Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NORTH AURORA
North Aurora Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in North Aurora.
A plumbing permit in North Aurora is filed through Cloudpermit with the plumber's State of Illinois license and a letter of intent. The village doesn't make contractors register. Electric service is ComEd; gas is Nicor Gas. Tap water comes from six deep wells, treated at two plants on either side of the Fox River.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of North Aurora Community Development
- Who gets the permit
- The owner on record signs or approves the application. A plumbing permit needs a copy of the plumber's State of Illinois license and a letter of intent from the plumbing contractor.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of North Aurora Water Division (six deep wells feeding two treatment plants on either side of the Fox River)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2000 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 North Aurora averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in North Aurora
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for North Aurora 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 North Aurora average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in North Aurora?
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 North Aurora 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of DuPage
Lists North Aurora among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a water heater replacement crew and a technician who returned on time to check a heater installed six weeks earlier.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists North Aurora 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 North Aurora 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 North Aurora 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 North Aurora 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 NORTH AURORA
What North Aurora homes are like.
2000Median year built
27%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
83%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2000. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
83% 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 North Aurora.
Contractors don't register with the village
Many suburbs make contractors register. North Aurora doesn't. A plumbing permit needs the State plumbing license and a letter of intent instead.
Village of North Aurora: Building Permit and Zoning Applications ↗
Water from deep wells
Six active village wells pump groundwater from deep aquifers, including the St. Peter sandstone. Plants east and west of the Fox River treat it.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies North Aurora homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of North Aurora Water Division (six deep wells feeding two treatment plants on either side of the Fox River)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for North Aurora homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in North Aurora. 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 North Aurora.
Permits and who issues them
North Aurora takes building permit applications online through Cloudpermit or on paper. Plumbing is one of the project types on its general home application. Staff tell you when the permit is ready to pay for and pick up, and you schedule the required inspections.
Not required. The village only asks for a copy of the State of Illinois plumbing (or roofing) license when the project calls for it.
Village of North Aurora Community Development ↗ · Village of North Aurora: Building Permit and Zoning Applications ↗ · Village of North Aurora Residential Building Permit Application (6.5.24) ↗
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 North Aurora.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia | 3 mi | Check with city | — | City of Batavia Electric Utility |
| Aurora | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Geneva | 5 mi | Required | $55 | City of Geneva Electric Utility |
| Montgomery | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| St. Charles | 8 mi | Required | $40 | City of St. Charles Electric Utility |
| Warrenville | 8 mi | Required | $100 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
North Aurora water heater questions.
Does my plumber need to register with North Aurora?
No. North Aurora doesn't require contractor registration. A plumbing permit does need a copy of the State plumbing license and a letter of intent.
Village of North Aurora: Building Permit and Zoning Applications ↗ · Village of North Aurora Residential Building Permit Application (6.5.24) ↗
Where does North Aurora's water come from?
Six village wells pump it from deep underground aquifers, including the St. Peter.
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