Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN VILLA PARK
Villa Park Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Villa Park.
Yes, Villa Park requires a plumbing permit. 'Water Heater' is a checkbox on the application, which you file through the village's online Permit Portal. An Illinois-licensed plumber must send a letter of intent and their license first. No water heater fee is posted. The village supplies water, and ComEd provides power.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Villa Park Community & Economic Development Department (Permitting Division)
- Who gets the permit
- Any plumbing beyond normal upkeep must be done by an Illinois state-licensed plumber. The plumber sends in a letter of intent and a valid state license before the permit is issued.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Villa Park (water, sewer and trash billing); wastewater treated by Salt Creek Sanitary District
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1958 (median) · 76% 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 Villa 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 Villa Park
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Villa Park post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Paragon Heating, Cooling & Tankless (Paragon Mechanical, Inc.). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Villa Park average is shown.
What can change the price in Villa Park?
Electrical and mechanical work need their own permits. The village uses the 2021 International Mechanical and Fuel Gas Codes (Ord. 4346, in effect since January 1, 2024).
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Villa 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 →
Abt Electronics & Appliances – Plumbing Services
Lists Villa 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.
Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Sewer & Electric
Lists Villa 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of DuPage
Lists Villa Park among the areas it serves.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Customers praised a water heater replacement crew and a technician who returned on time to check a heater installed six weeks earlier.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Paragon Heating, Cooling & Tankless (Paragon Mechanical, Inc.)
Lists Villa Park among the areas it serves. Based in 729 N Yale Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181.
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Tankless page: 'typical budgetary range for a standard residential tankless water heater replacement is $4,800 to $5,800' (assumes existing tankless or close-to-compatible setup; includes removal, install, reconnection, startup, testing). Home page coupon: '$500 OFF Tankless Water Heater/HVAC Installation'.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day replacement, tidy tankless installs, quick tankless repairs and technicians who explained maintenance clearly.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Unlimited Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Lists Villa Park among the areas it serves. Based in 185 N York St Rear, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
- Tank
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised competitive quotes, a furnace, water heater and AC swap done in under a day with old equipment hauled away, and meticulous cleanup.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
VanDerBosch Plumbing Inc.
Lists Villa Park 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 Villa Park 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 Villa 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 Villa 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 ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN VILLA PARK
What Villa Park homes are like.
1958Median year built
86%Built before 1980
76%Owner-occupied
89%Heat with utility gas
79%Single-family homes
About 86% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
89% 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 Villa Park.
Only cosmetic work skips a permit
In Villa Park, painting, carpeting, tiling and floor coverings are the only jobs that don't need a permit. Plumbing, electrical and mechanical work all do. Call the Permitting Division at 630-433-4300 with questions.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Villa Park homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd (the village also runs its own electric aggregation program for power supply)
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Villa Park – Utilities ↗ · Villa Park – Permitting Division (ComEd overhead service note) ↗
Water
Village of Villa Park (water, sewer and trash billing); wastewater treated by Salt Creek Sanitary District
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Villa Park homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Villa 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 Villa Park.
Permits and who issues them
Plumbing work in Villa Park needs a building permit, and 'Water Heater' is a checkbox on the Plumbing Permit Application. Apply on the online Permit Portal or email permits@invillapark.com. Include a description of the work, a letter of intent, and the plan/survey items the form asks for.
Villa Park has a contractor registration page. Plumbers turn in their state license and a letter of intent with each permit.
Village of Villa Park Community & Economic Development Department (Permitting Division) ↗ · Villa Park – Permitting Division ↗ · Villa Park Plumbing Permit 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 Villa Park.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Lombard | 2 mi | Required | $75 | ComEd |
| Addison | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Northlake | 4 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Glen Ellyn | 5 mi | Required | $125 | ComEd |
| Westchester | 5 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Villa Park water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Villa Park?
Yes. All plumbing work needs a permit, and the plumbing application has a water heater checkbox. The only exceptions are painting, carpeting, tiling and floor coverings.
Villa Park – Permitting Division ↗ · Villa Park Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) ↗
Who can do the work?
An Illinois state-licensed plumber, who must turn in a letter of intent and a valid state license before the permit is issued.
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