Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN FRANKLIN PARK
Franklin Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Franklin Park.
Yes. Franklin Park charges $25 to permit a water heater in a single-family home, under its plumbing fee code. Plumbing contractors get their yearly village license free. Electric and gas service come from ComEd and Nicor Gas. Franklin Park runs its own water service and has a plan to replace lead service lines.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Franklin Park Building Department
- Permit fee
- $25 for a water heater in a single-family home, added to any fixture fees. The $50 plumbing minimum doesn't apply to single-family water heaters (Village Code §11-1-1, Ord. 2021-VC-20).
- Who gets the permit
- Every contractor working in the village must be licensed, insured and bonded with the village. Under IDPH rules, plumbing contractors pay no license fee.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Franklin Park Public Works water service
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1957 (median) · 75% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$25 for a water heater in a single-family home, added to any fixture fees. The $50 plumbing minimum doesn't apply to single-family water heaters (Village Code §11-1-1, Ord. 2021-VC-20).. Village of Franklin 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 Franklin Park average is shown.
What can change the price in Franklin Park?
Other plumbing is charged by the fixture: $50 for 1–5 fixtures, then $10 for each one after that. There may also be a plumbing plan review fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 FRANKLIN PARK
What Franklin Park homes are like.
1957Median year built
91%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
85%Heat with utility gas
75%Single-family homes
About 91% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
85% 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 Franklin Park.
Plan for lead service lines
Franklin Park has finished a Lead Service Line Inventory and Replacement Plan. If your home is older, ask the village whether your service line is lead.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Franklin 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 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Franklin Park homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Franklin 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 Franklin Park.
Permits and who issues them
Franklin Park's fee code has its own line for water heaters in single-family homes. It's charged through a plumbing permit on the village's 2026 building permit application. The village has its own plumbing inspector. Ask the Building Department (847-671-8245) what to submit.
Yes. The village contractor license runs yearly from May 1 to April 30. It costs $100 for trades and $250 for general contractors, and it's free for plumbing contractors. Most contractors also need a $10,000 license and permit bond.
Village of Franklin Park Building Department ↗ · Village of Franklin Park Code §11-1-1 Schedule A fees (Municode) ↗ · Village of Franklin Park: 2026 Building Permit Application ↗ · Village of Franklin 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 Franklin Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schiller Park | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Northlake | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| River Grove | 2 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Melrose Park | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Elmwood Park | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Norridge | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Franklin Park water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Franklin Park?
$25 for a water heater in a single-family home, added to any fixture fees, according to the village code.
Do plumbers pay for a village license?
No. Under IDPH rules, plumbing contractors get the license free. Other trades pay $100 a year.
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