Weekend Laundry
Weekend Laundry | Tank Water Heater | Plumbing | Hillsboro
Whether your spin cycle sputters or your suds run lukewarm, HEP’s weekend laundry plumbing pros are ready to roll into Hillsboro with the right parts, the right know-how, and a smile. Our licensed technicians can reroute washer drains, fix stubborn supply-line leaks, and revive that trusty tank water heater so every load finishes fresh and perfectly heated—even on a Sunday afternoon. We arrive when others are off the clock, protect your floors with clean drop cloths, and leave your laundry room quieter, drier, and more efficient than we found it.
From surprise puddles to mysterious thumps behind the wall, we diagnose fast and explain every option in plain English before any work begins. Transparent pricing, tidy workmanship, and a 100% satisfaction promise mean you can toss in one more load and get back to your weekend. Call HEP today and let your laundry chores run smoother tomorrow.
FAQs
Do you offer weekend service for laundry plumbing and tank-style water heaters in Hillsboro?
Yes. Our technicians are on call every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., so you don’t have to take time off work to fix a leaking laundry line or a failing water heater. Weekend service is billed at the same competitive rate as weekdays, and we keep common replacement parts—hoses, shut-off valves, heating elements, anode rods, and T&P valves—in stock on each truck to complete most repairs in one visit.
What are the most common laundry-room plumbing problems you can solve?
In Hillsboro homes we frequently correct: 1) clogged or slow washer drains, 2) leaking or burst rubber supply hoses, 3) improperly vented standpipes that cause odors, 4) corroded shut-off valves, 5) water hammer when the washer fills, and 6) cross-connections between gray water and potable lines. We inspect the entire washer circuit, replace worn components with stainless-steel braided hoses and quarter-turn valves, and make sure the standpipe meets Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code for height and trap distance.
How long does a conventional tank water heater last in our area?
With Hillsboro’s moderately hard municipal water, a glass-lined steel tank typically lasts 8–12 years. Factors that shorten life include sediment buildup from unflushed tanks, anode rod depletion, and operating the thermostat above 140 °F. We recommend annual flushing and a five-year anode check; both services can be performed during the same visit as your laundry-plumbing tune-up to save a trip charge.
Can you replace my electric tank with a gas model, and what permits are required?
Yes. If you have natural gas service or plan to install an LP tank, we can convert from electric to gas. The work involves running a correctly sized gas line, adding combustion air, installing Category III venting (or PVC for high-efficiency units), and bonding the piping. The City of Hillsboro requires both mechanical and plumbing permits; we pull and schedule all inspections for you, so your installation is fully code-compliant and recorded for future resale.
How much hot-water capacity do I need for heavy weekend laundry loads?
A standard top-load washer uses 20–25 gallons per hot cycle, while high-efficiency front loaders use 10–15 gallons. If you run 4–5 loads back-to-back on Saturday, that’s 60–125 gallons of demand in roughly two hours. A 50-gallon tank with a 40 kBTU burner recovers about 40 gallons per hour, so you could run short. Upgrading to a 65- or 75-gallon high-recovery gas model, or adding a mixing valve to raise stored temperature to 140 °F and deliver more usable 120 °F water, prevents mid-laundry cold spells.
Do you offer maintenance plans for both laundry plumbing and water heaters?
Absolutely. Our annual ‘Home Hot-Spot’ plan includes: 1) flushing and anode inspection of your tank heater, 2) tightening dielectric unions, 3) checking laundry shut-offs and hoses, 4) clearing the standpipe with an enzyme treatment, and 5) a whole-home leak inspection. Members receive 15 % off any repairs discovered, priority weekend scheduling, and transferable coverage if you sell your Hillsboro home within the year.