Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CRESTWOOD
Crestwood Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Crestwood.
Yes, Crestwood requires a permit for plumbing, gas and mechanical installations, which includes water heater work. You get it in person at Village Hall. Every contractor must be registered with the village. ComEd and Nicor Gas are the power and gas companies.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Crestwood Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- Every contractor must be registered with the village. The village doesn't say whether homeowners can get a water heater permit.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1976 (median) · 76% 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 Crestwood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Crestwood
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Crestwood 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 Crestwood average is shown.
What can change the price in Crestwood?
Gas and mechanical installations and HVAC changes are named as needing permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Crestwood?
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 Crestwood 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 Crestwood 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.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Crestwood among the areas it serves. Based in Tinley Park, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick scheduling, clean installations with new shut-off valves, removal of the old tank, and courteous technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Crestwood among the areas it serves. Based in 14024 S. Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast response when a water heater failed, same-day replacement and professional installation work.
Worth knowing A Customer Lobby reviewer (Ken J., 12/15/2024) said the work was good but the cost too high, alleging a $180 charge for a 30-minute pilot relight and $300 added to the estimate for connecting a new water heater.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Crestwood 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.
Order: companies based in Crestwood 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 CRESTWOOD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CRESTWOOD
What Crestwood homes are like.
1976Median year built
61%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
77%Heat with utility gas
43%Single-family homes
About 61% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
77% 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 Crestwood.
Permits are in person
Crestwood sends residents to Village Hall (13800 S. Cicero Ave.) for building permits, not to an online portal. You can also call 708-371-4800.
Village of Crestwood: When to Contact the Village for a Building Permit (May 5, 2026) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Crestwood homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Crestwood homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Crestwood. 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 Crestwood.
Permits and who issues them
Crestwood's Building Department says you need a permit to install electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing services, or to change heating, cooling or ventilation systems. Only painting, carpeting, trim and light-fixture swaps are listed as exempt. Get permits in person at Village Hall, 13800 S. Cicero Ave.
Yes. The village says all contractors must register with Crestwood. We couldn't find the registration terms online.
Village of Crestwood Building Department ↗ · Village of Crestwood: When to Contact the Village for a Building Permit (May 5, 2026) ↗
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 Crestwood.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian | 2 mi | Required | $105 | ComEd |
| Alsip | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Oak Forest | 3 mi | Check with city | $15 | ComEd |
| Palos Heights | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Blue Island | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Worth | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Crestwood water heater questions.
Where do I get a permit in Crestwood?
Go to Village Hall, 13800 S. Cicero Ave. For questions, call 708-371-4800.
Village of Crestwood: When to Contact the Village for a Building Permit (May 5, 2026) ↗
What work is exempt from permits in Crestwood?
Painting, carpeting, trim work and swapping light fixtures. Plumbing, gas and mechanical installations need permits.
Village of Crestwood: When to Contact the Village for a Building Permit (May 5, 2026) ↗
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