Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CARPENTERSVILLE
Carpentersville, IL Water Heater
Replacement
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CARPENTERSVILLE AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Carpentersville.
Carpentersville requires a $50 water heater permit. Email permits@cville.org; it's issued over the counter, with one final inspection. Plumbers register with the Village and submit their Illinois plumbing licenses (055 and 058); owners living in the home can use a homeowner affidavit. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve the area, and the Village softens its own well water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Carpentersville Community Development Department
- Permit fee
- $50, paid when the permit is issued, plus $60 for each re-inspection (Residential Permit Guide). Ordinance 24-16 changed Village permit fees starting January 2025, so confirm the current amount.
- Who gets the permit
- A plumber registered with the Village who sends in their Illinois 055 and 058 licenses and a signed letter of intent. Or an owner working on the home they live in, with a homeowner affidavit.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Carpentersville Water Department (groundwater wells, iron removal and ion-exchange softening); the Village directory also lists Prairie Path Water Company
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1976 (median) · 72% 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 Carpentersville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Carpentersville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50, paid when the permit is issued, plus $60 for each re-inspection (Residential Permit Guide). Ordinance 24-16 changed Village permit fees starting January 2025, so confirm the current amount.. Village of Carpentersville Community Development 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 Carpentersville average is shown.
What can change the price in Carpentersville?
Electrical and mechanical work need separate applications. Electric water heaters must meet electrical code.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Carpentersville?
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 Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville 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 CARPENTERSVILLE
What Carpentersville homes are like.
1976Median year built
54%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
88%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
About 54% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
88% 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 Carpentersville.
The Village's own install rules
The Village checklist requires a full-port shutoff on the cold side, a T&P relief valve discharge that ends within 6 inches of the floor at a floor drain, three screws per flue connector seam, and a drain valve you can reach. Any saddle valve feeding a furnace humidifier must be replaced with an angle stop.
The Village softens its water
The Village softens its well water with ion exchange. Its own maintenance page says soft water makes corrosion the bigger risk. It suggests replacing the anode rod at 3–5 years if you have soft water.
Carpentersville 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Carpentersville – Water Heater Maintenance ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Carpentersville homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas (Listed by phone number (888-642-6748) in the Village directory.)
Water
Carpentersville Water Department (groundwater wells, iron removal and ion-exchange softening); the Village directory also lists Prairie Path Water Company
Carpentersville 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Carpentersville – Utility Companies directory ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Carpentersville homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Carpentersville. 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 Carpentersville.
Permits and who issues them
The Village says a new water heater needs a permit, and its permit list marks new or replacement water heaters as over-the-counter. Email the residential permit application and checklist items as PDFs to permits@cville.org. Staff email back the approval and the amount due. One final inspection is required.
Since January 1, 2025, all contractors, including subcontractors, must register with the Village. They file a certificate of insurance and copies of their licenses.
Village of Carpentersville Community Development Department ↗ · Carpentersville – Building Permits ↗ · Carpentersville – Forms / Permits ↗ · Carpentersville Updated Residential Permit Guide (PDF) ↗ · Carpentersville – When are Permits Required (PDF) ↗
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 Carpentersville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin | 3 mi | Required | $10 | ComEd |
| Lake in the Hills | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Elgin | 6 mi | Required | $85 | ComEd |
| Cary | 7 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Pingree Grove | 8 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Huntley | 8 mi | Required | $57 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Carpentersville water heater questions.
How do I get a water heater permit in Carpentersville?
Email these as PDFs to permits@cville.org: the residential permit application, the unit specs and cost proposal, and the plumber's licenses and letter of intent (or a homeowner affidavit). Staff email back the approval and ways to pay.
Carpentersville – Building Permits ↗ · Carpentersville Updated Residential Permit Guide (PDF) ↗
What does the permit cost?
$50 in the Residential Permit Guide, plus $60 for any re-inspection. Fees changed in January 2025, so confirm the amount with the Village.
Carpentersville Updated Residential Permit Guide (PDF) ↗ · Carpentersville – Forms / Permits ↗
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