Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN OAK PARK
Oak Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Oak Park.
Oak Park charges $175 for a water heater permit under its 2026 fee rules. Swap a gas heater for an electric or heat pump model and you get a $150 fee credit. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve the village, and water is Lake Michigan water from Chicago's Jardine plant.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Oak Park Development Services, Permits & Development Division
- Permit fee
- $175 per system or unit for a water heater (2026 Construction Fees, in effect March 1, 2026). The $100 home deposit counts toward it.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Oak Park (Lake Michigan water treated at Chicago's Jardine plant)
- Rebate worth checking
- Sustainability construction fee credit (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1938 (median) · 60% 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 Oak Park 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 Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$175 per system or unit for a water heater (2026 Construction Fees, in effect March 1, 2026). The $100 home deposit counts toward it.. Village of Oak Park Development Services, Permits & Development Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Oak Park 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 Park average is shown.
What can change the price in Oak Park?
Plumbing alterations on their own are $100 per unit. Flood-control or overhead sewer work is $200 per system.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Oak Park?
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 Park 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Oak Park 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.
Lifeline Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Oak Park among the areas it serves. Based in 296 Williams Pl, East Dundee, IL 60118.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A customer praised friendly technicians who explained a water heater replacement in plain terms, finished quickly and charged a reasonable price.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Oak Park 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.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Oak Park among the areas it serves. Based in 6928 N Greenview, Chicago, IL 60626 (second location in Roselle).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tidy tankless installs, phone troubleshooting that fixed a tankless unit, an 80-gallon upsize planned and installed at a fair price, and a fair price on replacing a 1991 heater.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (2012) said other plumbers later found the gas line and a mixed-metal water connection on their tankless install were done incorrectly, that the unit did not qualify for a federal credit they were told it would, and that calls went unanswered; no company response was captured.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Oak Park 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
Lists Oak Park among the areas it serves.
- 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 Park 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 ↗.
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HOMES IN OAK PARK
What Oak Park homes are like.
1938Median year built
86%Built before 1980
60%Owner-occupied
77%Heat with utility gas
43%Single-family homes
About 86% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
77% 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 Oak Park homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas (Nicor, not Peoples Gas, lists Oak Park in its service area)
Oak Park Residential Energy Efficiency Grant Guidelines ↗ · Nicor Gas tariff territory list ↗
Water
Village of Oak Park (Lake Michigan water treated at Chicago's Jardine plant)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Oak Park homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Oak Park. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Sustainability construction fee credit ↗ActiveA $150 permit-fee credit for replacing a gas water heater with an electric one, or $150 for a heat pump water heater.
- Residential Energy Efficiency Grant Program ↗UnclearGrants of up to $10,000 (below 80% AMI), up to $5,000 for 50% of the cost (80–120% AMI), or up to $1,000 for 50% of the cost (above 120% AMI).
- 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 Park.
Permits and who issues them
Oak Park's 2026 construction fees put water heaters under 'plumbing system installation (new or replacement of a system, unit and/or device)', so you need a plumbing permit. You pay a $100 home permit deposit when you apply. It isn't refunded, but it goes toward the permit.
Village of Oak Park Development Services, Permits & Development Division ↗ · Oak Park 2026 Construction Fees (updated 01/26/2026) ↗
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 Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest | 2 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | ComEd |
| Forest Park | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Elmwood Park | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Maywood | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Berwyn | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Cicero | 3 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | $55 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Oak Park water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Oak Park?
$175 per unit under the 2026 fees that took effect March 1, 2026. Your $100 home deposit goes toward it.
Is there a discount for switching to a heat pump water heater?
Yes. The village takes $150 off construction fees for a heat pump water heater or for replacing gas with electric (one or the other, not both).
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