Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WOODRIDGE
Woodridge Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Woodridge.
Yes, Woodridge requires a permit and a final inspection for every water heater install. Bring complete paperwork and you can get the permit the same day. The village guide lists what the inspector checks: bonding, a sediment trap, a floor drain and the relief pipe. Utilities are ComEd for electric and Nicor Gas for gas. Water is Lake Michigan water bought through the DuPage Water Commission, about 8 gpg hard.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Woodridge Community Development Department
- Who gets the permit
- Plumbing contractors need Illinois licenses 055 and 058, a $10,000 surety bond and insurance on file with the village. Someone must pick up and sign for the permit at Village Hall.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Woodridge (Lake Michigan water purchased through the DuPage Water Commission from Chicago) · about 8 gpg (137 mg/L as CaCO3) for DuPage Water Commission Lake Michigan water, per the commission's FAQ (undated)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1982 (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 Woodridge averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Woodridge
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Woodridge average is shown.
What can change the price in Woodridge?
Less common water heater types must be installed the way the manufacturer says, and you bring those instructions when you apply.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Woodridge?
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 Woodridge 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 Woodridge 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 Woodridge 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 Will County
Lists Woodridge 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.
ARS / Rescue Rooter (Illinois – Chicago area)
Lists Woodridge 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 Woodridge 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 ↗.
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HOMES IN WOODRIDGE
What Woodridge homes are like.
1982Median year built
47%Built before 1980
68%Owner-occupied
81%Heat with utility gas
57%Single-family homes
About 47% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
81% 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 Woodridge.
What the inspector checks
Woodridge wants a metal relief drain pipe that ends 6 inches above the floor, a floor drain with a P-trap in the room, a separate gas shutoff with a sediment trap after it, a ball valve on the cold side, a bonding wire across the hot, cold and gas lines (#8 copper for 100 A service, #4 for 200 A), and at least three screws at each joint of a metal vent.
Village of Woodridge: Water Heater Installation Guide (Nov. 2023) ↗
Where installs usually fail
The village says water heaters most often fail the final inspection because the bonding wire or sediment trap is missing.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Woodridge homes.
Water
Village of Woodridge (Lake Michigan water purchased through the DuPage Water Commission from Chicago): about 8 gpg (137 mg/L as CaCO3) for DuPage Water Commission Lake Michigan water, per the commission's FAQ (undated)
Village of Woodridge 2026 Water Quality Report (2025 data) ↗ · DuPage Water Commission: Water Quality FAQs ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Woodridge homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Woodridge. 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 Woodridge.
Permits and who issues them
Installing a water heater in Woodridge takes a building permit and a final inspection. If your application and the handout items are complete, you can get the permit the same day. Apply in person (or by mail) at Village Hall, 5 Plaza Drive. The homeowner has to schedule the final inspection.
Yes. Contractors file an insurance certificate and a $10,000 surety bond. Plumbing contractors also show their state 055/058 licenses.
Village of Woodridge Community Development Department ↗ · Village of Woodridge: Water Heater Installation Guide (Nov. 2023) ↗ · Village of Woodridge: Permits FAQ ↗ · Village of Woodridge: Building Permits ↗ · Village of Woodridge: Contractor Requirements ↗
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 Woodridge.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien | 3 mi | Check with city | $75 | ComEd |
| Downers Grove | 4 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Lisle | 4 mi | Required | $85 | ComEd |
| Bolingbrook | 5 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Westmont | 5 mi | Required | $100 | ComEd |
| Lemont | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Woodridge water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Woodridge?
Yes. Installing a water heater takes a building permit and a final inspection.
Village of Woodridge: Permits FAQ ↗ · Village of Woodridge: Water Heater Installation Guide (Nov. 2023) ↗
How fast can I get the permit?
The same day, if you bring the application and everything the handout asks for.
Why do water heaters fail inspection in Woodridge?
Usually a missing bonding wire across the hot, cold and gas lines, or no sediment trap after the gas shutoff.
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