Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LAKE ZURICH
Lake Zurich Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lake Zurich.
Yes, Lake Zurich requires a building permit for a water heater. Review takes 7 to 15 business days. Every contractor must register with the village; the $120 fee is waived for Illinois licensed plumbers. Electric service is ComEd; gas service is Nicor Gas. Village water comes from deep wells, and the treatment (ion exchange) brings hardness down to about 6 to 8 grains per gallon, the village says.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Lake Zurich Building and Zoning (Community Development)
- Who gets the permit
- Every contractor working in the village must be registered and named on the permit application. The village doesn't say what the rules are for homeowners doing water heaters.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Lake Zurich (deep aquifer wells with ion-exchange radium removal) · 6–8 grains per gallon after ion-exchange treatment (down from 14–18 gpg); village describes its water as very soft (water quality page, undated)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1984 (median) · 78% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Zurich 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 Zurich
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Lake Zurich post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Paragon Heating, Cooling & Tankless (Paragon Mechanical, Inc.). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lake Zurich average is shown.
What can change the price in Lake Zurich?
Plumbing work, plumbing changes, and disconnecting or upgrading sewer or water lines also need permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lake Zurich?
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 Zurich 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 Zurich 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Lake Zurich among the areas it serves. Based in 5701 W. 73 St., Chicago, IL 60638.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast, same-day water heater replacements and friendly, knowledgeable installers.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IBBOTSON Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Lake Zurich among the areas it serves. Based in 514 S Arthur Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised knowledgeable, professional technicians and transparent, competitive quotes, including for a water heater installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Paragon Heating, Cooling & Tankless (Paragon Mechanical, Inc.)
Lists Lake Zurich among the areas it serves. Based in 729 N Yale Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181.
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Tankless page: 'typical budgetary range for a standard residential tankless water heater replacement is $4,800 to $5,800' (assumes existing tankless or close-to-compatible setup; includes removal, install, reconnection, startup, testing). Home page coupon: '$500 OFF Tankless Water Heater/HVAC Installation'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement, tidy tankless installs, quick tankless repairs and technicians who explained maintenance clearly.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Lake Zurich 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
Lists Lake Zurich among the areas it serves.
- 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 Zurich 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 ↗.
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HOMES IN LAKE ZURICH
What Lake Zurich homes are like.
1984Median year built
36%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
82%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1984. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
89% 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 Zurich.
Well water that's already softened
Lake Zurich's deep-well water runs through ion exchange systems, put in from 2003 to 2009, to take out radium. That also brought hardness down to about 6–8 grains per gallon. The village says a home softener is up to you.
Fines up to double for no permit
Under village code, work without a permit is illegal and can be fined up to two times the total permit fee. The village adds that home buyers are asking for permit records more often.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lake Zurich homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Lake Zurich (deep aquifer wells with ion-exchange radium removal): 6–8 grains per gallon after ion-exchange treatment (down from 14–18 gpg); village describes its water as very soft (water quality page, undated)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lake Zurich homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Lake Zurich. 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 Zurich.
Permits and who issues them
Water heaters are on Lake Zurich's list of jobs that need a building permit. The village posts 7 to 15 business days to review hot water heater permits. Book inspections by 1 p.m. two days ahead; there are no same-day inspections. Work without a permit can be fined up to twice the total permit fee.
Yes. Contractors register every year, with a $120 fee (waived for Illinois licensed plumbers) and a $10,000 bond.
Village of Lake Zurich Building and Zoning (Community Development) ↗ · Village of Lake Zurich: Permits & Inspections ↗ · Village of Lake Zurich: Register As A Contractor ↗
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 Zurich.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Palatine | 6 mi | Required | $103 | ComEd |
| Wauconda | 6 mi | Required | $136 | ComEd |
| Mundelein | 7 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Buffalo Grove | 7 mi | Required | $65 | ComEd |
| Vernon Hills | 7 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lake Zurich water heater questions.
How long does it take to get a water heater permit in Lake Zurich?
The village says 7 to 15 business days for hot water heaters.
Should I get a water softener in Lake Zurich?
That's your call, the village says. Its treatment lowers hardness to about 6–8 grains per gallon, but some scale can still build up.
Does my plumber have to register?
Yes, every contractor registers. Illinois licensed plumbers don't pay the $120 yearly fee.
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