Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LISLE
Lisle Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lisle.
Lisle requires a permit for a water heater, and it costs a flat $85. If yours fails, you can replace it right away as long as you apply the next business day. Owners can do the work themselves in the home they live in, with a plumbing affidavit. ComEd and Nicor Gas supply energy, and water is Lake Michigan water bought through the DuPage Water Commission.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Lisle Development Services Department
- Permit fee
- $85 flat for a new or replacement water heater, paid when the permit is issued (from the current Development Fees page, which shows no start date).
- Who gets the permit
- An Illinois-licensed plumbing contractor, who turns in a letter of intent and a copy of their license. Or an owner doing the work on a one- or two-family home they live in as their main home, with a plumbing affidavit and an Illinois driver's license as proof.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Lisle (Lake Michigan water from Chicago, bought through the DuPage Water Commission)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 56% 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 Lisle averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lisle
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$85 flat for a new or replacement water heater, paid when the permit is issued (from the current Development Fees page, which shows no start date).. Village of Lisle Development Services Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Lisle post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Perfect Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lisle average is shown.
What can change the price in Lisle?
The inspection checklist bans copper gas tubing (a village rule) and saddle valves. The relief-valve drain pipe must be metal and end within 6 inches of the floor, over a drain in the same room.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lisle?
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 Lisle 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.
Comfort First Heating and Cooling
Lists Lisle among the areas it serves. Based in 413 W Mondamin St, Minooka, IL 60447.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised a technician's punctuality, knowledge and clear answers during a water heater service call, as well as the office's quick response and updates.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of DuPage
Lists Lisle among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a water heater replacement crew and a technician who returned on time to check a heater installed six weeks earlier.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Lisle 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.
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Lists Lisle among the areas it serves. Based in Multi-state company (no HQ stated); Chicago-area offices at 506 E Summit St, Crown Point, IN 46307; 1260 Transport Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383; 1935 Brandon Ct., Suite A-1, Glendale Heights, IL 60139; 724 E Veterans Pkwy Suite A, Yorkville, IL 60560.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised a tankless water heater installed with new HVAC and dehumidification equipment and said the company stands behind what it sells.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said a son's heater was replaced with a 50-gallon power-vent tank for $4,200 without the cost being discussed (2026), a technician recommended replacement without inspecting a tank that later worked after a flush (2026), and a heater Summers installed was called for replacement just out of warranty and a $59 fee was charged despite a service plan (2025); no company responses were captured.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Aqua Flow Plumbing Corporation
Lists Lisle among the areas it serves. Based in Carol Stream, IL (street address not published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Lisle 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 Lisle 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 LISLE
What Lisle homes are like.
1983Median year built
42%Built before 1980
56%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
54%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1983. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
79% 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 Lisle.
Copper gas tubing isn't allowed
Lisle's code bans copper and copper-alloy tubing for gas lines. A gas water heater has to be hooked up with rigid metal pipe, CSST, semi-rigid metal tubing or a listed appliance connector.
Replace first in an emergency
If your water heater fails, it can be replaced before the permit, as long as you apply on the next business day.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lisle homes.
Water
Village of Lisle (Lake Michigan water from Chicago, bought through the DuPage Water Commission)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lisle homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Lisle. 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 Lisle.
Permits and who issues them
In Lisle you need a permit before a water heater goes in. In an emergency you can replace it first, as long as you apply for the permit the next business day. Apply online with the manufacturer's specs, then book a final plumbing inspection. The village asks for 48 hours' notice.
Village of Lisle Development Services Department ↗ · Lisle Water Heater Permit Guide ↗ · Lisle Development Fees ↗
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 Lisle.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Woodridge | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Wheaton | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $25) | ComEd |
| Naperville | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | City of Naperville Electric Utility |
| Glen Ellyn | 5 mi | Required | $125 | ComEd |
| Warrenville | 6 mi | Required | $100 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lisle water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Lisle?
$85, paid when the permit is issued.
My water heater failed. Can it be replaced before the permit?
Yes. Emergency work is allowed, but you must apply for the permit the next business day.
Can I install my own water heater in Lisle?
Yes, if it's a one- or two-family home you live in as your main home. You'll need a plumbing affidavit and an Illinois driver's license as proof.
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