Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CHANNAHON
Channahon Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Channahon.
Channahon posts no water heater rule or fee, so call the inspections coordinator before you start. Permits use a miscellaneous form with separate plumbing, electrical and HVAC lines, and every contractor, plumbers included, registers with the Village. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve the village. Water comes from village wells until a planned 2030 switch to Lake Michigan water through the Grand Prairie Water Commission.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Channahon Community Development Department
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Channahon (two separate systems: the Channahon system from village wells west of I-55, and an East system for customers east of I-55 and north of U.S. Route 6)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2001 (median) · 90% 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 Channahon averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Channahon
- 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 Channahon average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Channahon?
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 Channahon 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.
Comfort First Heating and Cooling
Lists Channahon among the areas it serves. Based in 413 W Mondamin St, Minooka, IL 60447.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised a technician's punctuality, knowledge and clear answers during a water heater service call, as well as the office's quick response and updates.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Channahon 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.
PDM Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Channahon among the areas it serves. Based in 467 Ruby Street, Joliet, IL 60435.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement with no surprises on price, prompt and friendly installers, and effective water heater servicing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Channahon 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 Channahon 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 CHANNAHON
What Channahon homes are like.
2001Median year built
21%Built before 1980
90%Owner-occupied
94%Heat with utility gas
93%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2001. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
94% 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 Channahon.
Deep wells treated for radium; Lake Michigan water coming
The main Channahon system draws from two shallow and three deep wells. Deep-well water is treated to remove radium and iron. Channahon is one of six Grand Prairie Water Commission members due to switch to Chicago-treated Lake Michigan water in 2030.
Channahon 2026 Drinking Water Annual Report (2025 data, PDF) ↗ · GPWC Chicago Lake Michigan Water Quality Fact Sheet (May 2025, PDF) ↗
Two water systems
Your annual water report depends on where you live. East of I-55 and north of Route 6 is the East system; the rest of the village has its own report.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Channahon homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗ · ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗
Water
Village of Channahon (two separate systems: the Channahon system from village wells west of I-55, and an East system for customers east of I-55 and north of U.S. Route 6)
Channahon – Water ↗ · Channahon 2026 Drinking Water Annual Report (2025 data, PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Channahon homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Channahon. 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 Channahon.
Permits and who issues them
Channahon's Community Development department issues building permits on a Miscellaneous Building Permit form, which lists plumbing, electrical and HVAC costs separately. The Village doesn't publish a rule or fee just for water heaters. Call the inspections coordinator at 815-467-8303.
Contractors register with the Village: $150 for general contractors and $100 for everyone else, with a certificate of insurance naming the Village. Plumbers and other state-registered trades must send a copy of their state license or registration.
Village of Channahon Community Development Department ↗ · Channahon – Community Development ↗ · Channahon Miscellaneous Building Permit (PDF) ↗ · Channahon Contractor Registration (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 Channahon.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minooka | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Shorewood | 7 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Joliet | 9 mi | Required | $32 | ComEd |
| Morris | 9 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Crest Hill | 13 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Plainfield | 14 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Channahon water heater questions.
Does my plumber need to register with Channahon?
Yes. Every contractor registers with the Village ($100 for trade contractors) and files insurance naming the Village. Plumbers also send a copy of their state license or registration.
Will Channahon's water change?
Yes. The Grand Prairie Water Commission plans to start delivering Chicago-treated Lake Michigan water to Channahon in 2030, replacing groundwater.
GPWC Chicago Lake Michigan Water Quality Fact Sheet (May 2025, PDF) ↗
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