Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LIBERTYVILLE
Libertyville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Libertyville.
Libertyville's permit list doesn't name water heaters, so ask the village whether yours needs one. Permits start at $65 for each trade involved. North Shore Gas (not Nicor) supplies gas, ComEd supplies power, and water is Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency. There's no contractor registration fee, but plumbers send in their state registration, license and a letter of intent for each job.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Libertyville Community Development, Building Division
- Permit fee
- At least $65 for each trade involved (from the village fee summary; the Annual Fee Ordinance sets the amounts)
- Who gets the permit
- For each project, plumbing contractors turn in a copy of their State of Illinois plumbing contractor registration, their plumber's license, and a letter of intent on company letterhead.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- North Shore Gas
- Water
- Village of Libertyville (Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency since 1992) · about 8 grains per gallon (137 mg/L as CaCO3), per CLCJAWA's FAQ (undated)
- Rebate worth checking
- Illinois IRA Home Energy Rebates (HEAR and HOMES) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1976 (median) · 80% 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 Libertyville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Libertyville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeAt least $65 for each trade involved (from the village fee summary; the Annual Fee Ordinance sets the amounts). Village of Libertyville Community Development, Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Libertyville 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 Libertyville average is shown.
What can change the price in Libertyville?
Replacing a furnace needs a permit. High-efficiency furnaces have to vent out the back of the house or through the roof.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Libertyville?
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 Libertyville 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.
Arrow Plumbing, Inc.
Lists Libertyville among the areas it serves. Based in 547 North Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048.
- Tank
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised a fast, same-morning replacement of a leaking water heater and said the crew added a shut-off valve without being asked.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Libertyville 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County
Lists Libertyville 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.
Pasquesi Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Sewer
Lists Libertyville among the areas it serves. Based in 3218 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park, IL 60035.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised clear repair-or-replace options, on-time and careful installers, a hot water fix another company had missed, and phone help relighting a pilot.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (2024) said they were charged almost $250 for a 5-10 minute diagnosis of a hot water problem caused by another contractor, with no work performed; no company response was captured.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Libertyville 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Libertyville 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 Libertyville 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 LIBERTYVILLE
What Libertyville homes are like.
1976Median year built
61%Built before 1980
80%Owner-occupied
85%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
About 61% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
85% 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 Libertyville.
Doubled fees and extra inspection charges
If work starts without a permit, the permit fee doubles (at least $130). The third inspection and any after it cost $130 each.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Libertyville homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd (primary provider)
- Gas: North Shore Gas (primary provider)
Water
Village of Libertyville (Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency since 1992): about 8 grains per gallon (137 mg/L as CaCO3), per CLCJAWA's FAQ (undated)
Libertyville – Drinking Water ↗ · Libertyville – Utilities ↗ · CLCJAWA – Water Quality FAQ ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Libertyville homes.
For ComEd and North Shore Gas customers in Libertyville. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Libertyville.
Permits and who issues them
Libertyville takes permits through an online application, plus a Construction Permit Application for each project. Its list of home permits includes furnace replacement and plumbing fixtures, but water heaters aren't named.
There's no village contractor registration form or fee. To use the permit system, contractors hand in their insurance and license papers.
Village of Libertyville Community Development, Building Division ↗ · Libertyville – Residential Permits ↗ · Libertyville – Contractor Requirements ↗ · Libertyville – Fee Summary ↗
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 Libertyville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundelein | 3 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Vernon Hills | 3 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Gages Lake | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $35 | ComEd |
| Grayslake | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| North Chicago | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Gurnee | 6 mi | Required | $40 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Libertyville water heater questions.
What does my plumber need to submit in Libertyville?
For each project: a copy of their State of Illinois plumbing contractor registration, their plumber's license, and a letter of intent on company letterhead.
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