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A 3 Mountains Home Services technician has installed a wall-mounted tankless water heater with connected pipes and a pressure tank.

Tankless Water Heaters Portland

3 Mountains Experts Debunk Tankless Water Heater Myths Do you consider yourself a person that can easily tell fact from fiction? Well, at 3 Mountains,

February 4, 2014

A small pool of water on a gray tiled kitchen floor sits near white cabinets and an appliance, ready for 3 Mountains Home Services' cleanup.

Slab Leak Repair Portland

Top 5 Signs You Need a Repair Just what is a slab leak exactly? It’s when one of the water lines running beneath the floor

January 30, 2014

A detailed view of a yellow gas shut-off valve and flexible metal hose, part of 3 Mountains Home Services’ expert installations.

Gas Shut-Off Valve Installation Portland

Protect Your Family from a Gas Line Leak with a Shut-Off Valve The Portland, Oregon area has had four earthquakes in the past month. Whether

January 30, 2014

A 3 Mountains Home Services technician in blue gloves uses a plumbing snake to unclog a bathroom sink beneath a chrome faucet.

Drain Clog Portland

Ask a Portland Plumber: What’s Clogging My Drains? Many homeowners know that sinking feeling when you notice your drains aren’t working at 100% capacity. As

January 29, 2014

A residential utility room featuring a 3 Mountains Home Services water heater, HVAC furnace, and ductwork expertly installed.

Water Heater Repair in Portland

Ask a Portland Plumber: Where Did My Hot Water Go? After a hard day’s work, there is nothing better than hopping into a nice hot

January 28, 2014

A 3 Mountains Home Services customer adjusts the settings on a wall-mounted gas boiler in a bright room with a window.

Water Heater Installation in Portland

Ask a Portland Plumber How to Choose the Right Unit If you are in the market for a new water heater, your head might be

January 23, 2014

A 3 Mountains Home Services technician in blue uniform carefully adjusts a water heater connection with a red wrench.

When is it Time for a Replacement?

If you are trying to educate yourself more on when it’s time to replace your water heater, it’s probably time. We say this because chances

January 21, 2014

A black water pipe at a 3 Mountains Home Services site with a large crack, forcefully spraying water in need of expert repair.

Burst Pipes Portland

Attempt to Thaw Out Pipes to Prevent Bursting Portland may be seeing a lot of rain this week, but that doesn’t mean winter isn’t in

January 14, 2014

A 3 Mountains Home Services team member installs cable on a gravel driveway outside a brick home with flowers and garden furniture.

Water Jetting Portland

Ask a Portland Plumber: Benefits of Water Jetting Your Drains If there’s one thing life in the plumbing industry has taught us, it’s that every

January 8, 2014

A 3 Mountains Home Services technician tightens a metal pipe under a sink, with a nearby toilet visible in the background.

Drain Line Stoppages in Portland

Portland Plumber: Knowing the Cause Can Help You Prevent Clogs If there’s one thing you know about drain clogs, it’s that they’re annoying. They prevent

January 8, 2014