Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CREST HILL
Crest Hill Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Crest Hill.
Crest Hill's handouts don't cover water heaters, so ask the Building Department if a replacement needs a permit. Every contractor, plumbers included, registers for $100 a year, and plumbing inspections are mornings only. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve the city. Water comes from city wells for now, with a future supply planned through the Grand Prairie Water Commission.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Crest Hill Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors must register with the city. Plumbing contractors also send a copy of their professional license. The city warns that door-to-door contractors still need to register and get a permit.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Crest Hill (groundwater wells); the city is a member of the Grand Prairie Water Commission planning a future Lake Michigan supply
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1992 (median) · 67% 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 Crest Hill averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Crest Hill
- 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 Crest Hill average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Crest Hill?
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 Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill 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 CREST HILL
What Crest Hill homes are like.
1992Median year built
41%Built before 1980
67%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
71%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1992. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
86% 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 Crest Hill.
Morning-only plumbing inspections
Crest Hill only schedules plumbing inspections between 8 a.m. and noon. Plan your install and inspection around that.
Lake Michigan water planned
Crest Hill is part of the Grand Prairie Water Commission, which is working on a new water supply to replace the city's wells.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Crest Hill homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗
Water
City of Crest Hill (groundwater wells); the city is a member of the Grand Prairie Water Commission planning a future Lake Michigan supply
City of Crest Hill 2024 CCR ↗ · City of Crest Hill: Future Water Supply ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Crest Hill homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Crest Hill. 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 Crest Hill.
Permits and who issues them
Crest Hill's Building Department uses one building permit application for homes and businesses. Its online handouts cover decks, fences, roofs and similar projects, but not water heaters. Plumbing inspections are mornings only (8 a.m.–noon). Call the department (815-741-5106) to confirm whether a replacement needs a permit.
Yes. It's $100 per calendar year and expires December 31. Pay in person or by mailed check, separate from permit fees. No bond is required. Plumbers add a copy of their license.
City of Crest Hill Building Department ↗ · City of Crest Hill: Building Department & Permits ↗ · City of Crest Hill: Application for Contractor's Registration ↗
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 Crest Hill.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville | 4 mi | Check with city | $25 | ComEd |
| Joliet | 4 mi | Required | $32 | ComEd |
| Lockport | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Shorewood | 7 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Bolingbrook | 8 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Plainfield | 8 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Crest Hill water heater questions.
Does my plumber need to register with Crest Hill?
Yes. Every contractor registers each year for $100, and plumbers include a copy of their license. No bond is needed.
When can I get a plumbing inspection in Crest Hill?
Only on weekday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon.
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