Same-day water heater repair in Portland, plus installation and replacement for every home type and fuel source. Oregon CCB licensed (#229847), based in SE Portland, serving every neighborhood since 2009 — not a call center, not a national chain.
We work on water heaters and nothing else — every repair, installation, and replacement across Portland, done by licensed Oregon CCB contractors.
No hot water, leaking tank, or pilot light out? We diagnose and repair all makes and models the same day — flat-rate pricing, no diagnostic fee.
Learn MoreUpgrading or building new in Portland? We install all major brands — gas, electric, and hybrid — permits pulled through Portland BDS, every time.
Learn MoreOld unit failing? We handle the full water heater replacement in Portland — haul-away, code-compliant install, and city inspection, usually in under 3 hours.
Learn MoreHot water that never runs out, lower energy bills. We install and service Navien, Rinnai, Noritz, and every major tankless brand — Oregon Energy Trust rebates available.
Learn MoreThe most efficient electric option in Portland — up to $800 in Oregon Energy Trust rebates for PGE and Pacific Power customers. We're certified installers and handle all the paperwork.
See RebatesPortland water heater emergencies don't wait for business hours. We pick up 24/7 — no hold music, no surcharge for after-hours calls.
Call NowWe don't fix drains, service furnaces, or touch roofs. Water heaters are all we do — and that narrow focus means faster diagnosis, better-stocked trucks, and more accurate repair estimates than any general plumber.
Three steps. No runaround, no hidden charges, no waiting a week for a callback.
Call (971) 351-8342. Tell us what's going on with your water heater and your Portland zip code — we confirm same-day availability right on the call.
A licensed Portland water heater technician arrives on time, diagnoses the issue, and gives you a written flat-rate quote before touching anything. You approve it. Then we work.
Most water heater repairs and replacements are done the same day we arrive. Every job carries a 1-year parts and labor warranty — if anything's wrong within 12 months, we come back and fix it at no charge.
PGE and Pacific Power customers in Portland qualify for up to $800 in Oregon Energy Trust rebates on heat pump water heaters — on top of federal tax credits up to $600. We complete all the rebate paperwork at no extra charge.
Called at 8am with no hot water. Tech was at my house in SE Portland by 10:30. Diagnosed a bad heating element, had the part on the truck, done in under an hour. Price matched the quote exactly. These guys are the real thing.
Used PDX Water Heater Pros for a tankless Navien install in NE Portland. They pulled the permit, wired and vented to code, and filed the Oregon Energy Trust rebate for me. Saved $800 and now have unlimited hot water. Would not use anyone else.
Water heater died at 11pm on a Tuesday. Called expecting to schedule something for the next morning — they had a tech out by midnight. New tank in by 2am. No emergency surcharge. This is exactly what you want when something breaks in the middle of the night.
We cover every Portland neighborhood for same-day water heater repair and replacement — SE, NE, NW, SW, North Portland, Pearl District, and every zip code within city limits.
Most people find us one of two ways: their water heater just failed and they need water heater repair in Portland today, or their unit is aging and they want to replace it before it becomes a 2am emergency. Either situation, you're in the right place. PDX Water Heater Pros does one thing — water heaters. Not drains, not furnaces, not general plumbing. Just water heater repair, installation, and replacement across every Portland neighborhood, since 2009.
That focus is not a marketing line. It means our trucks carry parts for every failure mode we see regularly in Portland homes. It means our techs have diagnosed the same problems hundreds of times. It means you get a real answer in one visit — not a callback from a dispatcher who has never seen your unit.
Water heaters rarely fail cleanly. You notice something off — a lukewarm shower, a puddle on the utility room floor, a rumbling at 2am, water that smells like rust. By the time you're searching for water heater repair in Portland, you've already been putting up with it longer than you should. Here's what each symptom usually means, and what happens when we show up.
Usually a failed thermocouple, heating element, or gas valve. We stock all three on every truck — most no-hot-water calls are a same-day water heater repair.
Sediment buildup stealing tank capacity, or one element failing on an electric unit. Often repairable. Sometimes a sign it's time to upsize or go tankless.
Could be a loose T&P valve (repairable) or a corroded tank lining (replacement only). We identify which one before quoting you anything. No diagnostic fee.
Sediment at the bottom of the tank forcing the burner to work harder. A flush and descale service typically resolves this and extends unit life.
A depleted anode rod or internal tank corrosion. Caught early, an anode rod replacement saves the tank. Left too long, replacement is the only safe path.
Almost always a faulty thermocouple — a $15 part, 30 minutes to swap. One of the fastest water heater repairs we do in Portland.
Experiencing any of these? Call (971) 351-8342. We'll ask a few quick questions, tell you what we think is happening, and get a tech to you same day in most cases — no diagnostic fee, no pressure.
This is the question every Portland homeowner with a failing water heater dreads, because it feels like a financial trap either way. Repair too many times and you've wasted money on a dying unit. Replace too soon and you paid for something that had years left.
Our technicians don't work on commission. They have no financial reason to push you toward a more expensive job. When we arrive for water heater repair in Portland, we diagnose the unit, give you a repair cost and a replacement cost side by side, and tell you which one makes financial sense given the unit's age and what failed — then we let you decide.
The rule of thumb: if your unit is under 8 years old and the repair is under $350, fix it. Over 10 years old, or the repair costs more than half of a new install? Replace it. If the tank itself is leaking from the inside — that's always a replacement. There's no repair for a corroded tank, and anyone who tells you otherwise is wrong.
If water heater replacement is the right call — or if your unit is aging and you'd rather upgrade before it fails — Portland homeowners typically choose from three options. Here's what each one costs and delivers.
Not sure which option fits your home? Call (971) 351-8342 and describe your situation. We'll ask about your household size, current fuel type, and budget — and give you a straight recommendation, not a sales pitch.
A general plumber fixes water heaters the same way they fix clogged drains — it's one item in a long list of job types. Their techs see water heater failures occasionally, stock limited parts, and often can't read brand-specific error codes without calling the manufacturer. That leads to multiple visits and a repair that takes a week to close.
Our technicians do water heater repair in Portland every day. Every brand, every error code, every failure mode. Our trucks stock parts that general plumbers order from a distributor. When we see a Navien E10 fault or a Bradford White thermocouple failure, it's the hundredth time — not the first. That means faster diagnosis, fewer callbacks, and a job done in the window we tell you.
We're also Oregon CCB licensed (#229847), bonded, and insured — not a handyman with a pipe wrench. Every water heater installation we complete is permitted through Portland's Bureau of Development Services, inspected by the city, and documented. That protects your homeowner's insurance, your home sale, and your family.
Every water heater replacement or new installation in Portland requires a plumbing permit from the City of Portland Bureau of Development Services and a mandatory inspection. A lot of homeowners don't know this. A lot of contractors skip it. Skipping the permit isn't a shortcut — it voids your homeowner's insurance on water damage claims and creates a red flag when you sell.
We pull every permit ourselves, schedule the city inspection, and give you the documentation when the job is done. Same with Oregon Energy Trust rebate paperwork — we complete it, submit it, and track it. We haul away the old unit. We leave your utility room clean. Our flat-rate quote covers all of it, including the permit fee.
Our trucks are based in SE Portland at 526 SE 6th Ave. We typically reach any Portland address within 30 minutes. For water heater repair across Portland, we cover every neighborhood: SE Portland including Hawthorne, Division Street, Sellwood, Woodstock, Buckman, Richmond, and Eastmoreland; NE Portland including Alberta Arts District, Irvington, Hollywood, Alameda, Beaumont, and Rose City Park; NW Portland including the Pearl District and Nob Hill; SW Portland including Hillsdale and Multnomah Village; and North Portland including St. Johns, Kenton, and Mississippi Avenue.
Beyond city limits, we serve Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Tualatin, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Oregon City, Milwaukie, Happy Valley, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, and Wood Village in Oregon — and Camas, Washougal, Ridgefield, and Vancouver, Washington across the river. Not sure if we cover your area? Call (971) 351-8342 — we'll confirm in under a minute.
Call and tell us what's going on. We'll give you an honest assessment over the phone, a flat-rate quote when we arrive, and a same-day appointment in most cases. No diagnostic fee. No runaround. Just a licensed Portland water heater tech who actually picks up.
We pick up at midnight, 3am, weekends, and holidays. No hold music, no voicemail, no surcharge. A Portland water heater tech answers — every time.
Call us — no obligation, no sales pitch. We answer questions about repair, replacement, and rebates all day. If you call and we can tell you it's an easy fix, we'll say so. Leave a message and we'll get back to you within 15 minutes during business hours.
(971) 351-8342