Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ELMWOOD PARK
Elmwood Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Elmwood Park.
Yes. Elmwood Park lists water heaters on its plumbing permit application, and your plumber files it with bond and license numbers. The village runs its own water, with ComEd for power and Nicor Gas for heat. Plumbers need a village license, which takes a $10,000 bond and Village Board approval. The $100 license fee is waived for State-licensed plumbers.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Elmwood Park Code Administration/Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing permit application asks for the plumber's bond and license numbers. Plumbers need a village contractor license on top of their State license. The village doesn't describe any option for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Elmwood Park Public Works (village water utility)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1955 (median) · 65% 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 Elmwood Park averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Elmwood Park
- 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 Elmwood Park average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Elmwood Park?
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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Elmwood Park 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
Lists Elmwood Park among the areas it serves.
- 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 Elmwood Park 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 ELMWOOD PARK
What Elmwood Park homes are like.
1955Median year built
87%Built before 1980
65%Owner-occupied
88%Heat with utility gas
53%Single-family homes
About 87% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
88% 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 Elmwood Park.
The Village Board approves contractor licenses
Elmwood Park mails contractor licenses only after the Village Board approves them. A plumber from out of town may need extra time before getting a permit.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Elmwood Park homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Elmwood Park Public Works (village water utility)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Elmwood Park homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Elmwood Park. 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 Elmwood Park.
Permits and who issues them
Elmwood Park's plumbing permit application is a fillable online form with water heaters as a line item. The Building Department (708-452-3920) handles permits, plan review and inspection scheduling.
Yes. Contractors need a Village of Elmwood Park license that the Village Board approves, plus a $1,000,000 liability certificate that names the village. Plumbers also post a $10,000 bond and turn in their State license and photo ID. State-licensed plumbers don't pay the $100 license fee.
Village of Elmwood Park Code Administration/Building Department ↗ · Village of Elmwood Park: Plumbing Permit Application ↗ · Village of Elmwood Park: Licensing & Permit Requirements ↗ · Village of Elmwood Park: Code Administration/Building Department ↗
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 Elmwood Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Grove | 1 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| River Forest | 2 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | ComEd |
| Melrose Park | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Oak Park | 3 mi | Required | $175 | ComEd |
| Norridge | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Maywood | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Elmwood Park water heater questions.
Does a plumber need a village license in Elmwood Park?
Yes. They need a village contractor license with a $10,000 bond, a copy of their State license, photo ID and $1,000,000 in liability insurance. State-licensed plumbers don't pay the $100 fee.
Who do I call about a water heater permit?
Call the Code Administration/Building Department at 708-452-3920. It handles permits, plan review and inspections.
Village of Elmwood Park: Code Administration/Building Department ↗
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