We help you pick the right unit, pull the permit, and handle the Energy Trust rebate paperwork.
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Licensed CCB #255748 · Energy Trust Rebates Handled · Bradford White Contractor
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Your current unit is 8+ years old and you want to upgrade before it fails at the worst moment
The unit has already failed — no hot water, and you need it replaced today or tomorrow
Your energy bills are climbing and you want to know whether a heat pump water heater makes financial sense
You're adding a bathroom, finishing a basement, or moving into a home where the existing unit won't meet your household's demand
We assess your home's actual hot water demand — number of people, bathrooms, fuel type, panel capacity — and recommend the unit that fits. Tank, tankless, or heat pump. Bradford White is our primary line because we know it well and it's what the contractor finder lists us for, but we'll tell you if a different brand is the right call.
Written estimate before any work starts, priced by the job. You see the full number — equipment, installation, permit, haul-away — before you commit.
Most standard tank replacements are done in 4 hours. We arrive with equipment on the truck when stock allows, so you're often back to hot water the same morning.
We pull the City of Portland permit, schedule the inspection, and close it out. You do not coordinate anything.
For qualifying heat pump units, we submit the Energy Trust of Oregon rebate paperwork and apply the discount directly to your invoice — no waiting for a check.
We measure hot water demand, available clearances, and fuel or electrical supply before recommending a unit — not after
Tank, tankless, and heat pump options across brands and price points — we explain the trade-offs, you choose
Full price in writing — equipment, installation, permit, haul-away — before any work begins
City of Portland permit pulled, rough work inspected, permit closed — you coordinate nothing
Old unit removed from your property and recycled
Energy Trust of Oregon rebate applied directly to your invoice for qualifying heat pump units
We run the unit through a full cycle before we leave — pressure, temperature, connections, all checked
Manufacturer equipment warranty plus 1-year labor warranty on our work
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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We had Bluefrog install a new water heater in our cellar which is accessible via a very steep and rickety stairway. They managed to get the old heater out and new one in with care. Separately, they connected our new washer and dryer to the water supply and…
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Bluefrog was incredibly fair with their bid and prompt and professional with their communication. The process to install our new tankless water heater was smooth. Would highly recommend Bluefrog for any plumbing need.
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Ian came and checked out the project and then gave me a competitive bid. I said go ahead and he installed the new water heater. He completed the job and did a nice job of cleaning up. I was very happy.
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Very happy with Bluefrog of Portland. We were able to get a quick appointment. Ian did a good job explaining our options and installing our water heater. We prefer to do business with smaller, local companies.
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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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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.…
A standard tank replacement typically runs $1,900–$2,400 installed — equipment, installation, permit, and any code-required items (expansion tank, seismic strap, drip pan) included. Tankless installations are typically $3,500–$4,000; converting an existing tank setup to tankless may run higher depending on the gas line and venting changes needed. Heat pump water heaters are in a similar range before Energy Trust of Oregon instant rebates on qualifying units. You get a written estimate after the site assessment, before any work starts.
Heat pump water heaters are a strong choice for most Portland homes — they use roughly 70% less energy than a standard electric tank, and the Energy Trust of Oregon offers instant rebates up to $400 on qualifying models. The catch is space: they need at least 700–1,000 cubic feet of surrounding air to pull heat from. Homes with a full basement or a utility room tend to qualify easily. If you're on gas and want to stay on gas, a high-efficiency gas tank is the most straightforward upgrade. Tankless is an option if you want endless hot water and have the wall space and gas line capacity. We'll walk through all three during the site assessment.
Most standard tank replacements are complete in 4 hours. Tankless installations vary depending on location and whether a new gas line or electrical circuit is needed — plan for a half to full day. Heat pump units are typically 3–4 hours. We give you a specific window at booking, not a vague range.
Yes — and they're required. The City of Portland requires a permit for all water heater replacements and new installations. We pull the permit, schedule the City inspection, and close it out when the inspector signs off. You don't coordinate anything. The permit creates a legal paper trail for the work, which matters if you ever sell the home.
Energy Trust of Oregon offers instant rebates on qualifying heat pump water heaters — the savings come off your invoice at the time of installation, not as a check you wait for. Current rebates run up to $400 for qualifying units. PGE customers may also qualify for additional savings through the Smart Water Heater Rewards program. We handle the paperwork for the Energy Trust rebate and will tell you at the estimate stage exactly what you'll qualify for.
We serve most of the Portland metro area — typically within 20 miles of SE Portland.
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