Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MONTGOMERY
Montgomery Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Montgomery.
Montgomery's permit list doesn't name water heaters, but its permit form has a plumbing option, so check with the village. All construction must be done by a contractor licensed with the village. Homes have ComEd power, Nicor Gas, and village well water for now, with Lake Michigan water from the DuPage Water Commission planned after 2028.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Montgomery Community Development (Building)
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor licensed to work in the Village of Montgomery must do all construction.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Montgomery (nine wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2004 (median) · 79% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Montgomery averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Montgomery
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Montgomery 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 Montgomery average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Montgomery?
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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 MONTGOMERY
What Montgomery homes are like.
2004Median year built
20%Built before 1980
79%Owner-occupied
87%Heat with utility gas
89%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2004. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
87% 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 Montgomery.
Lake Michigan water on the way
In 2024 Montgomery, Oswego and Yorkville signed contracts with the DuPage Water Commission for Lake Michigan water. The pipeline was due to be finished in 2028, and the towns can hook up after that.
DuPage Water Commission press release, Oct. 17, 2024 (via Wayback Machine) ↗
Only licensed contractors
The village says every construction job must be done by a contractor licensed in Montgomery. It asks residents to check a contractor's license before signing anything.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Montgomery homes.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Montgomery homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Montgomery. 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 Montgomery.
Permits and who issues them
Montgomery's building permit application has a Plumbing Work box and a line for the plumbing contractor's registration number. Send it to permits@montgomeryil.org, mail it, or bring it in (8 am-3:30 pm). Basic permits take about a week to review. The village's permit list doesn't name water heaters.
Yes. Contractors need a village license, and the permit form asks for the plumbing contractor's registration number.
Village of Montgomery Community Development (Building) ↗ · Village of Montgomery: Building Permits ↗ · Village of Montgomery: Building Permit Application ↗ · Village of Montgomery: Contractor License Application ↗
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 Montgomery.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Aurora | 5 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Yorkville | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| North Aurora | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Plainfield | 9 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Batavia | 9 mi | Check with city | — | City of Batavia Electric Utility |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Montgomery water heater questions.
Does my plumber need to be licensed in Montgomery?
Yes. All construction must be done by a contractor with a village license, and the permit form asks for the plumbing contractor's registration number.
Village of Montgomery: Building Permits ↗ · Village of Montgomery: Building Permit Application ↗
Is Montgomery getting Lake Michigan water?
Yes. It signed up with the DuPage Water Commission in 2024, and the pipeline was due to be finished in 2028.
DuPage Water Commission press release, Oct. 17, 2024 (via Wayback Machine) ↗
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