Efficient hot water. Reliable performance.
Expert installation from people who care.
When it comes to comfort at home, few things matter more than a reliable supply of hot water. Whether it’s your morning shower, evening dishes, or keeping the laundry moving, hot water is part of daily life—and you shouldn’t have to think twice about it.
At Resilient Retrofits, we install high-efficiency heat pump water heaters that are built for Portland’s homes and climate. Whether you’re replacing an aging tank, upgrading to a heat pump water heater, or electrifying your home, we design solutions that meet your needs today—and support your long-term energy goals.
Why Upgrade Your Water Heater?
Water heaters are easy to ignore until they fail. But older models—especially standard tank-style heaters—are often one of the biggest energy users in your home. If your unit is more than 10 years old, chances are it’s operating inefficiently and costing you more than it should.
Upgrading your water heater offers multiple benefits:
- Lower energy bills thanks to higher efficiency
- Faster recovery time for showers, dishes, and laundry
- Improved safety with modern features and leak detection
- Quieter, more compact systems for easier placement
- Reduced carbon emissions with all-electric options
And if you’re moving off fossil fuels, replacing a gas water heater with a heat pump model is a smart and strategic step toward full home electrification.
Heat Pump Water Heaters: High-Efficiency Hot Water
The most efficient water heaters on the market today are heat pump water heaters (also known as hybrid water heaters). Instead of creating heat directly, they work like a reverse refrigerator—pulling warmth from the air around them and transferring it to your water tank. This makes them 2–3 times more efficient than standard electric or gas water heaters.
If you’re replacing an outdated or broken water heater, switching to a heat pump model will offer year round efficiency, while keeping your hot water ready for when you need it.
Which Water Heater Is Right for You?
We install heat pump water heaters to meet your specific needs. Not sure what you need? We help you evaluate the essentials, including your household size and daily water usage, whether your current setup uses electricity or natural gas, and where the unit will be installed, such as a basement, garage, or utility closet. We also take your budget into account, along with your eligibility for incentives and your long-term energy goals, so you can make a decision that fits both your lifestyle and the future you envision for your home.
Thoughtful Installation. Seamless Experience.
Replacing or installing a water heater can be disruptive, but it doesn’t have to be. At Resilient Retrofits, we make the process smooth, efficient, and respectful of your home and time.
We’re licensed, experienced, and deeply committed to doing things the right way—from correct placement and plumbing to optimized performance and post-installation testing.
Water Heating with an Eye on the Future
At Resilient Retrofits, we see heat pump water heater installation not as a standalone task—but as a building block in your home’s path toward greater comfort, performance, and sustainability.
That’s why we look at your broader system when making recommendations. Is your current water heater working harder than it should because of hidden plumbing leaks? Is your garage or basement poorly insulated, reducing the performance of your new tank? We’ll help you consider the full picture, and propose smart steps for now and later.
