Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WARRENVILLE
Warrenville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Warrenville.
Warrenville charges $100 for a Water Heater Replacement permit under its 2026 fee ordinance. If your heater dies and can't wait, you can replace it first and apply for the permit within 7 days. City water comes from four wells and is very hard, at 24–26 grains per gallon, so the city highly recommends a water softener.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Warrenville Building Division
- Permit fee
- $100 for Water Heater Replacement (City of Warrenville Annual Fee Ordinance 2026). The city may charge extra plan review at $50/hour, and $75 for a reinspection after a second failed inspection.
- Who gets the permit
- The city pages we read don't say. Plumbing work is covered by Illinois plumbing license rules.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- City of Warrenville municipal water (four wells) · 24–26 grains per gallon (city water Q&A, undated)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1982 (median) · 75% 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 Warrenville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Warrenville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$100 for Water Heater Replacement (City of Warrenville Annual Fee Ordinance 2026). The city may charge extra plan review at $50/hour, and $75 for a reinspection after a second failed inspection.. City of Warrenville Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Warrenville 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 Warrenville average is shown.
What can change the price in Warrenville?
General plumbing permits start at $100 (with 30 minutes of plan review included), plus $10 per fixture and $20 per water heater, vent included, on new work. Replacing a furnace or AC is a flat $75 HVAC fee.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Warrenville?
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 Warrenville 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of DuPage
Lists Warrenville 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.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Warrenville 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.
Aqua Flow Plumbing Corporation
Lists Warrenville 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 Warrenville 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 Warrenville 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 WARRENVILLE
What Warrenville homes are like.
1982Median year built
46%Built before 1980
75%Owner-occupied
84%Heat with utility gas
70%Single-family homes
About 46% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
84% 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 Warrenville.
Very hard well water
The city says its four wells deliver water at 24–26 grains per gallon and highly recommends a water softener. Hard water builds sediment in tanks and means tankless heaters need descaling more often.
7 days to file after an emergency swap
You can make an emergency repair before the permit is issued. Just apply for the permit within 7 days of the work.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Warrenville homes.
Energy
- Electric: ComEd
- Gas: Nicor Gas
Water
City of Warrenville municipal water (four wells): 24–26 grains per gallon (city water Q&A, undated)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Warrenville homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Warrenville. 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 Warrenville.
Permits and who issues them
Warrenville's 2026 fee ordinance lists a Water Heater Replacement plumbing permit. Most permits take less than two weeks. When yours is approved, the city emails you with the fees due. Emergency repairs can be done first, as long as you apply for the permit within 7 days.
City of Warrenville Building Division ↗ · City of Warrenville Annual Fee Ordinance 2026: Building, Permit, Plan Review Fees ↗ · City of Warrenville: Building Permit Information ↗ · City of Warrenville: Permit Types ↗
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 Warrenville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield | 4 mi | Required | $82.50 | ComEd |
| Wheaton | 5 mi | Required | By job value (from $25) | ComEd |
| Naperville | 5 mi | Not required (conditions apply) | — | City of Naperville Electric Utility |
| West Chicago | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Lisle | 6 mi | Required | $85 | ComEd |
| Aurora | 7 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Warrenville water heater questions.
How much is a water heater permit in Warrenville?
$100 for a water heater replacement under the 2026 fee ordinance. Extra plan review may cost $50/hour.
City of Warrenville Annual Fee Ordinance 2026: Building, Permit, Plan Review Fees ↗
How hard is Warrenville's water?
Very hard. The city reports 24–26 grains per gallon from its wells and highly recommends a softener.
What if my water heater fails and must be replaced right away?
Go ahead and replace it, then apply for the permit within 7 days.
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