Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NEW LENOX
New Lenox Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in New Lenox.
New Lenox requires a $75 Miscellaneous Permit and a final inspection to replace a water heater. Contractors must register with the village first ($150 plus a $10,000 bond). Power comes from ComEd and gas from Nicor Gas. Tap water is Lake Michigan water from Chicago, piped through the Oak Lawn-run Southwest Water Transmission System.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of New Lenox Community Development Department (Building)
- Permit fee
- $75 miscellaneous permit for air conditioners, furnaces and water heaters (guide updated August 2023). $25 per re-inspection. Fees may double if work starts before the permit.
- Who gets the permit
- Homeowners may do their own work. Any contractor must have a current New Lenox contractor registration before the permit is issued.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of New Lenox (Lake Michigan water from Chicago via the Southwest Water Transmission System operated by Oak Lawn)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1998 (median) · 92% 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 New Lenox averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in New Lenox
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 miscellaneous permit for air conditioners, furnaces and water heaters (guide updated August 2023). $25 per re-inspection. Fees may double if work starts before the permit.. Village of New Lenox Community Development Department (Building) 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 New Lenox average is shown.
What can change the price in New Lenox?
If the venting changes, for example going from a draft-hood heater to a direct-vent one, include that with the permit application.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in New Lenox?
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 New Lenox 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 New Lenox 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.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists New Lenox 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 New Lenox 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 New Lenox 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 New Lenox 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 New Lenox 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 New Lenox 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 NEW LENOX
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN NEW LENOX
What New Lenox homes are like.
1998Median year built
19%Built before 1980
92%Owner-occupied
87%Heat with utility gas
92%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1998. 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 New Lenox.
Tell the village about venting changes
If you change the venting, such as going from a standard draft-hood heater to direct vent, New Lenox wants that included in the permit application.
Village of New Lenox Miscellaneous Permits Guide (updated August 2023) ↗
Emergency replacements
If the heater has to go in on an emergency basis, you still apply for the Miscellaneous Permit, by the next business day.
Village of New Lenox Miscellaneous Permits Guide (updated August 2023) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies New Lenox homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of New Lenox (Lake Michigan water from Chicago via the Southwest Water Transmission System operated by Oak Lawn)
Village of New Lenox: Water & Sewer ↗ · Village of New Lenox 2025 Annual Water Quality Report ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for New Lenox homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in New Lenox. 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 New Lenox.
Permits and who issues them
New Lenox requires a Miscellaneous Permit for water heaters. Send the manufacturer's specs with it and say whether the unit is a direct replacement or a high-efficiency upgrade. Review takes three to five working days. A final inspection is required, with the specs on site. For an emergency install, apply the next business day.
Yes. Contractors and subcontractors pay $150 to register. They must show general liability insurance (and workers' comp if it applies) and a $10,000 surety bond.
Village of New Lenox Community Development Department (Building) ↗ · Village of New Lenox Miscellaneous Permits Guide (updated August 2023) ↗ · Village of New Lenox: Residential / Home Improvement Projects ↗ · Village of New Lenox: Contractor Registration ↗
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 New Lenox.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokena | 5 mi | Required | $70 | ComEd |
| Frankfort | 5 mi | Check with city | $25 | ComEd |
| Manhattan | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Lockport | 6 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Homer Glen | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Crest Hill | 9 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
New Lenox water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in New Lenox?
$75, according to the village's Miscellaneous Permits Guide (updated August 2023).
Village of New Lenox Miscellaneous Permits Guide (updated August 2023) ↗
Can I replace my water heater before getting the permit in an emergency?
Yes, but you must send the permit application to the Building Department the next business day.
Village of New Lenox Miscellaneous Permits Guide (updated August 2023) ↗
Does my plumber need to register with New Lenox?
Yes. The village won't issue a permit for work by a contractor who isn't registered.
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