Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MOKENA
Mokena Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Mokena.
Mokena requires a permit to replace a water heater in a home, but it's free and there's no inspection. You file the EZ Permit Application, plus the contract if you hire someone. Homeowners can do their own plumbing with an affidavit. ComEd and Nicor serve the village, and the Mokena Water Department supplies water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Mokena Community Development
- Permit fee
- Free for replacing a water heater in a home ($70 for commercial heaters, storage tanks and boilers), from the village Water Heaters page.
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners can do plumbing on their own home if they file a Homeowner Affidavit. Contractors on free permits must still be licensed under Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Village Code.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Mokena Water Department
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1995 (median) · 91% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Mokena averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Mokena
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeFree for replacing a water heater in a home ($70 for commercial heaters, storage tanks and boilers), from the village Water Heaters page.. Village of Mokena Community Development 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 Mokena average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Mokena?
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 Mokena 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 Mokena 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.
J. Blanton Plumbing
Lists Mokena among the areas it serves. Based in 1945 Techny Road, #11, Northbrook, IL 60062.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive, honest quotes, clear explanations and prompt, efficient water heater work.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints could be verified in the sources that were accessible.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Mokena among the areas it serves. Based in Tinley Park, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick scheduling, clean installations with new shut-off valves, removal of the old tank, and courteous technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Mokena 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 Mokena 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 Mokena 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 Mokena 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 Mokena 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 MOKENA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MOKENA
What Mokena homes are like.
1995Median year built
23%Built before 1980
91%Owner-occupied
93%Heat with utility gas
89%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1995. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
93% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Mokena homes.
Water
Village of Mokena Water Department
Mokena Water Information ↗ · Mokena Water Quality Report page ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Mokena homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Mokena. 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 Mokena.
Permits and who issues them
You need a permit to replace a water heater in a home in Mokena. It's free and has no inspection. File it on the EZ Permit Application, along with the contract if a contractor does the work. Commercial heaters, storage tanks and boilers cost $70 and need a final plumbing inspection.
Contractors need a Mokena contractor license under Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Village Code.
Village of Mokena Community Development ↗ · Mokena Water Heaters permit page ↗
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 Mokena.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | 2 mi | Check with city | $25 | ComEd |
| Tinley Park | 5 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| New Lenox | 5 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Orland Park | 5 mi | Required | $95 | ComEd |
| Homer Glen | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Matteson | 7 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Mokena water heater questions.
Is there a fee for a water heater permit in Mokena?
No. Home replacements are free and need no inspection. Commercial units cost $70.
Can I swap out my own water heater in Mokena?
Yes. Homeowners can work on their own plumbing. File a Homeowner Affidavit with the EZ Permit Application.
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