Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FOX LAKE
Fox Lake Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Fox Lake.
Yes. Fox Lake always requires a permit to replace a water heater, and it costs a flat $50. Nicor Gas supplies gas, and ComEd is listed for power. Water comes from the village's own shallow wells, treated to remove iron.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Fox Lake Community Development Department
- Permit fee
- $50 each to replace an HVAC unit, water heater or boiler (fee schedule in Village Code 6-1-4)
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Fox Lake Public Water System (shallow sand-and-gravel wells with iron removal)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1978 (median) · 68% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Fox 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 Fox Lake
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 each to replace an HVAC unit, water heater or boiler (fee schedule in Village Code 6-1-4). Village of Fox Lake Community Development Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Fox 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 Fox Lake average is shown.
What can change the price in Fox Lake?
Other plumbing and electrical permits cost at least $75. Replacing a furnace or upgrading electrical service also needs a permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Fox 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 Fox 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County
Lists Fox 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.
Order: companies based in Fox 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN FOX LAKE
What Fox Lake homes are like.
1978Median year built
56%Built before 1980
68%Owner-occupied
76%Heat with utility gas
67%Single-family homes
About 56% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
76% 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 Fox Lake.
Well water with the iron taken out
Fox Lake's water comes from shallow sand-and-gravel wells. It's treated to remove iron, and chlorine, fluoride and polyphosphates are added. The report doesn't mention softening.
Red tag fines
Under the village fee schedule, a red-tag violation costs at least $250.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Fox Lake homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd (no village source confirms this)
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Fox Lake Public Water System (shallow sand-and-gravel wells with iron removal)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Fox Lake homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Fox 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 Fox Lake.
Permits and who issues them
Fox Lake lists water heater replacement as a project that needs a permit. Any structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing work needs one. Email permit@foxlake.org or call Community Development at 847-587-3176.
Village of Fox Lake Community Development Department ↗ · Fox Lake – Permit Information ↗ · Fox Lake – 6-1-4 Building Permit Fees Schedule (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 Fox Lake.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Beach | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Antioch | 7 mi | Check with city | Usually 2% of the projec | ComEd |
| Round Lake | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Lindenhurst | 8 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| McHenry | 8 mi | Required | $35 | ComEd |
| Grayslake | 10 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Fox Lake water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Fox Lake?
$50 to replace an HVAC unit, water heater or boiler, according to the village fee schedule.
Is Fox Lake's water softened?
The 2025 report says the well water is treated to remove iron and has chemicals added, but it doesn't mention softening.
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