Water Heater Replacement – Metzger, Tigard OR
True Flow Plumbing replaces water heaters throughout Metzger, the unincorporated Washington County community bordered by Beaverton and Tigard. Metzger was developed in the 1950s and 1960s — homes this age come with older gas shutoff valves that may not have been operated in decades, B-vent flue configurations that predate modern standards, and utility spaces designed around equipment dimensions that no longer match current tank sizes. We pre-check all of this before the new Rheem unit arrives. Washington County permit handled.
Metzger Pre-Install Checks — What Older Homes Need
In 1950s and 1960s Metzger homes, three things require attention before a new water heater goes in: (1) The gas shutoff valve near the unit — if it hasn't moved in 40 to 60 years, it may be stiff, corroded, or fail to fully close. We replace it as part of the installation. (2) The B-vent flue — older flue sections need to be verified as intact and properly sized for the new unit. (3) Utility space dimensions — some 1950s utility closets are tighter than standard, which affects tank placement and sometimes changes the recommendation toward a compact or tankless unit. All of this is assessed at the start of the visit.
Signs Your Metzger Water Heater Needs Replacement
- Inconsistent or short supply of hot water
- Rumbling or popping sounds during heating cycles
- Rust-tinted water from the hot tap
- Corrosion or moisture at the base of the tank
- Unit is 10 or more years old with any of the above
- Original 1950s or 1960s unit — replace immediately
What We Install in Metzger
- Rheem 40 and 50-gallon natural gas tank heaters
- Rheem compact models where Metzger utility spaces are tighter
- Rheem tankless — assessed case-by-case for gas line and venting suitability
- Gas shutoff valve replaced — included
- B-vent flue inspected and updated as needed
- T&P relief valve and drain pan to current code
- Old unit hauled away
- Washington County permit handled
- Most Metzger installs completed same day
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Washington County require a permit for water heater replacement in Metzger?
Yes. Metzger is unincorporated Washington County, not inside the City of Tigard limits — permits go through Washington County. True Flow Plumbing handles the permit as part of every water heater installation. You don't need to file anything separately.
Do you serve all of Metzger?
Yes — all residential streets throughout Metzger in unincorporated Washington County. We also serve Bull Mountain, Summerfield, King City, River Terrace, and the greater Tigard and Beaverton areas.
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Water Heater Replacement in Metzger?
We know older Metzger homes. Pre-checks done right, install done same day.