Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HOMEWOOD
Homewood Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Homewood.
Homewood lists plumbing as a permit type but doesn't name water heaters, so call the Building Division (708-206-3856) to confirm. Plumbing revision work costs $75 plus $10 for each fixture. Every contractor pays $100 a year to register. Homes get electricity from ComEd and gas from Nicor Gas. Since 2022, the village has bought Lake Michigan water, treated in Hammond, from Chicago Heights instead of Harvey.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Homewood Building Division
- Permit fee
- Plumbing revision work at a home is $75 plus $10 for each fixture (fee schedule adopted 1/10/23). There's no separate line for a water heater.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Homewood, buying water from Chicago Heights (which buys Lake Michigan water from Hammond, Indiana); it switched from Harvey starting in 2022
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1961 (median) · 82% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Homewood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Homewood
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feePlumbing revision work at a home is $75 plus $10 for each fixture (fee schedule adopted 1/10/23). There's no separate line for a water heater.. Village of Homewood Building Division 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 Homewood average is shown.
What can change the price in Homewood?
New plumbing installs cost $300 plus $10 for each fixture. A home electrical permit is $50.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Homewood?
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 Homewood 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.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Homewood 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 Homewood 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 Homewood 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.
Young Plumbing
Lists Homewood among the areas it serves. Based in Valparaiso, IN (street address not shown on site pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day and Sunday or holiday response, a clean swap of a leaking tank (with an upsize to 50 gallons), and fair prices for repeat customers.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said a technician recommended a replacement costing over $1,000 where another company later fixed a wire and cleaned the unit (2019), and that an $85 diagnosis quote became $285 an hour on arrival (2023); the owner replied to the latter that the company would take the concerns into consideration.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Homewood 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 Homewood 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 HOMEWOOD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN HOMEWOOD
What Homewood homes are like.
1961Median year built
89%Built before 1980
82%Owner-occupied
82%Heat with utility gas
80%Single-family homes
About 89% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
82% 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 Homewood.
New water supplier since 2022
Homewood switched from Harvey to Chicago Heights, which sells Lake Michigan water treated in Hammond. The water comes through a new 30-inch main, and the change began in summer 2022. The latest water quality report online is from 2022.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Homewood homes.
Water
Village of Homewood, buying water from Chicago Heights (which buys Lake Michigan water from Hammond, Indiana); it switched from Harvey starting in 2022
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Homewood homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Homewood. 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 Homewood.
Permits and who issues them
Homewood requires permits for most home improvements. Plumbing and HVAC are on its list of permit types, and you apply in an online portal. Home permits usually take two to four weeks. Water heaters aren't named, so check with the Building Division (708-206-3856).
Every contractor working in the village registers each year for $100, under Municipal Code Sec. 12-120.
Village of Homewood Building Division ↗ · Homewood Building Permits ↗ · Homewood Building Division fee schedule (adopted 1/10/23) ↗
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 Homewood.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Crest | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Markham | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Country Club Hills | 3 mi | Check with city | $10 | ComEd |
| Harvey | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Chicago Heights | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| South Holland | 4 mi | Required | By job value (from $35) | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Homewood water heater questions.
How much is a permit for plumbing revision work in Homewood?
$75 plus $10 for each fixture, under the fee schedule adopted January 10, 2023.
Where does Homewood get its water now?
From Chicago Heights, which buys Lake Michigan water from Hammond, Indiana. The change from Harvey started in 2022.
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