Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ROUND LAKE BEACH
Round Lake Beach Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Round Lake Beach.
Round Lake Beach hasn't posted a permit rule or fee just for water heaters, so ask the Village before you replace one. Plumbing permits use a residential plumbing application, sent through BS&A Online or by email. Plumbers register but skip the fee and bond. ComEd and Nicor Gas serve the village, and water is Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · Village of Round Lake Beach Building, Economic & Community Development
- Who gets the permit
- The owner or a contractor can do the work. A contractor needs a signed contract or the owner's signature on the form, plus a letter of intent if it applies.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Round Lake Beach (Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency since 1992; backup wells during agency maintenance)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1986 (median) · 79% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 1 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 Round Lake Beach averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Round Lake Beach
- 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 Round Lake Beach average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Round Lake Beach?
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 Round Lake Beach 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.
Order: companies based in Round Lake Beach 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 ROUND LAKE BEACH
What Round Lake Beach homes are like.
1986Median year built
43%Built before 1980
79%Owner-occupied
87%Heat with utility gas
87%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1986. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
87% 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 Round Lake Beach.
Check your HOA rules too
The plumbing form reminds owners that the Village only checks its own codes. If you're in a homeowners' association, following HOA rules (such as rules on outside vents) is up to you.
A missed inspection costs $100
Book inspections 48 business hours ahead and pick a set time window. Missing one costs $100. If you're not ready when the window starts, you'll pay a re-inspection fee.
Backup wells during maintenance
When the water agency does maintenance, the Village switches to backup wells. Some customers notice the water tastes or smells different.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Round Lake Beach homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Nicor Gas tariff: municipalities to which the schedule applies ↗ · ComEd: Company Information (electric service across northern Illinois) ↗
Water
Village of Round Lake Beach (Lake Michigan water from the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency since 1992; backup wells during agency maintenance)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Round Lake Beach homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Round Lake Beach. 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 Round Lake Beach.
Permits and who issues them
Round Lake Beach uses a Residential Plumbing Application. Apply on the BS&A online portal or by email. Complete over-the-counter permits usually take 24–48 hours; home reviews take about 7–10 business days. The Village has no posted rule for water heaters, and they aren't on its over-the-counter permit list.
Every contractor registers with the Village; registrations end April 30. Plumbers and fire alarm contractors don't pay the registration fee and don't need insurance or a bond.
Village of Round Lake Beach Building, Economic & Community Development ↗ · Round Lake Beach – Building Permits ↗ · Round Lake Beach Residential Plumbing Application (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 Round Lake Beach.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Lindenhurst | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Grayslake | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Gages Lake | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $35 | ComEd |
| Fox Lake | 6 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Antioch | 7 mi | Check with city | Usually 2% of the projec | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Round Lake Beach water heater questions.
Do plumbers need to register in Round Lake Beach?
Yes. Every contractor registers with the Village. Plumbers don't pay the registration fee and don't need insurance or a bond.
How are inspections scheduled?
Call 847-546-2351 or email the Village at least 48 business hours ahead and choose a time window. A missed inspection costs $100.
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