DuPage County · Wheaton, IL
Plumbers in Wheaton, IL
Wheaton is in DuPage County, Illinois. About 60,000 people live in the 2 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 23,000 homes, 63% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1960 and 1979 (38%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 2 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Wheaton
60187, 60189
Wheaton homes and their plumbing
Here is how Wheaton's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 8%, 1940–1959 16%, 1960–1979 38%, 1980–1999 29%, 2000 or later 9%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Carol Stream, Lombard, Downers Grove are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 8% |
| 1940–1959 | 16% |
| 1960–1979 | 38% |
| 1980–1999 | 29% |
| 2000 or later | 9% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 59,733
- Housing units
- 23,016
- Single-family detached
- 63%
- Owner-occupied
- 75%
- Heated with utility gas
- 87%
- Heated with electricity
- 11%
What goes wrong in Wheaton homes
Natural gas in most homes
87% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
1960s and 70s homes reaching end of life
38% of the housing here dates from 1960 to 1979. Original copper supply lines in those homes are now 45 to 65 years old, and cast iron drains of that age scale up inside and crack. Seized shutoff valves, pinhole leaks and recurring main-line clogs are common calls. A camera inspection shows the condition of the sewer line before anyone digs.
Long, hard winters
62% of homes here were built before 1980, when pipes were more often run through exterior walls and uninsulated crawl spaces. In a long Illinois winter those are the lines that freeze and split. See frozen and burst pipe repair.
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
29% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Common calls in Wheaton
- Gas Line Repair
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Frozen & Burst Pipe Repair in Wheaton, IL
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Water Softener Installation
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Main Water Line Repair
Also available in Wheaton: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Wheaton at a glance
- County
- DuPage County
- Nearest city pages
- Carol Stream, Lombard, Downers Grove
- ZIP codes
- 60187, 60189
Wheaton plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Wheaton?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Wheaton, Census estimates put 24% of homes as built before 1960, 38% from 1960 to 1979, 29% from 1980 to 1999 and 9% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1960–1979 (38%).
Who licenses plumbers in Wheaton, IL?
The Illinois Department of Public Health licenses plumbers and plumbing contractors must register; Chicago adds its own requirements.
Are water heaters in Wheaton usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 87% of homes heating with utility gas, 11% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Wheaton homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Glen Ellyn (2 mi), Winfield (3 mi), Glendale Heights (5 mi), Lisle (5 mi), Warrenville (5 mi), Addison (7 mi), Bloomingdale (7 mi), Villa Park (7 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Wheaton, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
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