Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BRIDGEVIEW
Bridgeview Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Bridgeview.
Bridgeview doesn't post whether a water heater replacement needs a permit, so check with the Building Department. Permits and inspections are handled online. Bridgeview gets power from ComEd, gas from Nicor Gas and water from the village. Plumbers need a village contractor license with a $10,000 bond and $1 million in liability insurance.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Bridgeview Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- The contractor sends a copy of the plumber's registration and a village contractor license with the permit application.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Bridgeview
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1975 (median) · 66% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Bridgeview averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Bridgeview
- 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 Bridgeview average is shown.
What can change the price in Bridgeview?
Electrical work follows the City of Chicago Electrical Code, and the electrician must hold a City of Chicago license. Electrical permits need their own application, signed by a supervising electrician.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Bridgeview?
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 Bridgeview 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 Bridgeview 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.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Bridgeview 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Bridgeview 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 Bridgeview 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 BRIDGEVIEW
What Bridgeview homes are like.
1975Median year built
57%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
70%Heat with utility gas
56%Single-family homes
About 57% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
70% 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 Bridgeview.
Chicago's electrical code and license
Bridgeview follows the City of Chicago Electrical Code, and electricians need a City of Chicago license. That matters if a new heater, such as a heat pump or electric model, needs new wiring.
Village of Bridgeview: Building Department ↗ · Village of Bridgeview: Notice to Contractors Applying for Permits (2022) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Bridgeview homes.
Water
Village of Bridgeview
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Bridgeview homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Bridgeview. 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 Bridgeview.
Permits and who issues them
Bridgeview takes permit applications and inspection requests online through BS&A. Its building and zoning application has a section for the plumbing contractor and a line for the plumbing inspection fee. The village follows the current Illinois Plumbing Code but posts no rule just for water heaters.
Yes. Plumbers, electricians, roofers and alarm contractors need a Bridgeview contractor license. That takes a $10,000 surety bond and proof of insurance naming the village (at least $1,000,000 in liability).
Village of Bridgeview Building Department ↗ · Village of Bridgeview: Building Department ↗ · Village of Bridgeview: Notice to Contractors Applying for Permits (2022) ↗ · Village of Bridgeview: Application for Contractor License ↗ · Village of Bridgeview: Application for Building and Zoning Permit (2024) ↗
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 Bridgeview.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice | 1 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Hickory Hills | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Burbank | 2 mi | Check with city | The gas water heater saf | ComEd |
| Palos Hills | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Chicago Ridge | 3 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Oak Lawn | 3 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Bridgeview water heater questions.
What does a contractor need to work in Bridgeview?
A village contractor license, a $10,000 surety bond, proof of insurance naming the village with at least $1,000,000 in liability, and a copy of the state plumbing license.
Which electrical code applies?
The City of Chicago Electrical Code. Electricians must be licensed by the City of Chicago.
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