Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MORTON GROVE
Morton Grove, IL Water Heater
Replacement
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MORTON GROVE AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Morton Grove.
Yes, Morton Grove names water heaters on its list of projects that need a village permit. You apply online through BS&A. ComEd and Nicor Gas supply energy, and the water is Lake Michigan water treated by Evanston and delivered through the Morton Grove/Niles Water Commission. Every contractor needs a village Contractor's License backed by a $10,000 surety bond.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Morton Grove Building & Inspectional Services
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors and subcontractors need a Morton Grove Contractor's License (landscapers and painters are the exceptions). The village permits page doesn't describe a way for homeowners to pull a water heater permit.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Morton Grove Water Department (Lake Michigan water purchased from Evanston via the Morton Grove/Niles Water Commission)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1961 (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 Morton Grove averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Morton Grove
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove average is shown.
What can change the price in Morton Grove?
Moving plumbing fixtures, adding electrical circuits, and installing or replacing a furnace or boiler also need permits.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Morton Grove?
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 Morton Grove 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Morton Grove among the areas it serves. Based in 5701 W. 73 St., Chicago, IL 60638.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised fast, same-day water heater replacements and friendly, knowledgeable installers.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
IBBOTSON Heating & Air Conditioning
Lists Morton Grove among the areas it serves. Based in 514 S Arthur Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised knowledgeable, professional technicians and transparent, competitive quotes, including for a water heater installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Morton Grove 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Morton Grove 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.
Lifetime Plumbing
Lists Morton Grove among the areas it serves. Based in Skokie, Illinois (no street address published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
Lists Morton Grove among the areas it serves.
- 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 Morton Grove 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 MORTON GROVE
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN MORTON GROVE
What Morton Grove homes are like.
1961Median year built
76%Built before 1980
85%Owner-occupied
84%Heat with utility gas
80%Single-family homes
About 76% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
84% 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 Morton Grove.
Evanston water through a shared commission
Morton Grove buys Lake Michigan water that the City of Evanston treats. The Morton Grove/Niles Water Commission delivers it.
Village of Morton Grove 2026 annual report on the quality of tap water ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Morton Grove homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Morton Grove Water Department (Lake Michigan water purchased from Evanston via the Morton Grove/Niles Water Commission)
Village of Morton Grove 2026 annual report on the quality of tap water ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Morton Grove homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Morton Grove. 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 Morton Grove.
Permits and who issues them
Morton Grove says water heaters, AC units and furnaces need a permit. Normal upkeep of plumbing and heating systems doesn't. Apply on the village's BS&A online permit portal or with the village plumbing permit application. The permit is issued once the contractor's license is in order and the fees are paid.
Yes. Every contractor and subcontractor except landscapers and painters needs a Village Contractor's License, with liability insurance and a $10,000 surety bond.
Village of Morton Grove Building & Inspectional Services ↗ · Village of Morton Grove: Building Permits ↗ · Village of Morton Grove Plumbing Permit application ↗ · Morton Grove Municipal Code §1-11-4 Fee Specified by Permit, License or Service ↗
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 Morton Grove.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles | 1 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Skokie | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Park Ridge | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Glenview | 4 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | ComEd |
| Lincolnwood | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Wilmette | 4 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Morton Grove water heater questions.
Does Morton Grove require a permit for a water heater?
Yes. Water heaters, AC units and furnaces are on the village's list of work that needs a permit.
What does a contractor need to work in Morton Grove?
A Village Contractor's License, liability insurance and a $10,000 surety bond.
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