Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SHOREWOOD
Shorewood, IL Water Heater
Replacement
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SHOREWOOD AT A GLANCE
Replacing a water heater in Shorewood.
In Shorewood, a water heater replacement is permitted as miscellaneous work on the Residential Remodeling Application. You email it to the Building Department. Plumbing contractors register with the village just by sending in their State of Illinois contractor certificate.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Shorewood Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- All contractors have to register with the village. Plumbing contractors do it by attaching their State of Illinois contractor certificate. The village's pages don't say what homeowners may do on a water heater.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Shorewood Public Works (annual water quality reports posted)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2002 (median) · 97% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 6 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 Shorewood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Shorewood
- 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 Shorewood average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Shorewood?
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 Shorewood 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 Shorewood 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 Shorewood 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 Shorewood 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.
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Lists Shorewood 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 Shorewood 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 Shorewood 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 SHOREWOOD
What Shorewood homes are like.
2002Median year built
20%Built before 1980
97%Owner-occupied
97%Heat with utility gas
96%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2002. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
97% 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 Shorewood.
State-licensed plumbers register free
Shorewood only asks plumbing contractors for a copy of their Illinois contractor certificate. They skip the bond, insurance and fee that other trades pay.
Village of Shorewood Contractor's Registration Application (2023) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Shorewood homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Shorewood Public Works (annual water quality reports posted)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Shorewood homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Shorewood. 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 Shorewood.
Permits and who issues them
Shorewood's Residential Remodeling Application (2023 form) lists water heaters, along with HVAC and generators, as miscellaneous work. Email applications and contractor registrations to permits@shorewoodil.gov.
Yes. Plumbing, roofing, irrigation and fire contractors just attach their State of Illinois contractor certificate. They pay no fee and need no bond or insurance. Other trades post a bond, show insurance and pay a fee.
Village of Shorewood Building Department ↗ · Village of Shorewood: Building Permits & Occupancy (applications) ↗ · Village of Shorewood Contractor's Registration Application (2023) ↗
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 Shorewood.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet | 3 mi | Required | $32 | ComEd |
| Minooka | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Crest Hill | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Channahon | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Plainfield | 8 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Romeoville | 10 mi | Check with city | $25 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Shorewood water heater questions.
Which Shorewood application covers a water heater?
The Residential Remodeling Application. It lists water heaters as miscellaneous work, along with HVAC and generators.
Village of Shorewood: Building Permits & Occupancy (applications) ↗
Does my plumber have to register with Shorewood?
Yes, but plumbing contractors only attach their Illinois contractor certificate. No bond, insurance or fee is needed.
Village of Shorewood Contractor's Registration Application (2023) ↗
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