Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ORLAND PARK
Orland Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Orland Park.
Every water heater installation in Orland Park needs a $95 permit. A licensed plumbing contractor files it online through Civic Access, with an Illinois 055 license and a sealed letter of intent. ComEd and Nicor Gas are the village's power and gas companies. Water is Lake Michigan water from Oak Lawn's regional system.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Orland Park Development Services Department
- Permit fee
- $95 (village Water Heater permit page, current as of 2026-09-30).
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed plumbing contractor with a current Illinois 055 license and a sealed letter of intent.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Orland Park, buying Lake Michigan water from Oak Lawn's regional system (Spur 1 and redundant Spur 2 mains)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1989 (median) · 86% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 9 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 Orland 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 Orland Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$95 (village Water Heater permit page, current as of 2026-09-30).. Village of Orland Park Development Services Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Orland 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 Orland Park average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Orland 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 Orland 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.
Comfort First Heating and Cooling
Lists Orland Park 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.
DRF Trusted Property Solutions (DRF Water Heating Solutions)
Lists Orland Park among the areas it serves. Based in 10242 Bode Street, Plainfield, IL 60585.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised skilled, knowledgeable installers, quick replacements and good cleanup, and one noted help getting inspection paperwork.
Worth knowing ComplaintsBoard posters alleged a $1,089 quote that became about $1,800, a post-install leak that damaged a neighbor's unit, and valves left closed that left a customer without water for two days.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Orland 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.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Orland Park 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 Orland Park 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 Orland Park 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 Orland 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Orland 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.
Order: companies based in Orland 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 ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING ORLAND PARK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN ORLAND PARK
What Orland Park homes are like.
1989Median year built
30%Built before 1980
86%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
78%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1989. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
89% 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 Orland Park.
Lake Michigan water ended the need for softeners
The village says moving from well water to Lake Michigan water in 1985 'eliminated water softeners in the Village'. Older homes may still have unused softener plumbing near the water heater.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Orland Park homes.
Water
Village of Orland Park, buying Lake Michigan water from Oak Lawn's regional system (Spur 1 and redundant Spur 2 mains)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Orland Park homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Orland Park. 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 Orland Park.
Permits and who issues them
Orland Park requires a permit for every water heater installation. Apply online in the Civic Access portal and give the total cost of the work. A plumbing inspector checks the finished job. Ask for the inspection in writing, not by phone. Same-day requests aren't accepted.
Orland Park has a contractor registration program run by Development Services.
Village of Orland Park Development Services Department ↗ · Orland Park Water Heater permit page ↗ · Orland Park Building Permit Information ↗
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 Orland Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinley Park | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Homer Glen | 5 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Palos Heights | 5 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Oak Forest | 5 mi | Check with city | $15 | ComEd |
| Mokena | 5 mi | Required | $70 | ComEd |
| Worth | 7 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Orland Park water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Orland Park?
$95. Every water heater installation needs one.
Can I schedule the inspection by phone?
No. Send an inspection request instead. Phone and same-day requests aren't accepted.
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