Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN RIVER GROVE
River Grove Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in River Grove.
A water heater permit in River Grove costs $75 plus the plumbing permit fee, which starts at $85 (fee schedule in effect since May 2022). Your plumber must file a letter of intent. Water comes straight from Chicago and is about 8 gpg hard. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve homes.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of River Grove Building Department
- Permit fee
- $75 for a hot water heater, plus the plumbing permit fee: $85 minimum, or $15 for each $1,000 of work. From the fee schedule in effect May 1, 2022.
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed plumber. The plumbing permit is marked 'licensed plumber' and needs the contractor's letter of intent. The form has a signature line for the contractor or homeowner.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of River Grove (Lake Michigan water purchased directly from the City of Chicago) · about 141-143 mg/L as CaCO3 (roughly 8 gpg), per the City of Chicago's Q1 2025 plant-outlet analysis for the Lake Michigan water it supplies
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1963 (median) · 56% 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 River Grove averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in River Grove
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 for a hot water heater, plus the plumbing permit fee: $85 minimum, or $15 for each $1,000 of work. From the fee schedule in effect May 1, 2022.. Village of River Grove Building Department fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no River Grove average is shown.
What can change the price in River Grove?
Electrical or HVAC work needs a separate permit. The price depends on the value of the work; electrical starts at $85.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in River Grove?
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 River Grove 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists River Grove 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cook County
Lists River Grove among the areas it serves.
- 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 River Grove 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 RIVER GROVE
What River Grove homes are like.
1963Median year built
84%Built before 1980
56%Owner-occupied
90%Heat with utility gas
46%Single-family homes
About 84% 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 River Grove.
Fees for work done without a permit
The plumbing permit form has its own fee line for 'working without permit.' Remodeling worth more than $100 needs a building permit.
Village of River Grove: Plumbing Permit Application (9/12/2025) ↗ · Village of River Grove: Applications & Permits ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies River Grove homes.
Water
Village of River Grove (Lake Michigan water purchased directly from the City of Chicago): about 141-143 mg/L as CaCO3 (roughly 8 gpg), per the City of Chicago's Q1 2025 plant-outlet analysis for the Lake Michigan water it supplies
Village of River Grove 2025 CCR ↗ · Chicago DWM Comprehensive Chemical Analysis 2025 (Q1) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for River Grove homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in River Grove. 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 River Grove.
Permits and who issues them
River Grove's fee schedule has a line for a hot water heater plumbing permit. You apply with the village's plumbing permit form, and the contractor adds a letter of intent. The contractor or homeowner has to schedule the inspections.
Yes. Any contractor working in River Grove needs a village contractor's license (May 1-April 30): $150 general, $125 subcontractor.
Village of River Grove Building Department ↗ · Village of River Grove Fee Schedule (effective 5/1/2022) ↗ · Village of River Grove: Plumbing Permit Application (9/12/2025) ↗ · Village of River Grove: Applications & Permits ↗
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 River Grove.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park | 1 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Melrose Park | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| River Forest | 2 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | ComEd |
| Franklin Park | 2 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Norridge | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Schiller Park | 3 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
River Grove water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in River Grove?
$75 for the hot water heater, plus the plumbing permit fee, which is at least $85. These come from the fee schedule in effect May 1, 2022.
Does my plumber need a River Grove license?
Yes. Every contractor working in the village needs a River Grove license. Plumbing permits also need the contractor's letter of intent.
Where does River Grove's water come from?
River Grove buys Lake Michigan water straight from the City of Chicago.
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