Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN LOCKPORT
Lockport Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Lockport.
Lockport requires a permit to replace a water heater, and you can get it over the counter. The city lists plumbing work at $50, plus any inspection fees. Water comes from city wells, and ComEd and Nicor Gas supply energy. Contractors register every year and post a $20,000 bond; homeowners working on their own house don't have to.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Lockport Building Division
- Permit fee
- $50 (the city's listed fee for plumbing work other than new construction; there's no separate water heater line, and plumbing inspection fees may be added)
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors must register with the city before they start. City code says a homeowner working on their own home doesn't count as a contractor.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Lockport (six shallow wells and one deep well); separate Bonnie Brae and Lockport Heights systems have their own reports
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1998 (median) · 85% 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 Lockport averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Lockport
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$50 (the city's listed fee for plumbing work other than new construction; there's no separate water heater line, and plumbing inspection fees may be added). City of Lockport Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Lockport average is shown.
What can change the price in Lockport?
Replacing or changing water, gas or vent lines or electrical wiring also needs a permit. Swapping plumbing fixtures or a water softener does not.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Lockport?
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 Lockport 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 Lockport 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.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Lockport 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 Lockport 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.
PDM Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Lockport among the areas it serves. Based in 467 Ruby Street, Joliet, IL 60435.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement with no surprises on price, prompt and friendly installers, and effective water heater servicing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Lists Lockport 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Lockport 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 Lockport 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 LOCKPORT
What Lockport homes are like.
1998Median year built
32%Built before 1980
85%Owner-occupied
92%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1998. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
92% 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 Lockport.
Well water from limestone and sandstone
Lockport pumps from shallow Silurian dolomite (limestone) wells and one deep Ironton-Galesville sandstone well. The water is treated or blended to meet standards. Bonnie Brae and Lockport Heights have their own systems and their own water reports.
City of Lockport 2025 water quality report ↗ · City of Lockport: Water Services ↗
Fee for paying by card
Paying for a permit with a credit or debit card adds a 2.95% fee.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Lockport homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗
Water
City of Lockport (six shallow wells and one deep well); separate Bonnie Brae and Lockport Heights systems have their own reports
City of Lockport 2025 water quality report ↗ · City of Lockport: Water Services ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Lockport homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Lockport. 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 Lockport.
Permits and who issues them
Lockport's permit FAQ says replacing a water heater needs a permit. It's an Over the Counter permit, reviewed quickly with no site plan. Other permits are filed in person or by email and take 10–14 business days to review.
Yes. Contractors register with the city every year ($100) and provide a $20,000 surety bond and proof of liability insurance.
City of Lockport Building Division ↗ · City of Lockport: When is a Building Permit required? (FAQ) ↗ · City of Lockport: Permit Fees ↗ · City of Lockport: Contractor Registration ↗
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 Lockport.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Glen | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Crest Hill | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Romeoville | 4 mi | Check with city | $25 | ComEd |
| Lemont | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| New Lenox | 6 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Bolingbrook | 8 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Lockport water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Lockport?
Yes. The city lists it as work that needs a permit, and you can get it over the counter.
Can a homeowner do the work?
Yes. City code says a homeowner working on their own home isn't a contractor, so you don't need to register.
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