Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN TINLEY PARK
Tinley Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Tinley Park.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Tinley Park, but no plans are needed. The fee is based on the job's cost: $50 for work up to $6,000. ComEd supplies power, Nicor Gas supplies gas, and the village's water is Chicago's Lake Michigan water piped in through Oak Lawn.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Tinley Park Community Development, Building Division
- Permit fee
- Based on the job's cost: $50 for home projects costing $0–$6,000, and $80 for more than $6,000 up to $12,000 (from the village's current fee page, which has no date).
- Who gets the permit
- Either a contractor or a resident can apply. Every contractor on the permit must be licensed with the village or hold a state license. Plumbing permits must include a letter of intent, as the Illinois Plumbing License Law requires.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Tinley Park (Chicago's Lake Michigan water delivered through the Village of Oak Lawn)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1987 (median) · 87% 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 Tinley Park averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Tinley Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on the job's cost: $50 for home projects costing $0–$6,000, and $80 for more than $6,000 up to $12,000 (from the village's current fee page, which has no date).. Village of Tinley Park Community Development, Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Tinley Park?
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 →
Kevin Szabo Jr Plumbing
Lists Tinley Park among the areas it serves. Based in Tinley Park, IL (no street address published).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised quick scheduling, clean installations with new shut-off valves, removal of the old tank, and courteous technicians.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park 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.
J. Blanton Plumbing
Lists Tinley Park among the areas it serves. Based in 1945 Techny Road, #11, Northbrook, IL 60062.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive, honest quotes, clear explanations and prompt, efficient water heater work.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints could be verified in the sources that were accessible.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Tinley Park 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.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Tinley Park 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park 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 ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING TINLEY PARK
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN TINLEY PARK
What Tinley Park homes are like.
1987Median year built
38%Built before 1980
87%Owner-occupied
92%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1987. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
92% 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 Tinley Park.
Nicor is moving gas meters outside
The village says Nicor Gas is moving gas meters from inside homes to the outside as part of upgrading its lines. That can change where the gas line comes into the basement near your water heater.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Tinley Park homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd (the village's electric aggregation program is on hold, so homes went back to ComEd for supply)
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Tinley Park – Electric Aggregation ↗ · Tinley Park – Utility Information ↗
Water
Village of Tinley Park (Chicago's Lake Michigan water delivered through the Village of Oak Lawn)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Tinley Park homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Tinley Park. 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 Tinley Park.
Permits and who issues them
Tinley Park's building code says you need a permit before any building, alteration or repair work. Water heaters are on the village's list of online permits with no plan review. Expect 7–10 business days. You pay fees and schedule inspections online.
Before the village issues a permit, contractors must be licensed with Tinley Park (or show a state license) and have a current insurance certificate on file.
Village of Tinley Park Community Development, Building Division ↗ · Tinley Park – Building Permits ↗ · Tinley Park – Permit Fees ↗ · Tinley Park – Contractor Licensing ↗
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 Tinley Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Forest | 4 mi | Check with city | $15 | ComEd |
| Orland Park | 4 mi | Required | $95 | ComEd |
| Country Club Hills | 4 mi | Check with city | $10 | ComEd |
| Mokena | 5 mi | Required | $70 | ComEd |
| Matteson | 5 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Frankfort | 5 mi | Check with city | $25 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Tinley Park water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Tinley Park?
It depends on the cost of the job: $50 for work up to $6,000, and $80 for work over $6,000 up to $12,000.
Does my plumber need to be licensed with Tinley Park?
Yes. Tinley Park won't issue the permit unless every contractor on it is licensed with the village or holds a state license. Plumbing permits also need a letter of intent.
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