Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Plainfield.
We couldn't confirm Plainfield's water heater permit rules, so call the Building Department at 815-439-2937. Permits go through the village's Permitting & Licensing Portal. Electricity is from ComEd, gas from Nicor Gas. Water is Lake Michigan water bought from Illinois American Water under wheeling agreements from Chicago, at about 6.3 grains per gallon of hardness.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Plainfield Building & Code Enforcement
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Plainfield Water Division (Lake Michigan water purchased from Illinois American Water under wheeling agreements from Chicago)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2003 (median) · 88% 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 Plainfield averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Plainfield
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Plainfield 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 Plainfield average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Plainfield?
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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Plainfield 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.
PDM Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Lists Plainfield among the areas it serves. Based in 467 Ruby Street, Joliet, IL 60435.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement with no surprises on price, prompt and friendly installers, and effective water heater servicing.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Plainfield 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.
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Lists Plainfield among the areas it serves. Based in Multi-state company (no HQ stated); Chicago-area offices at 506 E Summit St, Crown Point, IN 46307; 1260 Transport Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383; 1935 Brandon Ct., Suite A-1, Glendale Heights, IL 60139; 724 E Veterans Pkwy Suite A, Yorkville, IL 60560.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised a tankless water heater installed with new HVAC and dehumidification equipment and said the company stands behind what it sells.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said a son's heater was replaced with a 50-gallon power-vent tank for $4,200 without the cost being discussed (2026), a technician recommended replacement without inspecting a tank that later worked after a flush (2026), and a heater Summers installed was called for replacement just out of warranty and a $59 fee was charged despite a service plan (2025); no company responses were captured.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Plainfield 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 Plainfield 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 PLAINFIELD
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN PLAINFIELD
What Plainfield homes are like.
2003Median year built
10%Built before 1980
88%Owner-occupied
90%Heat with utility gas
92%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2003. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Plainfield.
Put out an old water heater at Spring Cleanup
During the village's Spring Cleanup, you can set water heaters and other large appliances at the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular pickup day.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Plainfield homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Plainfield – Operating a New Business (utility contacts; seen via search listing) ↗
Water
Village of Plainfield Water Division (Lake Michigan water purchased from Illinois American Water under wheeling agreements from Chicago)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Plainfield homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Plainfield. 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 Plainfield.
Permits and who issues them
Plainfield's Building Department takes permit applications in the village's Permitting & Licensing Portal (815-439-2937). We couldn't confirm the village's water heater permit rules online.
Village of Plainfield Building & Code Enforcement ↗ · Plainfield – Building & Code Enforcement (search listing; page blocked to fetching) ↗
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 Plainfield.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego | 6 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Romeoville | 7 mi | Check with city | $25 | ComEd |
| Crest Hill | 8 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Shorewood | 8 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Bolingbrook | 8 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Montgomery | 9 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Plainfield water heater questions.
How hard is Plainfield's water?
About 6.3 grains per gallon for its Lake Michigan water, according to the village's water service page.
How do I get rid of my old water heater in Plainfield?
Set it at the curb by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day during the village's Spring Cleanup.
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