Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ELMHURST
Elmhurst Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Elmhurst.
It's unclear whether Elmhurst needs a permit for a water heater. Its Required Permit List doesn't name them, so call Building & Safety at 630-530-3030 before you replace one. Elmhurst gets electricity from ComEd and gas from Nicor Gas. The DuPage Water Commission provides Lake Michigan water at about 8 grains per gallon. All permits are handled online through the Civic Access Center portal.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Elmhurst Community Development – Building & Safety
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Elmhurst (Lake Michigan water bought from the DuPage Water Commission) · about 144 mg/L as CaCO3, about 8 grains per gallon (2025 water quality report)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1966 (median) · 80% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 12 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 Elmhurst averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Elmhurst
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst average is shown.
What can change the price in Elmhurst?
The Required Permit List includes Electrical Service, Miscellaneous Plumbing, and gas line work (listed with outdoor kitchens and grills). Furnaces and air conditioners need a permit only when they go in a new spot.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Elmhurst?
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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Elmhurst 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.
J. Blanton Plumbing
Lists Elmhurst among the areas it serves. Based in 1945 Techny Road, #11, Northbrook, IL 60062.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive, honest quotes, clear explanations and prompt, efficient water heater work.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints could be verified in the sources that were accessible.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Elmhurst 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 DuPage
Lists Elmhurst among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a water heater replacement crew and a technician who returned on time to check a heater installed six weeks earlier.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Elmhurst 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.
Unlimited Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Lists Elmhurst among the areas it serves. Based in 185 N York St Rear, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
- Tank
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive quotes, a furnace, water heater and AC swap done in under a day with old equipment hauled away, and meticulous cleanup.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Elmhurst among the areas it serves. Based in 6928 N Greenview, Chicago, IL 60626 (second location in Roselle).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tidy tankless installs, phone troubleshooting that fixed a tankless unit, an 80-gallon upsize planned and installed at a fair price, and a fair price on replacing a 1991 heater.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (2012) said other plumbers later found the gas line and a mixed-metal water connection on their tankless install were done incorrectly, that the unit did not qualify for a federal credit they were told it would, and that calls went unanswered; no company response was captured.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Aqua Flow Plumbing Corporation
Lists Elmhurst among the areas it serves. Based in Carol Stream, IL (street address not published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Also listing Elmhurst: ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area), bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Lombard.
Order: companies based in Elmhurst 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 ELMHURST
What Elmhurst homes are like.
1966Median year built
64%Built before 1980
80%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
About 64% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Elmhurst homes.
Water
City of Elmhurst (Lake Michigan water bought from the DuPage Water Commission): about 144 mg/L as CaCO3, about 8 grains per gallon (2025 water quality report)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Elmhurst homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Elmhurst. 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 Elmhurst.
Permits and who issues them
Elmhurst takes all permit applications online through its Civic Access Center (Citizen Self-Service) portal. Its Required Permit List doesn't name water heaters. The closest items are 'Miscellaneous Plumbing' and a catch-all 'Miscellaneous' permit. The city asks residents to call 630-530-3030 to check whether a project needs a permit.
City of Elmhurst Community Development – Building & Safety ↗ · Elmhurst – Permits & Forms ↗ · Elmhurst Required Permit List 2024 (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 Elmhurst.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Park | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Northlake | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Bellwood | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Lombard | 4 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Addison | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Melrose Park | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Elmhurst water heater questions.
Does Elmhurst require a permit to replace a water heater?
Its Required Permit List doesn't mention water heaters. It only has 'Miscellaneous Plumbing' and a catch-all category. If your project isn't listed, the city says to call 630-530-3030, and staff will tell you whether you need a permit.
How hard is Elmhurst's water?
About 144 mg/L, or about 8 grains per gallon, according to the 2025 water quality report.
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