Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN YORKVILLE
Yorkville Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Yorkville.
Yes, Yorkville requires a permit for any home project that involves plumbing, so a water heater swap needs one. File the Residential Permit Application at City Hall or by email. No water heater fee is posted. Electricity is ComEd's territory, and gas is Nicor's. Water comes from deep city wells and is softened and treated for radium at city plants.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · United City of Yorkville Community Development Department (Building Safety & Zoning)
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- Nicor Gas
- Water
- United City of Yorkville Water Department (four deep wells in the Galesville and St. Peter sandstone aquifers, softened by ion exchange)
- Rebate worth checking
- Nicor Gas water heater rebates (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2003 (median) · 80% 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 Yorkville averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Yorkville
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Yorkville 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 Yorkville average is shown.
What can change the price in Yorkville?
The same rule means electrical and mechanical work need permits too.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Yorkville?
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 Yorkville 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 Yorkville 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 Yorkville 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.
Perfect Home Services
Lists Yorkville 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.
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Lists Yorkville among the areas it serves. Based in Multi-state company (no HQ stated); Chicago-area offices at 506 E Summit St, Crown Point, IN 46307; 1260 Transport Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383; 1935 Brandon Ct., Suite A-1, Glendale Heights, IL 60139; 724 E Veterans Pkwy Suite A, Yorkville, IL 60560.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback One reviewer praised a tankless water heater installed with new HVAC and dehumidification equipment and said the company stands behind what it sells.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said a son's heater was replaced with a 50-gallon power-vent tank for $4,200 without the cost being discussed (2026), a technician recommended replacement without inspecting a tank that later worked after a flush (2026), and a heater Summers installed was called for replacement just out of warranty and a $59 fee was charged despite a service plan (2025); no company responses were captured.
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Yorkville 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 YORKVILLE
What Yorkville homes are like.
2003Median year built
14%Built before 1980
80%Owner-occupied
81%Heat with utility gas
86%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 2003. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
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 Yorkville.
Softened well water
Water from Yorkville's four wells goes through ion-exchange plants that soften it and take out radium. Polyphosphates are added to cut down on scale and corrosion.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Yorkville homes.
Water
United City of Yorkville Water Department (four deep wells in the Galesville and St. Peter sandstone aquifers, softened by ion exchange)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Yorkville homes.
For ComEd and Nicor Gas customers in Yorkville. 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 Yorkville.
Permits and who issues them
Yorkville says any home project with plumbing, structural, electrical or mechanical work needs a permit. Use the Residential Permit Application at City Hall (Community Development, second floor) or email bzpermits@yorkville.il.us.
United City of Yorkville Community Development Department (Building Safety & Zoning) ↗ · Yorkville – Building Permit Information ↗ · Yorkville – Residential Permit Fees handout (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 Yorkville.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego | 5 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| Montgomery | 5 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Plano | 6 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Plainfield | 10 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Aurora | 10 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| North Aurora | 11 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Yorkville water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Yorkville?
Yes. The city requires a permit for any project with plumbing, electrical or mechanical work. Apply at City Hall or email bzpermits@yorkville.il.us.
Is Yorkville's water softened?
Yes. Water from the city wells is softened and has radium removed by ion-exchange treatment.
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