Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CHICAGO HEIGHTS
Chicago Heights Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Chicago Heights.
Chicago Heights hasn't published a rule on water heater permits, so ask Code Enforcement. Every contractor must register with the city before any permit is issued, and plumbing inspections happen only three mornings a week. ComEd supplies power, Nicor Gas supplies gas, and the city buys Lake Michigan water from Hammond, Indiana.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Chicago Heights Code Enforcement Department
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors must register with the city before getting a permit. Plumbers must send a copy of their Illinois plumbing license.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Chicago Heights Water Department (Lake Michigan water purchased from Hammond, Indiana)
- Rebate worth checking
- 50-50 Overhead Sewer Rebate Program (Unclear)
- Typical home
- Built 1959 (median) · 63% 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 Chicago Heights averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Chicago Heights
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Chicago Heights post water heater prices or specials on their websites: A W Adams Installs LLC. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Chicago Heights average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Chicago Heights?
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 →
A W Adams Installs LLC
Lists Chicago Heights among the areas it serves. Based in Steger, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon image on replacement page: '$60 OFF 40-Gallon Tank Water Heater Install'; also a labor-discount coupon for customer-supplied units (amount not captured)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Thumbtack reviewers praised quick scheduling, clear explanations and honest, non-salesy assessments on water heater installs and repairs.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights 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.
Young Plumbing
Lists Chicago Heights among the areas it serves. Based in Valparaiso, IN (street address not shown on site pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day and Sunday or holiday response, a clean swap of a leaking tank (with an upsize to 50 gallons), and fair prices for repeat customers.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said a technician recommended a replacement costing over $1,000 where another company later fixed a wire and cleaned the unit (2019), and that an $85 diagnosis quote became $285 an hour on arrival (2023); the owner replied to the latter that the company would take the concerns into consideration.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights 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 CHICAGO HEIGHTS
What Chicago Heights homes are like.
1959Median year built
86%Built before 1980
63%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
72%Single-family homes
About 86% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
89% 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 Chicago Heights.
Plumbing inspections only three days a week
You can book a plumbing inspection only for Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings (9 am-noon), through the BS&A portal.
Water from Indiana
Chicago Heights buys Lake Michigan water from Hammond, Indiana, through its own lake line. Most Cook County suburbs don't.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Chicago Heights homes.
Water
City of Chicago Heights Water Department (Lake Michigan water purchased from Hammond, Indiana)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Chicago Heights homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Chicago Heights. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 50-50 Overhead Sewer Rebate Program ↗UnclearOwners living in single-family homes can get a 50% rebate, up to $3,000, on pre-approved flood control projects like overhead sewers and drain tile.
- 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 Chicago Heights.
Permits and who issues them
Chicago Heights' Code Enforcement Department reviews and issues home building permits. The application has a plumbing section and follows the 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code. Contractors apply online through the city's BS&A portal. Plumbing inspections run only Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (9 am-noon). The city hasn't published a rule just for water heaters.
Yes. Every contractor must register before any permit is issued; the licensing year runs May 1-April 30. Plumbers provide a copy of their state license. Trade registrations require a $10,000 surety bond and $300,000 in general liability insurance.
City of Chicago Heights Code Enforcement Department ↗ · City of Chicago Heights: Code Enforcement ↗ · City of Chicago Heights: Application for Building Permit ↗ · City of Chicago Heights: Contractor Registration Application ↗
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 Chicago Heights.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest | 3 mi | Required | $60 | ComEd |
| Homewood | 4 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
| Hazel Crest | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Matteson | 6 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Lansing | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Country Club Hills | 6 mi | Check with city | $10 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Chicago Heights water heater questions.
Does my plumber need to register with Chicago Heights?
Yes. Every contractor registers before permits are issued, and plumbers send a copy of their Illinois license.
City of Chicago Heights: Code Enforcement ↗ · City of Chicago Heights: Contractor Registration Application ↗
When are plumbing inspections available?
Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings only, 9 am to noon.
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