Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HAZEL CREST
Hazel Crest Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Hazel Crest.
Yes, Hazel Crest requires a permit. A water heater is its own fee line on the plumbing permit application. Your power company is ComEd, and Nicor Gas handles gas. Any contractor you hire needs a village registration, which costs $125 a year. Inspectional Services at Village Hall takes 7–10 days to process a permit.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Hazel Crest Inspectional Services Department
- Who gets the permit
- The application needs a copy of the license of whoever does the work, plus the name of a supervising plumber. Any contractor the owner hires must register with the village before starting.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1968 (median) · 75% 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 Hazel Crest averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Hazel Crest
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest average is shown.
What can change the price in Hazel Crest?
You also need a permit for central air or for changes to electrical service.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Hazel Crest?
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 Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest 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 Will County
Lists Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest 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 Hazel Crest 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 HAZEL CREST
What Hazel Crest homes are like.
1968Median year built
77%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
76%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
About 77% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Hazel Crest homes.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Hazel Crest homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Hazel Crest. 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 Hazel Crest.
Permits and who issues them
'Water heater' is a fee line on Hazel Crest's plumbing permit application. For any job not listed, the village asks owners to check with Inspectional Services first. Processing takes 7–10 days. You need a plat of survey, and plumbing jobs also need two drawings of the work.
Contractors need a village registration certificate. It costs $125 a year and expires April 30. They need liability and workers' comp insurance that names the village. Plumbers also give a copy of their state license.
Village of Hazel Crest Inspectional Services Department ↗ · Hazel Crest Plumbing Permit Application ↗ · Hazel Crest Contractor Registration Application ↗ · Hazel Crest Inspectional Services ↗
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 Hazel Crest.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood | 2 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
| Markham | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Country Club Hills | 2 mi | Check with city | $10 | ComEd |
| Harvey | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Midlothian | 4 mi | Required | $105 | ComEd |
| Oak Forest | 4 mi | Check with city | $15 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Hazel Crest water heater questions.
Does my plumber have to register with Hazel Crest?
Yes. It's $125 a year and runs out April 30. The plumber needs insurance and must give a copy of their state plumbing license.
How long until I get a permit?
Plan on 7 to 10 days, the village says.
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