Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROMEOVILLE
Romeoville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Romeoville.
Romeoville says most home improvements need a building permit but posts no water heater rule, so ask the Building Division. Every contractor, plumbers included, must register. ComEd and Nicor supply power and gas. Water comes from village wells for now, with a switch to Lake Michigan water planned by 2030.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Romeoville Building Division
- Permit fee
- Home remodeling and accessory permits cost $25 for each inspection needed (2023 fee schedule). Water heaters don't have their own line item.
- Who gets the permit
- Every contractor, subcontractor and plumbing contractor must be registered with the village.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Romeoville (groundwater from 6 deep and 6 shallow wells)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1999 (median) · 81% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Romeoville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Romeoville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeHome remodeling and accessory permits cost $25 for each inspection needed (2023 fee schedule). Water heaters don't have their own line item.. Village of Romeoville Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Romeoville 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 Romeoville average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Romeoville?
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 Romeoville 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 Romeoville 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Romeoville 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 Romeoville 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 Romeoville 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 Romeoville 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 Romeoville 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 Romeoville 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 Romeoville 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 ROMEOVILLE
What Romeoville homes are like.
1999Median year built
29%Built before 1980
81%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
85%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1999. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
89% 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 Romeoville.
Well water now, Lake Michigan by 2030
Romeoville pumps groundwater from deep wells (about 1,000 feet) and shallow wells. It plans to switch to Lake Michigan water by 2030 through the Grand Prairie Water Commission. Well water is often harder than lake water. That affects sediment in the tank and whether a softener makes sense.
Softeners add sodium
The 2025 water report shows sodium up to 164 ppm (sampled in 2023). It names water softeners as one source.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Romeoville homes.
Water
Village of Romeoville (groundwater from 6 deep and 6 shallow wells)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Romeoville homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Romeoville. 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 Romeoville.
Permits and who issues them
Romeoville says most home improvements need a building permit. It asks you to check with the Building Division before any building, changes or repairs. You apply online. The village hasn't published a rule specific to water heaters.
Yes. All contractors, subcontractors and plumbing contractors must register with the village and be bonded. Licensing is now done online.
Village of Romeoville Building Division ↗ · Village of Romeoville: Building Permits ↗ · Village of Romeoville Fee Schedule (2023) ↗ · Village of Romeoville: Contractor's Registration ↗
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 Romeoville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Hill | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Bolingbrook | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Lockport | 4 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Lemont | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Plainfield | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Homer Glen | 8 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Romeoville water heater questions.
Does my plumber need to be registered in Romeoville?
Yes. Every contractor, subcontractor and plumbing contractor has to be registered with the village.
Where does Romeoville's water come from?
Today it comes from six deep and six shallow village wells. The village plans to move to Lake Michigan water by 2030 through the Grand Prairie Water Commission.
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