Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FRANKFORT
Frankfort Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Frankfort.
Frankfort doesn't post a water heater rule, so check with the Building Department. Remodeling permits are priced by job cost, starting at $100 for work between $100 and $1,000. Every contractor must have a village license. Frankfort homes use ComEd for power and Nicor Gas for gas. The village supplies well water and finished replacing its lead service lines in 2022.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Frankfort Building Department
- Permit fee
- Remodeling permits are priced by job cost: $25 for $0-$100, $100 for $100.01-$1,000, $150 for $1,000.01-$2,000, $175 up to $2,500 and $200 up to $5,000. Reinspections are $75. This fee table goes back to Ord. 2595 from 2009.
- Who gets the permit
- Every contractor working in Frankfort must have a village license before permits are issued.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Frankfort (village wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1999 (median) · 95% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Frankfort averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Frankfort
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeRemodeling permits are priced by job cost: $25 for $0-$100, $100 for $100.01-$1,000, $150 for $1,000.01-$2,000, $175 up to $2,500 and $200 up to $5,000. Reinspections are $75. This fee table goes back to Ord. 2595 from 2009.. Village of Frankfort 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 Frankfort average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Frankfort?
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 Frankfort 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.
Comfort First Heating and Cooling
Lists Frankfort among the areas it serves. Based in 413 W Mondamin St, Minooka, IL 60447.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised a technician's punctuality, knowledge and clear answers during a water heater service call, as well as the office's quick response and updates.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Frankfort 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.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Frankfort among the areas it serves. Based in Tinley Park, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick scheduling, clean installations with new shut-off valves, removal of the old tank, and courteous technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Frankfort 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 Frankfort 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.
PDM Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Frankfort among the areas it serves. Based in 467 Ruby Street, Joliet, IL 60435.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement with no surprises on price, prompt and friendly installers, and effective water heater servicing.
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 Frankfort 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 Frankfort 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 ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING FRANKFORT
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN FRANKFORT
What Frankfort homes are like.
1999Median year built
24%Built before 1980
95%Owner-occupied
92%Heat with utility gas
94%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1999. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
92% 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 Frankfort.
Codes the village uses
Frankfort uses the 2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code, the 2021 International Residential, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes, the 2021 Illinois Energy Conservation Code and the 2020 National Electrical Code, with its own local changes.
Lead lines are gone
By July 2022, Frankfort had replaced all 92 lead service lines in its system.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Frankfort homes.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Frankfort homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Frankfort. 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 Frankfort.
Permits and who issues them
Frankfort requires permits to build new improvements and to remodel existing buildings. Apply through an online account (BS&A). The village has no rule just for water heaters, so confirm with the Building Department (815-412-2425).
Yes. Contractors need a village license before permits are issued. Send the registration by email (it can't be done online) along with a current certificate of insurance.
Village of Frankfort Building Department ↗ · Village of Frankfort: Permits ↗ · Village of Frankfort: Building Fees (Ord. 2595, 2009) ↗ · Village of Frankfort: Contractor Information ↗
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 Frankfort.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokena | 2 mi | Required | $70 | ComEd |
| New Lenox | 5 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Tinley Park | 5 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Matteson | 6 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Richton Park | 7 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Orland Park | 7 mi | Required | $95 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frankfort water heater questions.
What does a small remodeling permit cost in Frankfort?
It depends on the job's cost: $100 for work worth $100.01-$1,000, $150 up to $2,000, $175 up to $2,500 and $200 up to $5,000.
Does my contractor need a Frankfort license?
Yes. The village won't issue permits until the contractor has a village license.
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