Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN NORTHLAKE
Northlake Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Northlake.
Northlake needs a plumbing permit for a water heater. The homeowner can file it, or a contractor with a State plumbing registration (055). Contractors also register yearly for $100 with a $10,000 bond. ComEd, Nicor Gas and the city's own water utility serve Northlake.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Northlake Department of Building and Inspectional Services
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing permit form has a box to check for work by the homeowner/property owner or by a contractor. For a contractor job, you need the State of Illinois plumbing registration (055) number and the licensed plumber's signature.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Northlake water utility (annual consumer confidence report posted)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1957 (median) · 71% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Northlake averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Northlake
- 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 Northlake average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Northlake?
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 Northlake 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.
Unlimited Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Lists Northlake among the areas it serves. Based in 185 N York St Rear, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
- Tank
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive quotes, a furnace, water heater and AC swap done in under a day with old equipment hauled away, and meticulous cleanup.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Northlake 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 NORTHLAKE
What Northlake homes are like.
1957Median year built
89%Built before 1980
71%Owner-occupied
82%Heat with utility gas
64%Single-family homes
About 89% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
82% 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 Northlake.
A homeowner box on the permit form
Next to the contractor option, Northlake's plumbing permit form offers a 'work will be done by homeowner/property owner' choice.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Northlake homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
City of Northlake water utility (annual consumer confidence report posted)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Northlake homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Northlake. 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 Northlake.
Permits and who issues them
On Northlake's Application for Plumbing Permit, Water Heater is one of the fixtures you count. Attach a description of the work and the plumber's proposal, and the form gives permission for inspection. Send it to the Department of Building and Inspectional Services (buildingdept@northlakecity.com).
Yes. Every contractor and subcontractor registers each year for $100, with a $10,000 bond and a certificate of insurance that names the city.
City of Northlake Department of Building and Inspectional Services ↗ · City of Northlake Application for Plumbing Permit ↗ · City of Northlake: Building Forms ↗ · City of Northlake: 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 Northlake.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park | 2 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Melrose Park | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Elmhurst | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Bellwood | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| River Grove | 4 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Schiller Park | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Northlake water heater questions.
Can a homeowner pull a plumbing permit in Northlake?
The city's plumbing permit application has a box to check when the homeowner/property owner is doing the work.
What does a contractor need to work in Northlake?
A yearly city registration: a $100 fee, a $10,000 bond and a certificate of insurance that names the city.
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