Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CRYSTAL LAKE
Crystal Lake Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Crystal Lake.
Crystal Lake's published permit lists don't say whether a water heater swap needs a permit, so ask the Building Division. Permits are filed online through the ez APP portal. ComEd supplies power and Nicor Gas supplies gas. All of the city's water comes from groundwater wells.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Crystal Lake Community Development, Building Division
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Crystal Lake Public Works (groundwater wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 78% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Crystal Lake averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Crystal Lake
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Crystal Lake post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Crystal Lake average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Crystal Lake?
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 Crystal Lake 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.
Althoff Home Services
Lists Crystal Lake among the areas it serves. Based in 8001 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a technician's professionalism and explanations during a tankless water heater installation, and a thorough water heater flush during a maintenance visit.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
DRF Trusted Property Solutions (DRF Water Heating Solutions)
Lists Crystal Lake among the areas it serves. Based in 10242 Bode Street, Plainfield, IL 60585.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised skilled, knowledgeable installers, quick replacements and good cleanup, and one noted help getting inspection paperwork.
Worth knowing ComplaintsBoard posters alleged a $1,089 quote that became about $1,800, a post-install leak that damaged a neighbor's unit, and valves left closed that left a customer without water for two days.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Crystal Lake 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.
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Crystal Lake among the areas it serves. Based in 296 Williams Pl, East Dundee, IL 60118.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised friendly technicians who explained a water heater replacement in plain terms, finished quickly and charged a reasonable price.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County
Lists Crystal Lake among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: "$200 Off Water Heater Installation" coupon (listed as expiring 01/31/2027)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick installs (including a Friday-night job), a leak repair that saved the unit, clear quotes, and explanations of warranty and maintenance.
Worth knowing Two positive reviewers said follow-up work was needed (one said the new heater was a lemon and was swapped the same evening; another said a water temperature problem needed a second visit); no water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake 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 CRYSTAL LAKE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CRYSTAL LAKE
What Crystal Lake homes are like.
1986Median year built
42%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
83%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
83% 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 Crystal Lake.
All well water, with summer use limits
The city says all its water comes from groundwater. It runs a color-coded water system status program to limit peak demand. As a Water Sense partner, it promotes WaterSense fixtures.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake Public Works (groundwater wells)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Crystal Lake homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Crystal Lake. 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 Crystal Lake.
Permits and who issues them
Crystal Lake's Building Division takes permits through its 'ez APP' Accela portal, open 24/7, and says residential applications are processed within 10 working days. Its online lists of work that does and doesn't need a permit don't mention water heaters. Ask the Building Division before replacing one.
City of Crystal Lake Community Development, Building Division ↗ · City of Crystal Lake: Permits ↗
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 Crystal Lake.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Crystal Lake water heater questions.
Where does Crystal Lake's water come from?
Groundwater wells. The city says all of its water comes from groundwater.
How long does a residential permit take?
The city says it processes residential permit applications in 10 working days or less.
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