Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MANHATTAN
Manhattan Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Manhattan.
Manhattan's pages don't describe water heater permits, so ask the Building & Zoning clerk. Homeowners can file permits themselves on BS&A Online, and plumbing contractors register with the village for free. Power is from ComEd and gas from Nicor Gas. Village water comes from wells and is listed at 21 grains per gallon, much harder than in Lake Michigan suburbs.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Manhattan Building & Zoning
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners can apply on BS&A Online themselves. Contractors have to be registered with the village.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Manhattan (municipal wells) · 21 grains per gallon (village water quality page; 2025 CCR posted)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2005 (median) · 88% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Manhattan averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Manhattan
- 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 Manhattan average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Manhattan?
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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Will County
Lists Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 MANHATTAN
What Manhattan homes are like.
2005Median year built
22%Built before 1980
88%Owner-occupied
90%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
About 31% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
90% 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 Manhattan.
Very hard well water
The village water page lists hardness at 21 grains per gallon (pH 7.4, no iron). That's far harder than suburbs on Lake Michigan water, and it builds up scale faster in both tank and tankless heaters.
Plumbers register for free
Plumbing contractors still have to register, but the village charges them nothing.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Manhattan homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Manhattan (municipal wells): 21 grains per gallon (village water quality page; 2025 CCR posted)
Village of Manhattan: Water Quality & Source ↗ · Village of Manhattan CCR 2025 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Manhattan homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Manhattan. 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 Manhattan.
Permits and who issues them
Manhattan takes home improvement permits from homeowners and registered contractors on BS&A Online, and you pay the fee when you submit. The village's online list covers decks, fences, patios and sheds but doesn't describe water heater permits. For other permit questions, email the Building & Zoning clerk (building@villageofmanhattan.org).
Yes, for one year at a time: $150 for general contractors, $100 for subcontractors, and $0 for plumbing and irrigation contractors (form dated 10/12/21). Liability insurance is required.
Village of Manhattan Building & Zoning ↗ · Village of Manhattan: Home Improvement Permits ↗ · Village of Manhattan Contractor Registration (10.12.21) ↗
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
Manhattan water heater questions.
How hard is Manhattan's water?
The village lists it at 21 grains per gallon.
Does a plumber pay to register with Manhattan?
No. Plumbing and irrigation contractors pay $0. General contractors pay $150, and subcontractors pay $100.
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