Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN EDWARDSVILLE
Edwardsville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Edwardsville.
Edwardsville's April 2026 fee schedule lists a $20 plumbing permit for an upgrade or renovation but doesn't name water heaters, so call the city to ask whether you need one. If you own and live in the home, you can do the plumbing yourself; anyone else must be an Illinois-licensed plumber. Ameren Illinois or Southwestern Electric Cooperative supplies power, and the city softens its own well water. A city program fixes the electric supply rate at $0.1082/kWh through mid-2027.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Edwardsville Public Works Department (Building Inspections), 200 East Park Street
- Permit fee
- $20 plumbing permit for an upgrade, renovation or relocation (city fee schedule revised April 8, 2026). That covers the first inspection and one reinspection. Each extra inspection after that is $25.
- Who gets the permit
- An Illinois-licensed plumber must do the work and put the license number on the permit application. The exception is an owner who lives in the home and does the plumbing.
- Electric utility
- Ameren Illinois and Southwestern Electric Cooperative
- Gas utility
- Ameren Illinois
- Water
- City of Edwardsville Water Division (nine wells in the American Bottoms aquifer; water is filtered, softened and disinfected at the city plant, operated by Inframark)
- Rebate worth checking
- Ameren Illinois heat pump water heater incentives (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 67% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Edwardsville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Edwardsville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$20 plumbing permit for an upgrade, renovation or relocation (city fee schedule revised April 8, 2026). That covers the first inspection and one reinspection. Each extra inspection after that is $25.. City of Edwardsville Public Works Department (Building Inspections), 200 East Park Street fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Edwardsville post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Hoffmann Brothers. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Edwardsville average is shown.
What can change the price in Edwardsville?
Upgrading or replacing electrical service needs its own $20 electrical permit. The city doesn't allow new 14-gauge wire or new tandem breakers for added circuits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Edwardsville?
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 →
BELOMAN (Belo Heating & Cooling)
Lists Edwardsville among the areas it serves. Based in 5909 Cool Sports Road, Belleville, IL 62223.
- Tank
- Tankless
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised tidy, problem-free water heater replacements, a fast no-charge warranty repair, and helpful office staff who gave upfront ballpark pricing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Hoffmann Brothers
Lists Edwardsville among the areas it serves. Based in 3700 Rider Trail S, Suite 100, Earth City, MO 63045 (other St. Louis-area offices: 1643 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110; 2043 Woodland Pkwy, Suite 100, St Louis, MO 63146; 1254 University Drive, Suite 800, Edwardsville, IL 62025).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
Published price:
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick replacements (often same or next day), clean installs with floor protection, clear explanations of options, warranties and rebates, and no pushy selling.
Worth knowing A 2026 BBB reviewer said a $927 water heater repair failed, the unit was replaced for about $4,000, and the company credited $450 only after back-and-forth; another reviewer said the company was not the cheapest.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Darwyn's Plumbing, Inc.
Lists Edwardsville among the areas it serves. Based in 2702 Camp Jackson Rd, Cahokia, IL 62206.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (St. Louis)
Lists Edwardsville among the areas it serves. Based in 2671 Washington Ave, St Louis, MO 63103 (local branch of national company).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- 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 Edwardsville 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 EDWARDSVILLE
What Edwardsville homes are like.
1986Median year built
43%Built before 1980
67%Owner-occupied
59%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
59% 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 Edwardsville.
Edwardsville softens its own well water
Edwardsville softens its well water at the treatment plant. Even so, the Water Division reminds homes with tankless water heaters to flush and descale them on the maker's schedule.
Edwardsville – Water Division ↗ · Edwardsville 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
Fixed electric supply rate
From the June 2025 meter reading to the June 2027 one, the city's power-buying program gets electricity from Direct Energy at a fixed $0.1082 a kWh. Ameren still delivers the power and sends the bill. This affects what an electric or heat pump water heater costs to run. Residents can opt out.
Historic districts
Homes in the city's historic districts, and landmark properties, need approval for any outside work. That could include a new vent through an outside wall for a water heater.
Edwardsville – Building Permit Applications and Adopted Codes ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Edwardsville homes.
Energy
- Electric: Ameren Illinois (delivers power to most of the city; the city's power-buying program gets supply from Direct Energy)
- Electric: Southwestern Electric Cooperative (serves some Edwardsville customers, who aren't part of the city's power-buying program)
- Gas: Ameren Illinois (no city page confirms this)
Water
City of Edwardsville Water Division (nine wells in the American Bottoms aquifer; water is filtered, softened and disinfected at the city plant, operated by Inframark)
Edwardsville – Consumer Confidence Report page ↗ · Edwardsville 2025 Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗ · Edwardsville – Water Division ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Edwardsville homes.
For Ameren Illinois and Southwestern Electric Cooperative customers in Edwardsville. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Ameren Illinois heat pump water heater incentives ↗Active$1,150 instant discount when a contractor buys an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater from a participating distributor, or when you use a Program Ally contractor.
- 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 Edwardsville.
Permits and who issues them
Edwardsville's permit Q&A lists 'Electrical / Plumbing Upgrade' as work that needs a permit. Its fee schedule has a plumbing permit for an upgrade, renovation or relocation. No city page names water heater replacement. The permit must be approved and paid before work starts. For a same-day inspection, call 618-692-7535 or 618-692-7537 before 9:30 a.m.
Edwardsville has no plumber registration that we could find. An Illinois license is what plumbers need.
City of Edwardsville Public Works Department (Building Inspections), 200 East Park Street ↗ · Edwardsville – Building Permit Applications and Adopted Codes ↗ · Edwardsville – Fee Schedule (revised 4/08/2026, PDF) ↗ · Edwardsville – Common Building Permit Questions (PDF) ↗ · Edwardsville – Remodel Permit Requirements (1/2/2025, 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 Edwardsville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Carbon | 2 mi | Check with city | $65 | Ameren Illinois |
| Troy | 7 mi | Check with city | The building permit fee | Ameren Illinois |
| Wood River | 7 mi | Check with city | — | Ameren Illinois |
| Collinsville | 8 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $25 | Ameren Illinois, Southwestern Electric Cooperative |
| Granite City | 9 mi | Check with city | $40 | Ameren Illinois |
| Alton | 12 mi | Required | $50 | Ameren Illinois |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Edwardsville water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Edwardsville?
Probably. The city requires permits for plumbing upgrades and charges $20 for a plumbing upgrade or renovation permit, but it doesn't name water heaters. Call Public Works at 618-692-7535 to confirm.
Edwardsville – Common Building Permit Questions (PDF) ↗ · Edwardsville – Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗
Can I do the plumbing myself?
Yes, if it's your home and you live in it. Otherwise an Illinois-licensed plumber must do it and put the license number on the permit application.
Is Edwardsville water hard?
The city softens its well water at the treatment plant. The 2025 report doesn't give a hardness number.
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