Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN OAK LAWN
Oak Lawn Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Oak Lawn.
Yes, Oak Lawn requires a permit to install or replace a water heater. A contractor with an Oak Lawn contractor's license files it online in the village's BS&A portal. The posted plumbing fees start at $50 for homes but have no water heater line. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve the village, which gets Lake Michigan water from Chicago.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Oak Lawn Building Division
- Permit fee
- No water heater line. The village plumbing fee schedule (file dated 2023) shows an R-1 minimum of $50 and $15 per fixture for additions/alterations.
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors must be licensed with the village before permits are issued. Plumbers give their Illinois Department of Public Health registration and a certificate of insurance. The village pages don't mention a homeowner option for water heaters.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Oak Lawn Water Division (Lake Michigan water from Chicago)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1966 (median) · 83% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Oak Lawn averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Oak Lawn
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeNo water heater line. The village plumbing fee schedule (file dated 2023) shows an R-1 minimum of $50 and $15 per fixture for additions/alterations.. Village of Oak Lawn Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Oak Lawn?
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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Oak Lawn 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.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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 OAK LAWN
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN OAK LAWN
What Oak Lawn homes are like.
1966Median year built
78%Built before 1980
83%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
69%Single-family homes
About 78% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
86% 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 Oak Lawn.
Get the village contractor license first
A contractor without an Oak Lawn contractor's license can't get a permit. Plumbers need a copy of their IDPH registration and an insurance certificate to get that license.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Oak Lawn homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Oak Lawn Water Division (Lake Michigan water from Chicago)
Village of Oak Lawn: Water Division ↗ · Village of Oak Lawn: Consumer Confidence Report (2025) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Oak Lawn homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Oak Lawn. 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 Oak Lawn.
Permits and who issues them
Oak Lawn says installing or replacing a hot water heater or boiler needs a permit. Apply online in the village's BS&A permit portal. Send questions to permits@oaklawn-il.gov.
Yes. Contractors email an application for an Oak Lawn contractor's license, which takes up to 5 days. Plumbers include their IDPH registration and a certificate of insurance.
Village of Oak Lawn Building Division ↗ · Village of Oak Lawn: Permit Information ↗ · Village of Oak Lawn Plumbing Fee Schedule (posted 2023) ↗ · Village of Oak Lawn: Contractor Licensing ↗
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 Oak Lawn.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Ridge | 2 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Burbank | 2 mi | Check with city | The gas water heater saf | ComEd |
| Evergreen Park | 3 mi | Check with city | $100, | ComEd |
| Worth | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Alsip | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Bridgeview | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Oak Lawn water heater questions.
Is a permit required to replace a water heater in Oak Lawn?
Yes. The Building Division says installing or replacing a hot water heater or boiler needs a permit.
What does a plumber need to work in Oak Lawn?
An Oak Lawn contractor's license. They apply with an IDPH plumbing registration and a certificate of insurance.
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