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Real jobs from real Northwest Suburbs homes — Inverness, Buffalo Grove, Carpentersville, and beyond. Tank, tankless, and dual power vent installations.
Same-day hot water available in most cases. Tank, tankless, and power vent installations from Barrington's dedicated water heater specialists. Serving Northwest Suburbs homeowners since 2002, with 1,000+ installs, upfront pricing.
★★★★★ “Found water around my water heater at about 9AM and had a new one installed and making hot H2O before 1PM… The tech was timely, neat, friendly and exceeded my expectations.” — K M Allcroft, Google review
IL Plumbing License #055-042147 · Upfront price before work · Manufacturer + 1-year labor warranty · Same-day available in most cases
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Replacement specialists — not general plumbers. Every job we do is water heater work, every day of the year.
Standard gas and electric tank replacements from 30 to 75 gallons. AO Smith, Bradford White, Rheem, Richmond. Installed same day in most cases.
Learn more →Endless hot water, typically lower bills, 20+ year potential lifespan. Navien, Rinnai, and Noritz units. Utility or manufacturer rebates may apply. Typical install: next day.
Learn more →Replacing a 1990s or 2000s-era power vent tank? Common throughout Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Schaumburg. Same-day installation.
Learn more →Leaking? No hot water? Call 847-847-4978. We respond 24/7, typically on-site within 2–4 hours anywhere in the Northwest Suburbs. Upfront emergency pricing before work starts.
Learn more →12-point tune-up that extends water heater life by 3–5 years. Anode check, sediment flush, valve test, venting inspection. Recommended annually.
Learn more →Not sure if your unit needs replacing? 10 warning signs, age calculator, and honest repair-vs-replace advice — no sales pressure.
Learn more →Common questions — answered directly
Standard tank replacements run $1,450–$3,500 installed. Power vent replacements run $2,300–$4,500. Tankless systems run $4,200–$7,500. All pricing includes unit, labor, standard materials, haul-away, and disposal.
Premier Water Heaters is based in Barrington, IL and provides water heater replacement across Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs — tank, power vent, and tankless systems. We are water heater specialists, not general plumbers, and same-day replacement is available in many cases. Call 847-847-4978.
Yes. Premier installs Navien, Rinnai, and Noritz tankless systems in Barrington and across the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. High-efficiency systems — incentives may apply; confirm eligibility with your tax professional.
Tank units: AO Smith, Bradford White, Rheem, Richmond. Tankless: Navien, Rinnai, Noritz. All brands are established, manufacturer-backed models with full manufacturer warranty. We recommend the right brand based on your home and water quality.
1. Shut off the cold water supply valve on top of the unit. 2. Turn the gas control to OFF or PILOT. 3. Stay away from electrical panels if water is near them. 4. Call Premier Water Heaters at 847-847-4978 immediately.
Standard tank: 2–3 hours. Power vent: 3–4 hours. Tankless swap: 4–6 hours. Tank-to-tankless conversion: 6–8 hours. We clean up completely and haul away the old unit before leaving.
Specialization beats general plumbing. Here's what that means for you.
We don't do drains, toilets, or faucets. Every technician installs water heaters every day — so we diagnose faster and finish cleaner.
Common tank and power vent models are stocked for many same-day replacements. Same-day is often possible when the right unit is on the truck.
You get the price before we start. Unit, labor, standard materials, haul-away — one number, confirmed before work begins.
Illinois licensed. Fully bonded. General liability and workers comp. Permit filing available upon request where required. Ask for proof — we'll send it.
Full manufacturer warranty on the unit, plus 1 year Premier labor warranty. Something goes wrong year one — we're back, no charge.
Barrington-based, owner-operated, answer our own phones. Serving Northwest Suburbs homeowners since 2002 — 1,000+ homes, same family running the business today.
Premium units only. Brand-agnostic recommendations based on your home, not our margin.
From your first call to hot water — same-day in most cases.
Phone or form — callback usually within 60 minutes during business hours.
Quick diagnostic, straight pricing. No pressure, no bait-and-switch. You decide.
Unit from the truck, clean installation. 2–6 hours depending on type.
We test, walk you through the unit, clean up completely, haul away the old one.
Every price includes unit, labor, standard installation materials, haul-away, and disposal. Permit filing available upon request where required. No add-ons at the truck.
Final price depends on unit size, brand, venting requirements, and any code-required updates. Free upfront quote before any work starts.
Same-day service throughout the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. Based in Barrington.
Water heater replacement: Barrington · Northbrook · Lake Zurich · Mount Prospect
Real reviews from real Northwest Suburbs homeowners
“Service and timing were exceptional. Found water around my water heater at about 9AM and had a new one installed and making hot H2O before 1PM. Called into the office at about 9 had a quote in minutes as well. Pricing was very fair. The tech was timely, neat, friendly and exceeded my expectations.”
K M Allcroft · Google review · September 2026
“PWH was so easy to do business with, which was necessary with a failed/leaking water heater. Quoting was simple and the response was quick and competitive. They were onsite in under 24 hours on Sunday of Labor Day Weekend. I would recommend Premier Water Heaters to everyone.”
Travis Roche · Google review · September 2026
“Premier proved to be a great choice for our water heater replacement. Jordan was responsive, thorough and organized. The price was fair and the job was complete in a few hours. We’d use Premier again.”
Brian Gormsen · Google review · July 2026
Common questions about water heater replacement in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.
Standard gas or electric tank replacements run $1,450 to $3,500 installed. Power vent tank replacements run $2,300 to $4,500. Tankless gas installations run $4,200 to $7,500. All pricing is upfront — unit, labor, standard installation materials, haul-away, and disposal included. Permit filing available upon request where required. The exact number depends on unit size, brand, venting, and any code-required updates. Call 847-847-4978 for a free quote.
Yes. Premier Water Heaters stocks AO Smith, Bradford White, and Rheem tanks on our trucks. In most cases we can diagnose, quote, and complete a tank replacement the same day you call. Tankless installations are typically next-day because unit selection and sizing happens first.
Yes. If your water heater is leaking or flooding, call 847-847-4978. We respond 24/7 and typically within 2–4 hours, depending on location, crew availability, traffic, and equipment availability in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. There is upfront emergency pricing before work starts.
Tank units: AO Smith, Bradford White, Rheem, and Richmond. Tankless units: Navien, Rinnai, and Noritz. We are brand-agnostic and recommend the right unit for your home size, fuel type, venting situation, and budget. If you have a preference, we will match it. If you don't, we will explain the tradeoffs and let you decide.
A standard atmospheric-vent tank replacement takes 2 to 3 hours. A power vent replacement takes 3 to 4 hours. A tankless installation takes 4 to 6 hours if replacing an existing tankless, and 6 to 8 hours if converting from a tank (gas line sizing and venting changes required). We clean up completely before leaving.
Yes. Premier Water Heaters Inc. is licensed in Illinois, fully bonded, and carries general liability and workers compensation insurance. Permit filing is available upon request where required; municipal permit fees and filing charges may be additional. Ask for proof of insurance before we start — we'll send it.
Every installation includes the full manufacturer warranty on the unit — typically 6, 8, 10, or 12 years on tanks depending on the model tier, and 15 years on most tankless units. Premier adds 1 year of labor warranty on top of the manufacturer coverage. If anything goes wrong in year one, we return at no charge.
Yes. Flexible financing is available for qualified customers. We can discuss specific options when we provide your quote. Many customers choose financing for tankless upgrades given the higher upfront investment — financing can make the upfront investment more manageable.
Same-day service in Barrington and across the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.
Callback usually within 60 minutes during business hours · Licensed & Insured · Since 2002