Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN ZION
Zion Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Zion.
Yes, Zion requires a plumbing permit for a hot water heater, and the form says an expansion tank is required. A licensed plumber signs the application. Electric service is ComEd; gas is North Shore Gas. City water comes from Lake Michigan.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Zion Building Department
- Who gets the permit
- A licensed plumber signs the application. The city doesn't say what homeowners may do.
- Electric utility
- ComEd
- Gas utility
- North Shore Gas
- Water
- City of Zion (Lake Michigan source)
- Rebate worth checking
- Illinois IRA Home Energy Rebates (HEAR and HOMES) (Not launched)
- Typical home
- Built 1971 (median) · 58% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 1 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 Zion averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Zion
- 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 Zion average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Zion?
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 Zion 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.
Order: companies based in Zion 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 ZION
What Zion homes are like.
1971Median year built
64%Built before 1980
58%Owner-occupied
70%Heat with utility gas
69%Single-family homes
About 64% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
70% 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 Zion.
You'll need an expansion tank
On Zion's plumbing permit form, the hot water heater line is marked "expansion tank required."
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Zion homes.
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Zion homes.
For ComEd and North Shore Gas customers in Zion. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- 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 Zion.
Permits and who issues them
Zion's plumbing permit form lists a hot water heater as a fixture and notes an expansion tank is required. A licensed plumber signs it and lists the total value of the work. The permit expires if work doesn't start within six months or isn't done within a year.
Yes. Zion posts its contractor registration rules (2024) and separate registration forms for plumbing, mechanical, electrical and general contractors.
City of Zion Building Department ↗ · City of Zion: Application for Plumbing Permit (2024) ↗ · City of Zion: Forms, Apps & Permits ↗
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 Zion.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Park | 2 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Waukegan | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $125) | ComEd |
| Gurnee | 8 mi | Required | $40 | ComEd |
| Lindenhurst | 9 mi | Required | — | ComEd |
| North Chicago | 10 mi | Check with city | — | ComEd |
| Gages Lake | 10 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $35 | ComEd |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Zion water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Zion?
Yes. The city's plumbing permit form lists a hot water heater as a fixture and requires an expansion tank.
Who supplies gas in Zion?
North Shore Gas, which lists Zion as one of the towns it serves.
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