Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN HUNTLEY
Huntley Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Huntley.
Yes, Huntley requires a permit to install or replace any water heater, tankless and electric included. It costs $57 (2026 schedule), and a final inspection is required. Power is from ComEd, gas from Nicor Gas, and water from the village. Contractors must register with Huntley and turn in a sealed letter of intent.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Huntley Development Services (Building and Code Enforcement)
- Permit fee
- $57 for a water heater (2026 fee schedule, in effect Jan. 1, 2026)
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the village, with their Illinois plumbing license on file, who turns in a stamped or sealed letter of intent. Re-piping can be done by a licensed plumber or by the owner who lives there.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Huntley
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (median) · 89% 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 Huntley averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Huntley
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$57 for a water heater (2026 fee schedule, in effect Jan. 1, 2026). Village of Huntley Development Services (Building and Code Enforcement) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Huntley post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County, Perfect Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Huntley average is shown.
What can change the price in Huntley?
Tankless and electric heaters need the same permit. Electric heaters must also meet the 2017 National Electrical Code. A kitchen or bath remodel permit doesn't cover the water heater; it needs its own permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Huntley?
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 Huntley 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.
Althoff Home Services
Lists Huntley among the areas it serves. Based in 8001 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a technician's professionalism and explanations during a tankless water heater installation, and a thorough water heater flush during a maintenance visit.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County
Lists Huntley among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: "$200 Off Water Heater Installation" coupon (listed as expiring 01/31/2027)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick installs (including a Friday-night job), a leak repair that saved the unit, clear quotes, and explanations of warranty and maintenance.
Worth knowing Two positive reviewers said follow-up work was needed (one said the new heater was a lemon and was swapped the same evening; another said a water temperature problem needed a second visit); no water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Huntley 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.
Order: companies based in Huntley 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 HUNTLEY
What Huntley homes are like.
2004Median year built
6%Built before 1980
89%Owner-occupied
92%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2004. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
92% 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 Huntley.
What Huntley checks on an install
Huntley wants: a full-port 3/4-inch valve on the cold side only; an expansion tank if there's a PRV, check valve or backflow preventer; rigid gas pipe (no flexible connectors) with a union and drip leg; three screws at each flue joint; gas heaters in garages raised 18 inches; a pan under second-floor heaters; and no saddle valves.
Village of Huntley: Residential Water Heater Guidelines (2025) ↗
Put it where the old one was
The new water heater should go in about the same spot as the old one. If the old one sat on a platform, use one of the same height.
Village of Huntley: Residential Water Heater Guidelines (2025) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Huntley homes.
Water
Village of Huntley
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Huntley homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Huntley. 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 Huntley.
Permits and who issues them
Installing or replacing any water heater (standard, tankless, gas or electric) needs a permit in Huntley. Repairs and servicing don't. If you replace one in an after-hours emergency, get the permit the next business day. You'll need a final inspection. Call 847-515-5252 before 2 pm for an inspection the next day.
Yes. Contractors sign up with Huntley. Plumbing contractors also need a current State of Illinois license on file.
Village of Huntley Development Services (Building and Code Enforcement) ↗ · Village of Huntley: Residential Water Heater Guidelines (2025) ↗ · Village of Huntley 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective 1-1-2026) ↗ · Village of Huntley: Building and Code Enforcement ↗
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 Huntley.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pingree Grove | 5 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Algonquin | 6 mi | Required | $10 | ComEd |
| Lake in the Hills | 6 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Crystal Lake | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Carpentersville | 8 mi | Required | $50, | ComEd |
| Elgin | 10 mi | Required | $85 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Huntley water heater questions.
Does replacing a water heater in Huntley need a permit?
Yes, for any standard, tankless, gas or electric water heater. Repairs and servicing don't.
Village of Huntley: Residential Water Heater Guidelines (2025) ↗
What's Huntley's permit fee?
$57 for a water heater on the 2026 fee schedule.
Village of Huntley 2026 Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective 1-1-2026) ↗
What if my heater dies on a weekend?
Go ahead and replace it, then apply for the permit the next business day.
Village of Huntley: Residential Water Heater Guidelines (2025) ↗
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