Western Historic District, need a Certificate of Appropriateness. That could matter if you're changing outside venting on a historic home.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Blue Island homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
City of Blue Island Water & Sewer Department (city links Chicago's consumer confidence reports alongside its own)
City of Blue Island: Water & Sewer Department ↗ · City of Blue Island: Consumer Confidence Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Blue Island homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Blue Island. 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 Blue Island.
Permits and who issues them
Blue Island's Building and Zoning Department issues building permits and enforces the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code along with its other codes. Homes in the Old Western Historic District, or landmarked buildings, also need a Certificate of Appropriateness for permitted work. The city site has no specific water heater permit guidance.
Yes. Registration is $100 per type of contractor. You need proof of insurance naming the city ($1,000,000 general liability) and, for most trades, a $10,000 surety bond.
City of Blue Island Building and Zoning Department ↗ · City of Blue Island: Building & Zoning (Building Safety) ↗ · City of Blue Island Contractor Registration Form ↗
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
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Blue Island water heater questions.
Do contractors need to register in Blue Island?
Yes. It's $100 per type of contractor, plus insurance naming the city and usually a $10,000 surety bond.
Is there anything extra for historic homes?
Yes. Permitted work on a landmarked building or in the Old Western Historic District also needs a Certificate of Appropriateness.
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