Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN STREAMWOOD
Streamwood Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Streamwood.
Yes, Streamwood requires a permit to replace a water heater. Its village rules are detailed: rigid Type L copper with no flexible water connectors, and solid gas pipe. Owners who live in the home can do it themselves. Rentals need a village-licensed contractor, and every plumbing permit needs the plumber's letter of intent.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Streamwood Community Development Department
- Who gets the permit
- An owner who lives in the home may do the work. Re-piping must be done by a licensed plumber or that owner. Rental and commercial properties must use a contractor, and every contractor must be licensed with the village.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Streamwood (Lake Michigan water stored in village tanks)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1981 (median) · 89% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 7 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 Streamwood averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Streamwood
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Streamwood 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 Streamwood average is shown.
What can change the price in Streamwood?
Electric water heaters must meet electrical codes. The handout expects the new heater to go in about the same place, at the same platform height, as the old one.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Streamwood?
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 Streamwood 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Streamwood 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.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Streamwood 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.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Streamwood among the areas it serves. Based in 6928 N Greenview, Chicago, IL 60626 (second location in Roselle).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tidy tankless installs, phone troubleshooting that fixed a tankless unit, an 80-gallon upsize planned and installed at a fair price, and a fair price on replacing a 1991 heater.
Worth knowing One Yelp reviewer (2012) said other plumbers later found the gas line and a mixed-metal water connection on their tankless install were done incorrectly, that the unit did not qualify for a federal credit they were told it would, and that calls went unanswered; no company response was captured.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Aqua Flow Plumbing Corporation
Lists Streamwood among the areas it serves. Based in Carol Stream, IL (street address not published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Streamwood 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 Streamwood 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 Streamwood 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 STREAMWOOD
What Streamwood homes are like.
1981Median year built
48%Built before 1980
89%Owner-occupied
90%Heat with utility gas
90%Single-family homes
About 48% 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 Streamwood.
Village install rules
Streamwood's handout requires a full-port 3/4-inch valve on the cold side only. Water lines must be rigid Type L copper, with no flexible connectors. Gas must be solid pipe with a union and drip leg. The relief line must be full-size galvanized or copper and end within 6 inches of the floor. Each flue joint needs three screws. Closets need 100 sq in openings at the top and bottom. Gas heaters in garages must sit 18 inches up, and second-floor heaters need a pan.
Village of Streamwood: Water Heaters permit handout (references revised 3/11) ↗
The handout cites older codes
The handout's code references were last revised in March 2011 and cite the 2004 Illinois Plumbing Code and the 2006 IRC. Check current rules with Community Development at 630-736-3843.
Village of Streamwood: Water Heaters permit handout (references revised 3/11) ↗
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Streamwood homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
Village of Streamwood (Lake Michigan water stored in village tanks)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Streamwood homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Streamwood. 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 Streamwood.
Permits and who issues them
Streamwood's water heater handout says a permit is required. Every plumbing permit application must include a letter of intent from the licensed plumber in charge, signed and either sealed or notarized. Apply through the village's Citizen Self Service portal.
Yes. Every contractor must register (get a license) with the village each year, through Citizen Self Service or by email. Staff re-check insurance and certifications with each permit.
Village of Streamwood Community Development Department ↗ · Village of Streamwood: Water Heaters permit handout (references revised 3/11) ↗ · Village of Streamwood: Building Permits ↗ · Village of Streamwood: Contractor 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 Streamwood.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Park | 3 mi | Required | $12 | ComEd |
| Hoffman Estates | 3 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Bartlett | 4 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Schaumburg | 5 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Roselle | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Bloomingdale | 7 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Streamwood water heater questions.
Is a permit required for a water heater in Streamwood?
Yes. The village's water heater handout says you need a permit.
Village of Streamwood: Water Heaters permit handout (references revised 3/11) ↗
Can I use flexible connectors?
No. Streamwood requires rigid Type L copper for water and solid pipe for gas. Flexible connectors aren't allowed.
Village of Streamwood: Water Heaters permit handout (references revised 3/11) ↗
Can a homeowner do the work?
Yes, if you own the home and live there. Rental and commercial properties must hire a contractor licensed by the village.
Village of Streamwood: Water Heaters permit handout (references revised 3/11) ↗
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