Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BOLINGBROOK
Bolingbrook Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Bolingbrook.
Yes, Bolingbrook requires a permit. A water heater permit costs $50 on the village fee schedule from April 2026. Apply on the Building Division's online portal, then schedule an inspection. The village lists ComEd for power, Nicor Gas for gas and Illinois American Water for water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Bolingbrook Building Division
- Permit fee
- $50 for a water heater in a one- or two-family home (Village Fee Schedule, in effect April 14, 2026). Re-inspections cost $75.
- Who gets the permit
- The village pages we read don't say who can pull a water heater permit. Illinois law says plumbing must be done by a plumber licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The village handles contractor registration on its portal.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Illinois American Water (listed by the village as Bolingbrook's water provider)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 79% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Bolingbrook averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Bolingbrook
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 for a water heater in a one- or two-family home (Village Fee Schedule, in effect April 14, 2026). Re-inspections cost $75.. Village of Bolingbrook Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Bolingbrook 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 Bolingbrook average is shown.
What can change the price in Bolingbrook?
A general home plumbing permit on the same schedule costs a $450 base fee plus $10 per fixture. That would apply if the job grows into new pipes or fixtures.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Bolingbrook?
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 Bolingbrook 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 Bolingbrook 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.
DRF Trusted Property Solutions (DRF Water Heating Solutions)
Lists Bolingbrook 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 Bolingbrook 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Bolingbrook 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.
PDM Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Bolingbrook among the areas it serves. Based in 467 Ruby Street, Joliet, IL 60435.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement with no surprises on price, prompt and friendly installers, and effective water heater servicing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Bolingbrook 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.
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Lists Bolingbrook among the areas it serves. Based in Multi-state company (no HQ stated); Chicago-area offices at 506 E Summit St, Crown Point, IN 46307; 1260 Transport Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383; 1935 Brandon Ct., Suite A-1, Glendale Heights, IL 60139; 724 E Veterans Pkwy Suite A, Yorkville, IL 60560.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised a tankless water heater installed with new HVAC and dehumidification equipment and said the company stands behind what it sells.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said a son's heater was replaced with a 50-gallon power-vent tank for $4,200 without the cost being discussed (2026), a technician recommended replacement without inspecting a tank that later worked after a flush (2026), and a heater Summers installed was called for replacement just out of warranty and a $59 fee was charged despite a service plan (2025); no company responses were captured.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Bolingbrook 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 Bolingbrook 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 BOLINGBROOK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN BOLINGBROOK
What Bolingbrook homes are like.
1989Median year built
41%Built before 1980
79%Owner-occupied
90%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
90% 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 Bolingbrook.
A flat fee just for water heaters
The 2026 fee schedule lists water heaters on their own line at $50. That's far less than the $450 base fee for a general home plumbing permit.
Village of Bolingbrook Fee Schedule (effective April 14, 2026) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Bolingbrook homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Village of Bolingbrook: Utilities ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff: Municipalities to which schedule is applicable (sheets effective through Dec 2025) ↗
Water
Illinois American Water (listed by the village as Bolingbrook's water provider)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Bolingbrook homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Bolingbrook. 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 Bolingbrook.
Permits and who issues them
Bolingbrook's fee schedule lists a water heater permit for one- and two-family homes. Get the permit before work starts. You can apply on the village's online portal. Approved work is inspected, and inspections need three business days' notice.
Contractors can register with the Building Division on its online portal. We didn't fully check the registration fees or portal details.
Village of Bolingbrook Building Division ↗ · Village of Bolingbrook Fee Schedule (effective April 14, 2026) ↗ · Village of Bolingbrook: Building Division ↗
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 Bolingbrook.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville | 4 mi | Check with city | $25 | ComEd |
| Woodridge | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Naperville | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | City of Naperville Electric Utility |
| Lemont | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Lisle | 7 mi | Required | $85 | ComEd |
| Darien | 8 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Bolingbrook water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Bolingbrook?
$50 for a one- or two-family home, under the fee schedule in effect April 14, 2026. A re-inspection costs $75.
Village of Bolingbrook Fee Schedule (effective April 14, 2026) ↗
Who supplies water in Bolingbrook?
Illinois American Water, according to the village's utilities page.
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