Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LINDENHURST
Lindenhurst Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lindenhurst.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Lindenhurst. ComEd supplies electricity, and since 2017 homes get Lake Michigan water from CLCJAWA, about 8 grains per gallon hard. Plumbers are the only trade that skips the village's $5,000 contractor bond.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Lindenhurst Building & Engineering
- Who gets the permit
- Plumbers include their Illinois State plumber's or contractor's license with the permit application. The village doesn't say what the rules are for homeowners.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas and North Shore Gas
- Water
- Village of Lindenhurst (Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency since 2017, with standby wells) · about 8 grains per gallon (137 mg/L as CaCO3), per CLCJAWA's FAQ (undated)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 86% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 1 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 Lindenhurst averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lindenhurst
- 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 Lindenhurst average is shown.
What can change the price in Lindenhurst?
You also need a permit to replace a furnace or air conditioner, or to upgrade your electrical service.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lindenhurst?
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 Lindenhurst 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.
Order: companies based in Lindenhurst 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 LINDENHURST
What Lindenhurst homes are like.
1989Median year built
35%Built before 1980
86%Owner-occupied
95%Heat with utility gas
93%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
95% 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 Lindenhurst.
From wells to Lake Michigan in 2017
In 2017 Lindenhurst switched to CLCJAWA Lake Michigan water. It still keeps wells on standby for emergencies. CLCJAWA puts its water at about 8 grains per gallon hard, and says many people who came off well water now use less soap and detergent.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lindenhurst homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas (named by the village and on Nicor's tariff list of towns it serves)
- Gas: North Shore Gas (the village also names it as a local provider; which areas each company serves isn't stated)
Lindenhurst – Public Utilities ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff – municipalities served ↗
Water
Village of Lindenhurst (Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency since 2017, with standby wells): about 8 grains per gallon (137 mg/L as CaCO3), per CLCJAWA's FAQ (undated)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lindenhurst homes.
For ComEd, Nicor Gas and North Shore Gas customers in Lindenhurst. 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 Lindenhurst.
Permits and who issues them
Water heater replacement is on the list of work that needs a permit on Lindenhurst's Do I Need a Permit? page. You apply and book inspections on the village's online BS&A portal.
Every contractor except plumbers must file a $5,000 License & Permit Bond, good for one year and made out to the village. Plumbers don't need the bond; they just hand in their state license.
Village of Lindenhurst Building & Engineering ↗ · Lindenhurst – Do I Need a Permit? ↗ · Lindenhurst – Contractor Requirements ↗
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 Lindenhurst.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Beach | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Antioch | 5 mi | Check with city | Usually 2% of the projec | ComEd |
| Gages Lake | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $35 | ComEd |
| Grayslake | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Gurnee | 6 mi | Required | $40 | ComEd |
| Round Lake | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lindenhurst water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Lindenhurst?
Yes. It's on the village's list of work that needs a permit.
Does my plumber need a bond?
No. Plumbers don't need the $5,000 License & Permit Bond. They send their Illinois license with the permit application.
How hard is Lindenhurst's water?
The CLCJAWA Lake Michigan water is about 8 grains per gallon (137 mg/L).
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