Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN VERNON HILLS
Vernon Hills Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Vernon Hills.
Yes, Vernon Hills requires a permit, but there's no fee. You just leave a $50 completion bond, and there's only a final inspection. If you own and live in a single-family home, you can install it yourself. North Shore Gas supplies gas, and Lake County Public Works provides water.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Vernon Hills Building Division
- Permit fee
- No permit fee. A $50 completion bond is required (from the village's Permit Fees list, which has no date, and a 2021 counter handout).
- Who gets the permit
- A plumber licensed by the State of Illinois or the City of Chicago must install it. In a single-family home, the owner who lives there may do it instead.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- North Shore Gas
- Water
- Lake County Public Works (sewer and water service)
- Rebate worth checking
- Illinois IRA Home Energy Rebates (HEAR and HOMES) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1991 (median) · 68% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 5 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 Vernon Hills averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Vernon Hills
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeNo permit fee. A $50 completion bond is required (from the village's Permit Fees list, which has no date, and a 2021 counter handout).. Village of Vernon Hills Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Vernon Hills post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of McHenry County, Perfect Home Services. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Vernon Hills average is shown.
What can change the price in Vernon Hills?
A heater on the second floor or higher must sit in a drain pan piped to a floor drain. A heater above fixtures or ceilings, or in an attic, needs a vacuum relief valve. Gas heaters need a shut-off valve; electric heaters need a disconnect switch.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Vernon Hills?
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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills 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 McHenry County
Lists Vernon Hills among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: "$200 Off Water Heater Installation" coupon (listed as expiring 01/31/2027)
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick installs (including a Friday-night job), a leak repair that saved the unit, clear quotes, and explanations of warranty and maintenance.
Worth knowing Two positive reviewers said follow-up work was needed (one said the new heater was a lemon and was swapped the same evening; another said a water temperature problem needed a second visit); no water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills 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 VERNON HILLS
What Vernon Hills homes are like.
1991Median year built
31%Built before 1980
68%Owner-occupied
79%Heat with utility gas
60%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1991. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
79% 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 Vernon Hills.
Drain pan on upper floors
Any water heater on the second floor or above must sit in a drain pan that's piped to a floor drain.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Vernon Hills homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: North Shore Gas
Vernon Hills Utilities ↗ · North Shore Gas municipalities served (2019 tariff sheet) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Vernon Hills homes.
For ComEd and North Shore Gas customers in Vernon Hills. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Vernon Hills.
Permits and who issues them
You can get a residential water heater permit at the counter in Vernon Hills, and only a final inspection is needed. There's no permit fee, but the village holds a $50 completion bond, paid in cash or by check.
Village of Vernon Hills Building Division ↗ · Vernon Hills Building Department Permit Fees ↗ · Vernon Hills Residential Permit Information (OTC 2021) ↗
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 Vernon Hills.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertyville | 3 mi | Check with city | $65 | ComEd |
| Mundelein | 4 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Buffalo Grove | 5 mi | Required | $65 | ComEd |
| Lake Forest | 5 mi | Check with city | $60 | ComEd |
| Lake Zurich | 7 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Deerfield | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Vernon Hills water heater questions.
What does a water heater permit cost in Vernon Hills?
There's no permit fee. You do need to leave a $50 completion bond.
Can I install my own water heater?
Yes, if it's a single-family home you own and live in. Otherwise, hire a plumber licensed by Illinois or Chicago.
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