Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HARVEY
Harvey Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Harvey.
Harvey doesn't say whether a same-type water heater swap needs a permit, so ask the city first. It posts no water heater fee. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve Harvey. Plumbing goes on the city's Full Permit Application. Inspections need 24 hours' notice, and the plumbing contractor must be there. Owners who live in the home can do their own work with a signed homeowner waiver, but must stay at least six months afterward.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Harvey Department of Buildings and Inspectional Services
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed plumber, or an owner who lives in the home and signs the city's homeowner waiver. Under the Illinois Plumbing License Law, the owner must live there at least 6 months after final approval. If inspections find code problems, the owner must hire a licensed contractor.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1960 (median) · 58% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Harvey averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Harvey
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Harvey post water heater prices or specials on their websites: A W Adams Installs LLC. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Harvey average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Harvey?
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 →
A W Adams Installs LLC
Lists Harvey among the areas it serves. Based in Steger, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon image on replacement page: '$60 OFF 40-Gallon Tank Water Heater Install'; also a labor-discount coupon for customer-supplied units (amount not captured)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Thumbtack reviewers praised quick scheduling, clear explanations and honest, non-salesy assessments on water heater installs and repairs.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Harvey 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 Harvey 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 Harvey 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 Harvey 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 Harvey 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 HARVEY
What Harvey homes are like.
1960Median year built
83%Built before 1980
58%Owner-occupied
81%Heat with utility gas
65%Single-family homes
About 83% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
81% 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 Harvey.
Newer code books
Harvey's permit application lists the 2021 IRC, IMC and IECC, the 2020 NEC, and the current Illinois State Plumbing Code.
Use the real city website
The city's official site is cityofharveyil.gov. A site with a similar .org name is not run by the city.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Harvey homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗ · ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Harvey homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Harvey. 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 Harvey.
Permits and who issues them
Harvey uses one Full Permit Application, with a line for plumbing. The code official reviews it before work starts. Inspections need 24 hours' notice, and plumbing contractors must attend. The city doesn't say if replacing a water heater with the same type needs a permit.
Contractors can register using Harvey's online Contractor License Registration form.
City of Harvey Department of Buildings and Inspectional Services ↗ · Harvey – Building Department ↗ · Harvey – Permit Forms ↗ · Harvey Full Permit Application (Nov. 15, 2023, 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 Harvey.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Riverdale | 3 mi | Required | $35 | ComEd |
| South Holland | 3 mi | Required | By job value (from $35) | ComEd |
| Hazel Crest | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Dolton | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Homewood | 3 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Harvey water heater questions.
Can I swap out my own water heater in Harvey?
Yes, if you live in the home and sign the homeowner waiver. You must stay at least 6 months after final approval. If the inspector finds code problems, you have to hire a licensed plumber.
How do I schedule a Harvey inspection?
Give 24 hours' notice for any inspection. Electrical and plumbing contractors have to be there.
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