Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MORRIS
Morris Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Morris.
Morris's Building & Zoning Office doesn't list water heaters among the projects it permits. Call the Zoning Officer at (815) 942-0103 before you replace one. Electricity comes from ComEd and gas from Nicor Gas. The Grundy County seat gets its water from four deep wells, treated at a city plant.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Morris Building & Zoning Office
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Morris Water Department (four deep wells blended and treated at the city water treatment plant)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1983 (median) · 57% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Morris averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Morris
- 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 Morris average is shown.
What can change the price in Morris?
Electrical work uses a separate permit form.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Morris?
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 →
Comfort First Heating and Cooling
Lists Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris 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 Morris 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.
Order: companies based in Morris 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 ↗.
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HOMES IN MORRIS
What Morris homes are like.
1983Median year built
47%Built before 1980
57%Owner-occupied
80%Heat with utility gas
71%Single-family homes
About 47% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
80% 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 Morris.
Water from deep wells
All of Morris's water comes from four deep wells inside the city, not from Lake Michigan. The water is blended and treated at one plant.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Morris homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗ · ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗
Water
City of Morris Water Department (four deep wells blended and treated at the city water treatment plant)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Morris homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Morris. 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 Morris.
Permits and who issues them
The Building & Zoning Office lists permits for new homes, additions, decks, fences, sheds, gazebos, porches, signs, commercial remodeling and demolitions. Water heaters and plumbing aren't on the list. If you're not sure, the city asks you to check with the Zoning Officer before you start. Its forms include Miscellaneous, Remodeling and Electrical permit applications.
City of Morris Building & Zoning Office ↗ · Morris – Building & Zoning ↗ · Morris – Document Center (permits) ↗
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
Morris water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Morris?
The city's permit list doesn't mention water heaters or plumbing. If you're not sure a project needs a permit, Morris asks you to call the Zoning Officer at (815) 942-0103.
Where does Morris's water come from?
From four deep wells inside the city. The water is blended and treated at the city's water treatment plant.
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