Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN EVERGREEN PARK
Evergreen Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Evergreen Park.
Evergreen Park doesn't publish a water heater rule, so check with the Building Department. Plumbing goes on the village's own plumbing permit application, with a $100 minimum for single-family homes. Contractors need a village license before any permit is issued. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve the village, which buys its water from Chicago.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Evergreen Park Building Department
- Permit fee
- Single-family plumbing permits cost at least $100, based on the village plumbing application (form has no date). For remodels, each fixture after the basic 7 is $10.
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing application asks for the plumber's state license number and a village contractor's license number. General contractor and subcontractor licenses must be approved and paid for before any permit is issued.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Evergreen Park Water Management Division (buys Lake Michigan water from the City of Chicago) · about 141–143 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 8.3 gpg), Chicago Lake Michigan water at the plant outlets, Q1 2025 comprehensive analysis
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1955 (median) · 85% 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 Evergreen 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 Evergreen Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeSingle-family plumbing permits cost at least $100, based on the village plumbing application (form has no date). For remodels, each fixture after the basic 7 is $10.. Village of Evergreen Park Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Evergreen Park average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Evergreen 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 Evergreen 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.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Evergreen Park 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Evergreen Park among the areas it serves. Based in 126 S Des Plaines St, Joliet IL, 60436.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer said a technician explained the hot water heater problem plainly and fixed it right away at a reasonable price.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one reviewer (2024) said they were quoted $2,850.99 for a standard 40-gallon heater with a 6-month tank-only warranty and had it done elsewhere for $950; another (2018) said a technician broke their gas control valve and left; no company responses were captured.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Evergreen 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.
Order: companies based in Evergreen 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN EVERGREEN PARK
What Evergreen Park homes are like.
1955Median year built
92%Built before 1980
85%Owner-occupied
90%Heat with utility gas
88%Single-family homes
About 92% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
90% 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 Evergreen Park.
No permit expediters
Evergreen Park's Building Department says it won't answer questions from permit expediters or take paperwork from them.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Evergreen Park 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
Village of Evergreen Park Water Management Division (buys Lake Michigan water from the City of Chicago): about 141–143 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 8.3 gpg), Chicago Lake Michigan water at the plant outlets, Q1 2025 comprehensive analysis
Village of Evergreen Park: Water Management Division ↗ · Evergreen Park 2025 Consumer Confidence Report ↗ · City of Chicago Comprehensive Chemical Analysis, Q1 2025 (hardness 141–143 mg/L at Jardine and South plant outlets) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Evergreen Park homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Evergreen 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 Evergreen Park.
Permits and who issues them
Evergreen Park handles plumbing work on a separate Building Department Plumbing Application. The permit covers only the work listed on it. The village has no rule just for water heaters, so confirm with the Building Department (708-229-3335). It doesn't accept paperwork from permit expediters.
Yes. Contractors, plumbers included, need a village contractor license before getting permits. The license application asks for the state plumbing license and surety bond details.
Village of Evergreen Park Building Department ↗ · Village of Evergreen Park: Building & Contractor Permits ↗ · Village of Evergreen Park: Plumbing Application (undated) ↗ · Village of Evergreen Park: Building Permit Application ↗ · Village of Evergreen Park: Contractor License Application ↗
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 Evergreen Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn | 3 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Burbank | 4 mi | Check with city | The gas water heater saf | ComEd |
| Alsip | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Chicago Ridge | 4 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Blue Island | 5 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Worth | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Evergreen Park water heater questions.
What does a plumbing permit cost in Evergreen Park?
The village plumbing application lists a $100 minimum for single-family work. Ask the Building Department what a water heater costs.
Where does Evergreen Park's water come from?
The village buys Lake Michigan water from the City of Chicago and runs its own pipes to homes.
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