Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN MUNDELEIN
Mundelein Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Mundelein.
Mundelein requires a permit to replace a water heater. It costs $75 plus a $25 application fee, and you apply online through BS&A. Homeowners can do the work themselves with a plumbing waiver. ComEd supplies power, gas comes from North Shore Gas or Nicor depending on your address, and water is Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Mundelein Building Department
- Permit fee
- $75 for the water heater permit, plus the $25 application fee that Ordinance 26-04-35 adds to every application (homeowner packet dated 05/04/26).
- Who gets the permit
- A plumbing contractor who is licensed and registered with the village (state registration, plumber's license and a notarized letter of intent). Or the homeowner, after filling out a plumbing waiver.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- North Shore Gas and Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Mundelein, buying Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA); two wells are kept as standby
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1985 (median) · 71% 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 Mundelein averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Mundelein
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 for the water heater permit, plus the $25 application fee that Ordinance 26-04-35 adds to every application (homeowner packet dated 05/04/26).. Village of Mundelein Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Mundelein post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County, Perfect Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Mundelein average is shown.
What can change the price in Mundelein?
Electrical service work needs its own $125 permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Mundelein?
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 Mundelein 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.
Althoff Home Services
Lists Mundelein among the areas it serves. Based in 8001 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a technician's professionalism and explanations during a tankless water heater installation, and a thorough water heater flush during a maintenance visit.
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 Mundelein 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County
Lists Mundelein among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: "$200 Off Water Heater Installation" coupon (listed as expiring 01/31/2027)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick installs (including a Friday-night job), a leak repair that saved the unit, clear quotes, and explanations of warranty and maintenance.
Worth knowing Two positive reviewers said follow-up work was needed (one said the new heater was a lemon and was swapped the same evening; another said a water temperature problem needed a second visit); no water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Mundelein 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 Mundelein 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 Mundelein 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 MUNDELEIN
What Mundelein homes are like.
1985Median year built
40%Built before 1980
71%Owner-occupied
84%Heat with utility gas
76%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1985. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Mundelein homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: North Shore Gas (North Shore Gas lists Mundelein among the towns it serves)
- Gas: Nicor Gas (Nicor's tariff list also includes Mundelein; your gas company depends on your address)
North Shore Gas municipalities served (2019 tariff sheet) ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff territory list ↗
Water
Village of Mundelein, buying Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA); two wells are kept as standby
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Mundelein homes.
For ComEd, North Shore Gas and Nicor Gas customers in Mundelein. 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 Mundelein.
Permits and who issues them
Mundelein's homeowner information packet (dated 05/04/26) says you need a building permit to replace a water heater, and you list the type and size of the new one. Apply on the village's BS&A online portal. The village aims to approve small permits in five days or less.
Contractors register with the village online. Registration lasts 12 months from approval.
Village of Mundelein Building Department ↗ · Mundelein Information Packet for Homeowners (05/04/26) ↗ · Mundelein Permits for Contractors ↗
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 Mundelein.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertyville | 3 mi | Check with city | $65 | ComEd |
| Vernon Hills | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Grayslake | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Gages Lake | 6 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $35 | ComEd |
| Wauconda | 6 mi | Required | $136 | ComEd |
| Round Lake | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Mundelein water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Mundelein?
$75, plus the $25 application fee charged on every permit.
Can I replace my own water heater in Mundelein?
Yes. Fill out a plumbing waiver and you can do it yourself. If not, a licensed plumber registered with the village has to do it.
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