Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CEDAR LAKE
Cedar Lake Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Cedar Lake.
Yes, Cedar Lake requires a permit for plumbing and mechanical work, and you apply online through GovWell. Every contractor has to register with the town first. NIPSCO supplies electricity and gas. Water comes from the town's own wells, run as two separate systems: East Side and West Side.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Town of Cedar Lake Planning, Zoning & Building Department
- Electric utility
- NIPSCO
- Gas utility
- NIPSCO
- Water
- Town of Cedar Lake (separate East Side and West Side groundwater well systems)
- Rebate worth checking
- NIPSCO heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1997 (median) · 85% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 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 Cedar Lake averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cedar Lake
- 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 Cedar Lake average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cedar Lake?
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 →
Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Lists Cedar Lake 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.
Young Plumbing
Lists Cedar Lake among the areas it serves. Based in Valparaiso, IN (street address not shown on site pages checked).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised same-day and Sunday or holiday response, a clean swap of a leaking tank (with an upsize to 50 gallons), and fair prices for repeat customers.
Worth knowing Yelp reviewers said a technician recommended a replacement costing over $1,000 where another company later fixed a wire and cleaned the unit (2019), and that an $85 diagnosis quote became $285 an hour on arrival (2023); the owner replied to the latter that the company would take the concerns into consideration.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Cedar Lake 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. Indiana PLA license verification ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN CEDAR LAKE
What Cedar Lake homes are like.
1997Median year built
36%Built before 1980
85%Owner-occupied
94%Heat with utility gas
92%Single-family homes
The median home was built in 1997. A first or second replacement is common in homes this age.
94% 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 Cedar Lake.
East Side and West Side water
Cedar Lake puts out a separate water quality report for each of its two systems. Both draw from town wells, but your water can differ depending on which side of town you live on.
Cedar Lake 2025 CCR – East Side ↗ · Cedar Lake 2025 CCR – West Side ↗
Fee if the work isn't ready
If the inspector shows up and the work isn't ready, the town charges $35 to come back.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cedar Lake homes.
Energy
- Electric: NIPSCO
- Gas: NIPSCO
NIPSCO electric tariff – index of cities served ↗ · NIPSCO gas tariff – index of communities served ↗
Water
Town of Cedar Lake (separate East Side and West Side groundwater well systems)
Cedar Lake 2025 CCR – East Side (PDF) ↗ · Cedar Lake 2025 CCR – West Side (PDF) ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cedar Lake homes.
For NIPSCO customers in Cedar Lake. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- NIPSCO heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$750 off an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater with a UEF of at least 2.0.
- Indiana Energy Saver Program: Home Appliance Rebate (IRA HEAR) ↗ActiveUp to $1,750 off an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater, applied as a discount on the product and qualified-contractor installation.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Indiana rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Cedar Lake.
Permits and who issues them
Cedar Lake requires a building permit to install mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, and checks the work against the Indiana Building Code. You submit permits and contractor registrations online through GovWell and pay the fees there.
Every contractor working in Cedar Lake must register with the town on GovWell. The town posts a list of registered contractors.
Town of Cedar Lake Planning, Zoning & Building Department ↗ · Cedar Lake – Planning, Zoning & Building Department ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Indiana PLA license verification ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Indiana licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Cedar Lake.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John | 5 mi | Check with city | — | NIPSCO |
| Crown Point | 6 mi | Check with city | — | NIPSCO |
| Lowell | 6 mi | Check with city | $70 | NIPSCO |
| Schererville | 8 mi | Check with city | — | NIPSCO |
| Dyer | 9 mi | Required | $75 | NIPSCO |
| Merrillville | 9 mi | Required | — | NIPSCO |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cedar Lake water heater questions.
How do I apply for a permit in Cedar Lake?
Apply on the GovWell portal (app.govwell.com). You can track the application and pay fees there too.
Where does Cedar Lake's water come from?
Town wells. The East Side and West Side each have their own system.
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