Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PALOS HILLS
Palos Hills Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Palos Hills.
Palos Hills lists one water heater job that needs a permit: going from a gas tank to tankless. A same-type tank swap isn't on the list. Contractors register and post a surety bond. Homeowners doing their own work sign a hold-harmless agreement. Nicor Gas serves the city, and water is Chicago-treated Lake Michigan water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Palos Hills Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor registered with the city, or a homeowner doing the work who signs a hold-harmless agreement.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Palos Hills water system (water treated by the City of Chicago)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1977 (median) · 77% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Hills 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 Hills
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Palos Hills 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 Hills average is shown.
What can change the price in Palos Hills?
Going from a gas tank water heater to a tankless one needs a permit.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Palos Hills?
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 Hills 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 Hills 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.
M/R Plumbing Air Heating Electrical
Lists Palos Hills 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 Hills 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 Hills 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 Hills 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 Hills 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 PALOS HILLS
What Palos Hills homes are like.
1977Median year built
63%Built before 1980
77%Owner-occupied
81%Heat with utility gas
55%Single-family homes
About 63% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
81% 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 Hills.
Building codes the city uses
Palos Hills follows the 2021 IRC and the 2021 International Plumbing Code. Electrical work follows the 2018 Chicago Electrical Code.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Palos Hills homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd (no city source confirms this)
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
City of Palos Hills water system (water treated by the City of Chicago)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Palos Hills homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Palos Hills. 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 Hills.
Permits and who issues them
Changing a gas hot water tank to a tankless water heater is on Palos Hills' permit list. Swapping a tank for the same type is not listed. Apply online (CivicReview) or at City Hall, 10335 S. Roberts Rd. You'll need the property index number.
Contractors register with the city. General contractors pay $50 for 2 years with a $25,000 surety bond. Subcontractors pay $25 a year with a $10,000 bond. Both need liability insurance. Plumbers use a separate Plumber Registration Application with their state license and bond.
City of Palos Hills Building Department ↗ · Palos Hills – Permits ↗ · Palos Hills – Contractors ↗ · Palos Hills – Plumber Registration Application (PDF) ↗
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 Hills.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Hills | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Worth | 2 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Chicago Ridge | 2 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Bridgeview | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Palos Heights | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Justice | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Palos Hills water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to switch to a tankless water heater in Palos Hills?
Yes. The city lists changing a gas hot water tank to a tankless water heater as work that needs a permit.
Can a homeowner pull the permit?
Yes. A homeowner doing the work signs a hold-harmless agreement. Otherwise the contractor must be registered with the city.
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