Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LAKE IN THE HILLS
Lake in the Hills Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lake in the Hills.
Yes, Lake in the Hills requires a permit for a water heater. Every plumbing permit needs a letter of intent from a licensed plumber or from the homeowner who lives there. Contractors also need a village contractor license. ComEd supplies power, Nicor Gas supplies gas, and water comes from village wells.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Lake in the Hills Community Development Department
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed plumber, whose sealed letter of intent goes on company letterhead with their Illinois plumbing license numbers (055 and 058) and copies. Or a homeowner who lives at the address and says they'll do the plumbing.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Lake in the Hills Water Division (village wells and treatment plants)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1995 (median) · 84% 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 Lake in the Hills averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lake in the Hills
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Lake in the Hills post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lake in the Hills average is shown.
What can change the price in Lake in the Hills?
A remodel that changes the plumbing, electrical or heating systems needs a permit. Water softeners are on the list too.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lake in the Hills?
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 Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills 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 LAKE IN THE HILLS
What Lake in the Hills homes are like.
1995Median year built
16%Built before 1980
84%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1995. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
86% 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 Lake in the Hills.
Each plumbing permit needs a letter of intent
Licensed plumbers write theirs on letterhead with a corporate or notary seal and attach their 055 and 058 licenses. Homeowners state that they live at the address and will do the work.
Softeners and well water
Because the village runs on well water, its Public Works water page explains home water softeners and how they affect water quality.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lake in the Hills homes.
Water
Village of Lake in the Hills Water Division (village wells and treatment plants)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lake in the Hills homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Lake in the Hills. 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 Lake in the Hills.
Permits and who issues them
Water heaters and water softeners are on Lake in the Hills' list of jobs that need a permit. Under the Illinois Plumbing License Law, each plumbing permit application must include a letter of intent. You can apply in the village's online portal.
Yes. Contractors need a village license to work in Lake in the Hills.
Village of Lake in the Hills Community Development Department ↗ · Village of Lake in the Hills: Projects Requiring a Permit ↗ · Village of Lake in the Hills: Plumbing Permit Information for Homeowners, General Contractors, and Licensed Plumbing Contractors ↗ · Village of Lake in the Hills: Contractor's License ↗
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 Lake in the Hills.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin | 1 mi | Required | $10 | ComEd |
| Crystal Lake | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Cary | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Carpentersville | 4 mi | Required | $50, | ComEd |
| Huntley | 6 mi | Required | $57 | ComEd |
| Pingree Grove | 9 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lake in the Hills water heater questions.
Is a permit needed to replace a water heater in Lake in the Hills?
Yes. The village lists water heaters as a job that needs a permit.
Can I do my own plumbing?
Yes, if you live there. Turn in a signed letter of intent saying the homeowner will do the work.
Does my contractor need a license from the village?
Yes. A village license is required for contractors working in Lake in the Hills.
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