Your old unit has failed — most replacements are complete within 4 hours. We handle the permit, installation, and haul-away.
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Licensed CCB #255748 · Most Jobs Done in 4 Hours · Haul-Away Included
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Unit is 8+ years old and showing rust, corrosion, or sediment buildup
Rusty or discolored water coming from the hot tap
Rumbling, popping, or banging sounds from the tank
Leaking at the base of the unit or around fittings
Hot water running out faster than it used to, or not heating at all
Free on-site estimate — we assess the space, size the replacement, and give you a written scope before any work starts
Same or next-day replacement in most cases — we carry standard Bradford White units on the truck
Permit filed with the City of Portland — we handle the paperwork and schedule the inspection
Old unit hauled away and recycled — nothing left for you to deal with
We assess the space, confirm sizing, and give you a written scope before starting — no surprises
Standard Bradford White units are on the truck; most jobs scheduled same or next day
Portland permit pulled, work inspected, permit closed — we handle all of it
Old unit removed from your property and recycled
Manufacturer equipment warranty plus 1-year labor warranty on the installation
Morgan founded and runs bluefrog from SE Portland. The business is woman-owned and LGBTQ-owned — a team that reflects the city we serve. When you call, you reach a local shop whose owner oversees every project, not a national dispatch center routing you to whoever's available.
We price by the job, not by the hour. You see a written estimate after diagnosis and before we touch anything — no overtime charges, no surprises. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
Every technician works under Oregon CCB #255748. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and close it out — you don't have to coordinate anything. The work meets Oregon code and gives your home a clean paper trail.
We're listed on the Bradford White contractor finder, which means equipment from a manufacturer we know well. Your warranty stays intact the way it was written — not voided by an unlisted installer.
The team that shows up at your door.
Licensed · Background-checked · Portland-based4.9 average · 105 Google reviews
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Bluefrog Plumbing exceeded my expectations. They were able to schedule me the very same day for a water heater replacement, which I greatly appreciated. Eric arrived early, was professional and friendly, and got right to work. The installation was done with…
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I recently had Bluefrog replace my electric water heater, and what started as a routine installation turned into a complicated situation when we discovered my condo's radiant floor heating system required a different electrical configuration than expected.…
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Ian arrived on time to evaluate my non-functioning tankless water heater. He was very knowledgeable and respectful and gave excellent advice. Since my tankless heater was very old, it was decided to replace it. The price was very fair and he replaced it within…
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I would like to thank all the staff that helped us, and especially Shae who did the diagnosis and installation of the new water heater. Bluefrog was very communicative from beginning to end and I was appreciative of the follow-up to ensure everything was…
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bluefrog Plumbing + Drain of Portland was very responsive to my service request. A Friday request was answered with a Monday morning appointment. Eric, the tech, was pleasant, friendly, and competent. When the first new unit turned out to be faulty, he made…
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Awesome! Thank you so much. Was impressed with same day service and technician was professional and thorough. Will call for future plumbing/drain needs. Once again impressed with service. Both technicians very professional and I was happy and pleasantly…
Most standard tank replacements take 2–4 hours from start to finish. We arrive with the unit on the truck when stock allows, so you often have hot water the same day you call. If we need a less common model, we work with supply houses across Portland for same-day pickup — most jobs still complete the same day.
Yes. Haul-away and recycling of the old unit is included in every replacement — you don't need to arrange anything separately.
Yes. Oregon requires a permit for every water heater replacement, and Portland enforces it. We pull the permit, schedule the City inspection, and close it out when the work passes. You don't coordinate any of that.
Same-type replacement is the fastest and least expensive path — if you need hot water today, that's usually the right call. Upgrading to a heat pump or tankless unit costs more upfront but may qualify for Energy Trust rebates and lower your energy bill. We'll give you both numbers and let you decide. No pressure either way.
We serve most of the Portland metro area — typically within 20 miles of SE Portland.
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No surprise fees — the price we quote is the price you pay.
No overtime charges · Upfront pricing · Licensed CCB #255748
