Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BURR RIDGE
Burr Ridge Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Burr Ridge.
Burr Ridge doesn't say if a water heater swap needs a permit; ask the Building Division. Plumbing alterations do need one, and all permits are filed online. ComEd supplies power, Nicor Gas supplies gas, and water is Chicago-treated Lake Michigan water. Plumbers register free but need $1 million in insurance naming the village.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Burr Ridge Community Development, Building Division
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors who apply online need a village contractor license and a web PIN. Homeowners doing their own work can apply without a PIN.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Burr Ridge (Lake Michigan water treated by the City of Chicago, delivered via the Village of Bedford Park) · about 141–143 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 8.3 gpg), Chicago Lake Michigan water at the plant outlets, Q1 2025 comprehensive analysis; not listed in the village's 2025 CCR
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1990 (median) · 94% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Burr Ridge averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Burr Ridge
- 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 Burr Ridge average is shown.
What can change the price in Burr Ridge?
You need a permit for plumbing and electrical alterations or additions, moving walls, and EV chargers. Roof tear-offs, window replacement and finish work don't need one.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Burr Ridge?
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 Burr Ridge 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.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Burr Ridge 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.
Unlimited Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Lists Burr Ridge among the areas it serves. Based in 185 N York St Rear, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
- Tank
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive quotes, a furnace, water heater and AC swap done in under a day with old equipment hauled away, and meticulous cleanup.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Burr Ridge 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 BURR RIDGE
What Burr Ridge homes are like.
1990Median year built
29%Built before 1980
94%Owner-occupied
91%Heat with utility gas
83%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1990. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Burr Ridge.
Plumbers still need insurance on file
State-licensed plumbers skip Burr Ridge's license fee and bond. They still have to file a $1,000,000 liability certificate naming the village, plus proof of workers' compensation.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Burr Ridge homes.
Water
Village of Burr Ridge (Lake Michigan water treated by the City of Chicago, delivered via the Village of Bedford Park): about 141–143 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 8.3 gpg), Chicago Lake Michigan water at the plant outlets, Q1 2025 comprehensive analysis; not listed in the village's 2025 CCR
Village of Burr Ridge 2025 CCR ↗ · City of Chicago Comprehensive Chemical Analysis, Q1 2025 (hardness 141–143 mg/L at Jardine and South plant outlets) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Burr Ridge homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Burr Ridge. 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 Burr Ridge.
Permits and who issues them
Burr Ridge takes every permit type online. Its list of work needing a permit includes 'plumbing and electrical alterations or additions', but neither its permit list nor its no-permit list mentions replacing a water heater. Ask the Building Division (permits@burr-ridge.gov) if a same-type replacement needs a permit. Fees are in Section 250 of the Building Ordinance.
Yes. Every contractor and subcontractor needs a village license. State-licensed plumbers and electricians pay no license fee and post no bond, but they must file insurance naming the village ($1,000,000 aggregate).
Village of Burr Ridge Community Development, Building Division ↗ · Village of Burr Ridge: Building Permits ↗
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
Burr Ridge water heater questions.
Can homeowners get their own permits in Burr Ridge?
Yes. Homeowners doing their own projects apply online and don't need the contractor web PIN.
Where does Burr Ridge's water come from?
It's Lake Michigan water, treated by the City of Chicago.
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