Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PALOS HEIGHTS
Palos Heights Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Palos Heights.
Palos Heights doesn't say whether a same-type water heater swap needs a permit, but it has an Application for Plumbing Work Permit. Inspectors check for carbon monoxide detectors within 15 feet of each bedroom. State-licensed plumbers just show their license: no city fee, bond or insurance. Water is Chicago-treated Lake Michigan water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Palos Heights Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- The owner, the owner's contractor or an authorized agent can sign the application. Plumbing contractors must give their State of Illinois license.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Palos Heights (Lake Michigan water treated by the City of Chicago, bought from another supplier)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1976 (median) · 93% 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 Palos Heights averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Palos Heights
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights average is shown.
What can change the price in Palos Heights?
HVAC, furnace and boiler work, and electrical work, each have their own permit application.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Palos Heights?
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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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.
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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 PALOS HEIGHTS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PALOS HEIGHTS
What Palos Heights homes are like.
1976Median year built
58%Built before 1980
93%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
82%Single-family homes
About 58% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
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 Palos Heights.
Inspectors check CO detectors
Citing Illinois law, the plumbing permit application says carbon monoxide detectors must be installed within 15 feet of any bedroom when the inspector comes.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Palos Heights homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗ · ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗
Water
City of Palos Heights (Lake Michigan water treated by the City of Chicago, bought from another supplier)
Palos Heights 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Palos Heights homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Palos Heights. 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 Palos Heights.
Permits and who issues them
Palos Heights requires building permits for most home improvements. Send the Application for Plumbing Work Permit to building@palosheights.org or bring it to City Hall. Inspections need 24 hours' notice. By inspection time, carbon monoxide detectors must be in place within 15 feet of every bedroom. The city doesn't say whether a same-type water heater swap needs a permit.
Every contractor must register with the City before permits are issued: $200 general, $100 subcontractors, plus a $20,000 bond and $500,000 insurance. Plumbing contractors only give their Illinois license. They don't pay the fee or provide the bond or insurance.
City of Palos Heights Building Department ↗ · Palos Heights – Permits & Applications ↗ · Palos Heights Application for Plumbing Work Permit (PDF) ↗ · Palos Heights – Contractor Registration ↗
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 Palos Heights.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Chicago Ridge | 3 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Palos Hills | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Alsip | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Crestwood | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Oak Lawn | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Palos Heights water heater questions.
Does my plumber need a Palos Heights contractor license?
Plumbers must register, but they only give their State of Illinois license. Plumbing contractors don't need the city registration fee, the $20,000 bond or an insurance certificate.
What will the inspector check besides the plumbing?
Carbon monoxide detectors. The plumbing application says they must be installed within 15 feet of any bedroom by the time of inspection.
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