Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LINCOLNWOOD
Lincolnwood Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lincolnwood.
Yes, Lincolnwood requires a permit to install or replace any water heater. It's usually issued in 24–48 hours through the village's online portal. Plumbers register with the village for free using their state license. Water is Lake Michigan water bought from Evanston, about 7.8 grains per gallon in Evanston's 2025 report.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Lincolnwood Community Development
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing contractor has to be licensed with the village before the permit is issued. Owners doing their own work can use the village's Homeowner as Contractor Affidavit.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Lincolnwood (Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Evanston) · about 134 mg/L (7.8 gpg) average, Evanston 2025 water quality report
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1958 (median) · 84% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Lincolnwood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lincolnwood
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lincolnwood average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lincolnwood?
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 Lincolnwood 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Lincolnwood 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.
Lifetime Plumbing
Lists Lincolnwood among the areas it serves. Based in Skokie, Illinois (no street address published).
- 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 Lincolnwood 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 ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING LINCOLNWOOD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN LINCOLNWOOD
What Lincolnwood homes are like.
1958Median year built
75%Built before 1980
84%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
About 75% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Lincolnwood.
The village's install checklist
Lincolnwood's handout lists what the inspector checks: the installation manual on site, a full-port shutoff valve on the cold water line, a gas shutoff before the connector, and a relief valve (TPR) drain pipe of approved material that ends within 6 inches of the floor. Water heaters in garages must sit 18 inches up and be protected from cars.
No work on Sundays
Construction hours are 7 a.m.–6 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m.–noon on Saturdays. No construction is allowed on Sundays.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lincolnwood homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd (not confirmed by a village source)
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Lincolnwood (Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Evanston): about 134 mg/L (7.8 gpg) average, Evanston 2025 water quality report
Lincolnwood – Water Bill Information ↗ · Evanston 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lincolnwood homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Lincolnwood. 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 Lincolnwood.
Permits and who issues them
Lincolnwood requires a permit to install or replace any water heater. Repairs and servicing don't need one. Apply for a Mechanical permit on the village portal (lincolnwood.onlama.com) and include an itemized proposal signed by you and your contractor. Home permits are usually issued in 24–48 hours.
Plumbing contractors register for free with a copy of their Illinois plumber's license (058) and a photo ID. Other trades need a $10,000 bond and a $100 village contractor license.
Village of Lincolnwood Community Development ↗ · Lincolnwood – Furnaces, AC & Water Heaters Handout (PDF) ↗ · Lincolnwood – Contractor License Requirements (PDF) ↗ · Lincolnwood – Homeowner as Contractor Affidavit ↗
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
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Lincolnwood water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Lincolnwood?
Yes. You need a permit to install or replace any water heater. Routine maintenance and repairs don't need one.
How long does the permit take?
If the application is complete, a home water heater permit usually comes through in 24 to 48 hours.
Can my water heater go in the garage?
Yes, if it sits at least 18 inches above the floor and is protected from being hit by a car. Show this on a floor plan.
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