Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN PLANO
Plano Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Plano.
Plano, in Kendall County, doesn't say whether replacing a water heater needs a permit. It uses one paper building permit application, and the building and zoning officer sets the fee after review. Nicor Gas serves the city. Tap water is city groundwater.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Plano Building, Planning & Zoning Department
- Who gets the permit
- The owner/applicant signs the application, which asks for the plumber's name and license number.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Plano Water Department (groundwater)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2002 (median) · 70% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Plano averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Plano
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Plano average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Plano?
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 →
Comfort First Heating and Cooling
Lists Plano 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Plano 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.
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Lists Plano 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.
Order: companies based in Plano 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 PLANO
What Plano homes are like.
2002Median year built
32%Built before 1980
70%Owner-occupied
91%Heat with utility gas
91%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2002. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
91% 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 Plano.
Fees set job by job
Plano's building and zoning officer reviews each application, sets the permit fee and tells you within about 5 working days. Extra inspections for unfinished work cost more.
Plano – Building Fees, Inspections & Permits ↗ · Plano – Application for Building Permit (PDF) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Plano homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd (no city source confirms this)
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
City of Plano Water Department (groundwater)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Plano homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Plano. 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 Plano.
Permits and who issues them
Plano has one paper building permit application. Return it to the building and zoning officer, who sets the fee and lets you know within about 5 working days. Inspections need 48 hours' notice. The city doesn't publish a list saying whether water heater replacements need a permit.
City of Plano Building, Planning & Zoning Department ↗ · Plano – Building Fees, Inspections & Permits ↗ · Plano – Application for Building Permit (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 Plano.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorkville | 6 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Montgomery | 10 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Oswego | 10 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| North Aurora | 13 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Aurora | 14 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Plainfield | 15 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Plano water heater questions.
How much is a permit in Plano?
There's no posted fee table. The building and zoning officer sets the fee and tells you within about 5 working days of getting your application.
Where does Plano's water come from?
Groundwater, according to the city's 2025 water quality report.
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