Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PARK FOREST
Park Forest Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Park Forest.
Yes, Park Forest lists water heater replacement as permit work. The fee depends on job cost and starts at $60 for $251 to $1,500 of work. Applications are paper only. Contractors need a village license, and homeowners doing their own work file a waiver. Utilities are ComEd and Nicor Gas. Water comes from village wells, softened at Park Forest's own plant.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Park Forest Building Department (Building & Community Development)
- Permit fee
- Based on job cost: $60 for $251–$1,500 of work, $100 for $1,501–$2,000, then $100 plus $10 per $1,000 over $2,001. No fee under $250, but you still need the permit.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor licensed by Park Forest (the homeowner also signs the proposal or application), or a homeowner doing the work who files a waiver form.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Park Forest (six ~300-foot wells in a dolomite aquifer, lime-softened at the village plant)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1958 (median) · 66% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Park Forest averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Park Forest
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job cost: $60 for $251–$1,500 of work, $100 for $1,501–$2,000, then $100 plus $10 per $1,000 over $2,001. No fee under $250, but you still need the permit.. Village of Park Forest Building Department (Building & Community Development) fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Park Forest post water heater prices or specials on their websites: A W Adams Installs LLC. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Park Forest average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Park Forest?
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 →
A W Adams Installs LLC
Lists Park Forest among the areas it serves. Based in Steger, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon image on replacement page: '$60 OFF 40-Gallon Tank Water Heater Install'; also a labor-discount coupon for customer-supplied units (amount not captured)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Thumbtack reviewers praised quick scheduling, clear explanations and honest, non-salesy assessments on water heater installs and repairs.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Park Forest 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Park Forest 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Park Forest 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 Park Forest 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 PARK FOREST
What Park Forest homes are like.
1958Median year built
92%Built before 1980
66%Owner-occupied
90%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
About 92% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
90% 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 Park Forest.
The village softens its well water
Well water goes to Park Forest's own treatment plant (opened 2007). There it is softened with lime and soda ash, filtered and treated with orthophosphate to limit pipe corrosion.
Permits on paper only
The Building Department won't take permits by email or online. Drop off or mail the application with payment.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Park Forest homes.
Water
Village of Park Forest (six ~300-foot wells in a dolomite aquifer, lime-softened at the village plant)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Park Forest homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Park Forest. 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 Park Forest.
Permits and who issues them
Park Forest lists Water Heater Replacement as a standard permit priced by job cost. It's paper only. Drop off or mail the application, fee and your contractor's proposal to the Building Department, signed in ink. Email and online applications aren't accepted.
Every contractor needs a village license before work starts: $150 a year for general contractors, $50 for subcontractors. Plumbers file an Application for Plumber's Registration with their Illinois plumber's license.
Village of Park Forest Building Department (Building & Community Development) ↗ · Park Forest – Permits ↗ · Park Forest – Contractors ↗
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 Park Forest.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richton Park | 3 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Chicago Heights | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Matteson | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Homewood | 6 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
| Country Club Hills | 6 mi | Check with city | $10 | ComEd |
| Hazel Crest | 6 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Park Forest water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Park Forest?
It's based on job cost: $60 for $251–$1,500, $100 for $1,501–$2,000, and $100 plus $10 per $1,000 above $2,001.
Can I apply for the permit online?
No. Bring it in or mail it, with the fee and original signatures.
Is Park Forest's water softened?
Yes. The village's treatment plant softens the well water with lime and soda ash.
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