Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BURBANK
Burbank Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Burbank.
Burbank doesn't say whether a same-type replacement needs a paid plumbing permit, so ask the Building Department. For a gas water heater, the city asks you to call for a free safety inspection. You'll have ComEd for power and Nicor for gas. Water comes from the South Stickney Sanitary District, which resells Chicago's Lake Michigan water. Contractors need a city license.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Burbank Building Department
- Permit fee
- The gas water heater safety inspection is free. Plumbing permit fees are figured by fixture on the city form, but the amounts aren't posted.
- Who gets the permit
- The city says every contractor must be licensed to work in Burbank. The plumbing permit form asks for the plumber's Illinois 055 or 058 license number or Chicago 'J' license number.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- South Stickney Sanitary District (Chicago Lake Michigan water from the Jardine plant) · about 141–143 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 8.3 gpg), Chicago Lake Michigan water at the plant outlets, Q1 2025 comprehensive analysis; the district's 2025 report lists no hardness
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1965 (median) · 81% 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 Burbank averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Burbank
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeThe gas water heater safety inspection is free. Plumbing permit fees are figured by fixture on the city form, but the amounts aren't posted.. City of Burbank Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Burbank average is shown.
What can change the price in Burbank?
The city says building or changing plumbing, and installing or changing electrical equipment, need permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Burbank?
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 Burbank 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 Burbank 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 Burbank 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 Burbank 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 Burbank 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 Burbank 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 BURBANK
What Burbank homes are like.
1965Median year built
78%Built before 1980
81%Owner-occupied
91%Heat with utility gas
83%Single-family homes
About 78% 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 Burbank.
Free safety check for gas heaters
If you replace a gas water heater, Burbank asks you to call City Hall for a free inspection of the venting, safety valve and connections.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Burbank homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗
Water
South Stickney Sanitary District (Chicago Lake Michigan water from the Jardine plant): about 141–143 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 8.3 gpg), Chicago Lake Michigan water at the plant outlets, Q1 2025 comprehensive analysis; the district's 2025 report lists no hardness
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Burbank homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Burbank. 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 Burbank.
Permits and who issues them
Burbank's Building Permits page asks anyone replacing a gas water heater to call the Building Department at 708-599-5500, option 2. An inspector checks the venting, relief valve and connections for free. The plumbing permit form lists gas and electric water heaters as fixtures, so ask the department whether your job also needs a formal plumbing permit.
Yes. Contractors need a City of Burbank contractor's license. The registration form is on the city website.
City of Burbank Building Department ↗ · City of Burbank: Building Permits ↗ · City of Burbank: Plumbing Permit form ↗ · City of Burbank: 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
Compare places near Burbank.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Oak Lawn | 2 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Chicago Ridge | 3 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Justice | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Hickory Hills | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Evergreen Park | 4 mi | Check with city | $100, | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Burbank water heater questions.
Does Burbank inspect water heater replacements?
Yes, for gas water heaters. Call 708-599-5500, option 2, for a free check of the venting, safety valve and connections.
Who provides water in Burbank?
The South Stickney Sanitary District. Its water is Chicago water from the Jardine plant.
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