Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN WORTH
Worth Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Worth.
Yes, Worth requires a plumbing permit, and 'tank & heater' is a line on the application. Your plumber needs a yearly village license and a $10,000 bond. For utilities, it's ComEd electric and Nicor Gas. Water comes straight from Chicago's South plant through the village's own pumping station.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Village of Worth Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- The plumbing form asks for a contractor license number, a letter of intent, and the plumber's Illinois licenses: 055 for the contractor and 058 for the plumber.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- Village of Worth, buying Lake Michigan water treated at Chicago's Sawyer (South) plant
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1968 (median) · 64% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 4 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 Worth averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Worth
- 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 Worth average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Worth?
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 Worth 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 Worth 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.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Will County
Lists Worth 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 Worth 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 Worth 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 WORTH
What Worth homes are like.
1968Median year built
79%Built before 1980
64%Owner-occupied
77%Heat with utility gas
49%Single-family homes
About 79% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
77% 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.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Worth homes.
Water
Village of Worth, buying Lake Michigan water treated at Chicago's Sawyer (South) plant
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Worth homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Worth. 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 Worth.
Permits and who issues them
In Worth you need a permit before any job starts. The Plumbing Permit Application (revised 3-20-25) lists 'tank & heater' as a fixture. A village inspector gives the final approval.
Contractors get a village license every calendar year: $110 to register ($55 after July 1), a $10,000 surety bond, and a state license where one applies.
Village of Worth Building Department ↗ · Worth Plumbing Permit Application (rev. 3-20-25) ↗ · Worth Contractors ↗ · Worth Building Department ↗
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 Worth.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Ridge | 1 mi | Required | $25 | ComEd |
| Palos Heights | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Palos Hills | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Oak Lawn | 3 mi | Required | $50 | ComEd |
| Hickory Hills | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Alsip | 3 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Worth water heater questions.
Does my plumber need a Worth license?
Yes. Contractors register every calendar year for $110 ($55 after July 1) and post a $10,000 bond.
What does the plumber submit?
A letter of intent on company letterhead, a registration form, and copies of their Illinois 055 and 058 licenses.
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