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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. 23 years, 1,000+ installs, upfront pricing.
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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, lower bills, 20+ year lifespan. Navien, Rinnai, and Noritz units. Federal / utility incentives 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 $1,500–$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 specializes exclusively in water heater replacement — tank, tankless, power vent, and emergency leaking water heater service — across the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.
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 commercial-grade 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.
AO Smith, Bradford White, and Rheem tanks stocked on every van. Same-day replacement is the rule, not the exception.
You get the price before we start. Unit, labor, standard materials, haul-away — one number, no surprises, no hourly creep.
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. 23 years, 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 — typically under 24 hours.
Phone or form — we respond within 60 minutes, often sooner 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.
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Common questions about water heater replacement in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.
Standard gas or electric tank replacements run $1,500 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 can typically be on-site in 2 to 4 hours anywhere in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. There is upfront emergency pricing before work starts, with no surprise invoices.
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. We offer permit filing upon request (additional fee) for every installation. 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 — the monthly payment often comes out less than the monthly gas savings.
Same-day service in Barrington and across the Chicago Northwest Suburbs.
We respond within 60 minutes · Licensed & Insured · Since 2002