Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HOMER GLEN
Homer Glen Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Homer Glen.
Homer Glen's website doesn't name water heaters on its permit forms, so check with the village before you start. ComEd supplies power, Nicor Gas supplies gas, and Illinois American Water, a private company, supplies Lake Michigan water. Plumbers don't have to register with the village. Homeowners doing their own plumbing sign an affidavit or letter of intent.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Homer Glen Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- Registered contractors, or the homeowner or property owner doing the work. Plumbing work calls for a signed affidavit or letter of intent.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Illinois American Water (Lake Michigan water piped from Chicago via Bedford Park; the village belongs to the Northern Will County Water Agency)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (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 Homer Glen averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Homer Glen
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Homer Glen post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Perfect Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Homer Glen average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Homer Glen?
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 Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen 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.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen 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.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Homer Glen among the areas it serves. Based in 78 Eisenhower Lane N, Lombard, IL 60148.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: $49 Water Heater Flush and Safety Inspection coupon (listed as expiring Oct 31, 2026); no installed water heater prices published
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick same-day response, clear options and clean installs, including a replacement finished within five hours of the call.
Worth knowing On Yelp, one reviewer (2025) called a $4,000 bill for a standard tank replacement for their elderly mother predatory pricing, and another (2025) said a $60 diagnosis became $629 for a tankless unit and a $3,000 repair quote came with a week's wait; a 2018 reviewer said the installer left old vent work for them until the company returned, and the company apologized.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen 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 HOMER GLEN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HOMER GLEN
What Homer Glen homes are like.
1989Median year built
28%Built before 1980
95%Owner-occupied
93%Heat with utility gas
95%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
93% 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 Homer Glen.
Water from a state-regulated private company
Illinois American Water, a private company, provides Homer Glen's water and sewer. The Illinois Commerce Commission sets its rates, not the village.
Permits run out
A permit is canceled if work doesn't start within 180 days or isn't done within a year. The village charges a penalty if you never schedule final inspections.
Homer Glen – Miscellaneous permit application (PDF, 4/29/2025) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Homer Glen homes.
Water
Illinois American Water (Lake Michigan water piped from Chicago via Bedford Park; the village belongs to the Northern Will County Water Agency)
Homer Glen – A Detailed History of Lake Water and Sewer Service ↗ · Homer Glen – Northern Will County Water Agency ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Homer Glen homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Homer Glen. 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 Homer Glen.
Permits and who issues them
Homer Glen has a Miscellaneous permit application (revised April 29, 2025) for roofing, siding, windows, doors, HVAC and similar jobs. You attach a copy of the contract, and there's a final inspection. The village site doesn't mention water heaters by name. Fees are listed in the Village Code.
Homer Glen makes contractors register. 2026 fees are $75 for each subcontractor trade and $150–$250 for general contractors, with a $20,000 surety bond. Plumbers and irrigation contractors don't have to register.
Village of Homer Glen Building Department ↗ · Homer Glen – Miscellaneous permit application and guidelines (PDF, 4/29/2025) ↗ · Homer Glen – 2026 Contractor Registration Application (PDF) ↗ · Homer Glen – Building Permit Fees ↗
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 Homer Glen.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Lemont | 5 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Orland Park | 5 mi | Required | $95 | ComEd |
| Mokena | 6 mi | Required | $70 | ComEd |
| New Lenox | 7 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Romeoville | 8 mi | Check with city | $25 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Homer Glen water heater questions.
Does my plumber have to register with Homer Glen?
No. The 2026 contractor registration form says plumbers and irrigation contractors don't need to. A plumbing affidavit or letter of intent is still required.
Who supplies water in Homer Glen?
Illinois American Water. It brings Lake Michigan water from Chicago through Bedford Park.
Homer Glen – A Detailed History of Lake Water and Sewer Service ↗
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