Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LANSING
Lansing Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lansing.
Lansing hasn't said directly whether a water heater swap needs a permit, so call the Building Department first. It permits plumbing and lets only cosmetic jobs like cabinets and painting skip a permit. The Village is served by ComEd for power and Nicor Gas for gas. Contractors need a Village license, a bond and insurance before any permit is issued. The Village buys its Lake Michigan water from Hammond, Indiana.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Lansing Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- A homeowner or a contractor can apply. The permit won't be issued until every contractor has a Village license, a bond and insurance.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Lansing Water and Sewer Department (Lake Michigan water purchased from Hammond, Indiana)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1964 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Lansing averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lansing
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Lansing post water heater prices or specials on their websites: A W Adams Installs LLC. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lansing average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lansing?
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 →
A W Adams Installs LLC
Lists Lansing among the areas it serves. Based in Steger, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon image on replacement page: '$60 OFF 40-Gallon Tank Water Heater Install'; also a labor-discount coupon for customer-supplied units (amount not captured)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Thumbtack reviewers praised quick scheduling, clear explanations and honest, non-salesy assessments on water heater installs and repairs.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Lansing 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.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Lansing 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 Lansing 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Lansing 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 Lansing 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 LANSING
What Lansing homes are like.
1964Median year built
85%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
80%Heat with utility gas
74%Single-family homes
About 85% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
80% 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 Lansing.
Your water comes from Indiana
Most Cook County suburbs get Lake Michigan water from Chicago. Lansing buys its water from Hammond, Indiana.
Lansing Annual Water Quality Report, reporting year 2025 (PDF) ↗
Contractors cited for skipping permits
A contractor who doesn't get a complete permit package will be cited and charged a fee adjustment, the Village says.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lansing homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗ · ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗
Water
Village of Lansing Water and Sewer Department (Lake Michigan water purchased from Hammond, Indiana)
Lansing Annual Water Quality Report, reporting year 2025 (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lansing homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Lansing. 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 Lansing.
Permits and who issues them
Lansing's Building Department gives permits for plumbing, electrical and HVAC work, among other jobs. The only jobs it lists as needing no permit are cabinets, carpeting, paneling and painting, and it suggests calling first to ask. Apply in the Village's OpenGov portal. Small home projects take about 1–2 days.
To work in the Village, contractors need a Village license and must show liability insurance, workers' comp and a surety bond before getting permits. The contractor application is in the OpenGov portal.
Village of Lansing Building Department ↗ · Lansing – Permits/Building Codes ↗ · Lansing – Building Department Applications ↗
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 Lansing.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet City | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| South Holland | 4 mi | Required | By job value (from $35) | ComEd |
| Dolton | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Chicago Heights | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Homewood | 6 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
| Harvey | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lansing water heater questions.
Is a permit needed to replace a water heater in Lansing?
The Village issues plumbing permits, and the only jobs it lists as exempt are cabinets, carpeting, paneling and painting. Call the Building Department (708-895-7200) first to make sure.
Does my plumber need a license from Lansing?
Yes. No permit is issued until every contractor has a Village license, a bond and insurance.
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