Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CAROL STREAM
Carol Stream Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Carol Stream.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Carol Stream. It costs $48 under the May 2026 residential fee schedule, and you can apply online or at Village Hall. ComEd supplies power, Nicor Gas supplies gas, and water is Lake Michigan water from the DuPage Water Commission.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Carol Stream Community Development Department
- Permit fee
- $48 for a water heater (Schedule C: 1 & 2-Family Residential Miscellaneous Construction, dated 5/1/2026).
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Carol Stream (Lake Michigan water through the DuPage Water Commission since 1992; wells kept for emergencies only)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1984 (median) · 67% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Carol Stream averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Carol Stream
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$48 for a water heater (Schedule C: 1 & 2-Family Residential Miscellaneous Construction, dated 5/1/2026).. Village of Carol Stream Community Development Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream average is shown.
What can change the price in Carol Stream?
Replacing a furnace or heat pump costs $48. General plumbing is $96 and mechanical work is $64.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Carol Stream?
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 →
Aqua Flow Plumbing Corporation
Lists Carol Stream among the areas it serves. Based in Carol Stream, IL (street address not published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream 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 DuPage
Lists Carol Stream among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a water heater replacement crew and a technician who returned on time to check a heater installed six weeks earlier.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Carol Stream 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.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised knowledgeable tankless servicing at prices below other quotes, help getting a manufacturer warranty replacement installed the same day, and a crew that worked late to finish a difficult conversion.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one reviewer (2017) said the company did not replace a leaking tankless unit under an extended labor warranty for days and they paid another shop $450, and another (2023) said two months of follow-up on a unit the company had installed left it unresolved; no company responses were captured.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Carol Stream among the areas it serves. Based in 6928 N Greenview, Chicago, IL 60626 (second location in Roselle).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tidy tankless installs, phone troubleshooting that fixed a tankless unit, an 80-gallon upsize planned and installed at a fair price, and a fair price on replacing a 1991 heater.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (2012) said other plumbers later found the gas line and a mixed-metal water connection on their tankless install were done incorrectly, that the unit did not qualify for a federal credit they were told it would, and that calls went unanswered; no company response was captured.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream 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 CAROL STREAM
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CAROL STREAM
What Carol Stream homes are like.
1984Median year built
38%Built before 1980
67%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
65%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1984. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
79% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Carol Stream homes.
Water
Village of Carol Stream (Lake Michigan water through the DuPage Water Commission since 1992; wells kept for emergencies only)
Carol Stream Utility and Service Contacts ↗ · Carol Stream Drinking Water ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Carol Stream homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Carol Stream. 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 Carol Stream.
Permits and who issues them
Carol Stream lists 'Water heater' in its residential permit fee schedule (Schedule C). Apply online (2.9% card fee) or in person with the Residential Permit Application (3.5% card fee; cash and checks also accepted). Swapping plumbing fixtures without changing existing pipes needs no permit, but water heaters have their own permit line.
Village of Carol Stream Community Development Department ↗ · Carol Stream Schedule C fee schedule (5/1/2026) ↗ · Carol Stream Building Permits & Inspections ↗
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 Carol Stream.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Heights | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Winfield | 3 mi | Required | $82.50 | ComEd |
| Bloomingdale | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Bartlett | 4 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Hanover Park | 4 mi | Required | $12 | ComEd |
| Wheaton | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $25) | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Carol Stream water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Carol Stream?
$48, under Schedule C dated May 1, 2026.
Where does Carol Stream's water come from?
Lake Michigan water delivered by the DuPage Water Commission. The village keeps its remaining wells for emergencies only.
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