Guillermo L., a longtime resident of Savannah, Georgia, is no stranger to plumbing issues. With a career as a water meter mechanic for the city, Guillermo had encountered almost every homeowner nightmare imaginable. But when his own kitchen sink began backing up, he...
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Las Vegas Homeowners Save over $2 Million from Partnership between City and Service Line Warranties of America
by Bill Eller | Sep 27, 2023
Las Vegas, Nev. – September 27, 2023 – Homeownership is part of the American dream, but an unexpected, expensive home repair can quickly turn it into a nightmare. Since 2016, the City of Las Vegas has worked with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to offer...
HomeServe’s 2023 State of the American Home Survey Results
by Bill Eller | Aug 31, 2023
New HomeServe Survey Measures Appeal of Subscription Services to U.S. Homeowners State of Home Survey Also Found Many Homeowners Continue to be Financially Unprepared for a Home Emergency Repair Norwalk, CT – August 22, 2023 – Subscription services are available for...
Improved Efficiency, Environmental and Financial Outcomes for Municipal Water Systems and your Residents Webinar
by Bill Eller | Aug 25, 2023
Are you looking to protect your homeowners from the unexpected stress and cost of water and sewer line emergencies? The causes of public aging infrastructure affect your residents’ private lines, too, and unexpected service line repairs can cost homeowners thousands...
Household Water Conservation a Losing Battle Without Water Provider Solutions
by Bill Eller | Jul 5, 2023
Water conservation is a widespread concern, with at least 40 states anticipating water shortages by 2024. The causes for the potential shortfall are well known and include droughts and climate change, poor management of demand from a growing population, and water...
Water Service Line Preparation Pays Off for Maryland Homeowner
by Bill Eller | Jun 8, 2023
Rashida B. of Silver Spring, Maryland, is a big believer in being prepared. "I have insurance for everything," she said. "You never know when you’re going to need it." So, when she became aware of plans that would allow her to protect herself from the cost of...
NY Man Saves $2,700 with Exterior Electrical Plan
by Bill Eller | May 11, 2023
The town of Oceanside, New York typically only sees a few severe weather storms every year. So, when local resident and homeowner Tom W. noticed his lights flickering sometimes this past summer during some high winds, he made a mental note to investigate further if it...
Houston Woman Saves Nearly $7,000 to Replace Faulty Plumbing with HomeServe
by Bill Eller | May 11, 2023
Frances W. of Houston, Texas, is an older adult on a fixed income, so when she learned about HomeServe's emergency repair plans, she thought it was a good idea. To protect herself from an emergency repair, she enrolled in plans to protect her exterior water and sewer...
Lead Water Service Lines Pose Hidden, Yet Expensive, Danger
by Bill Eller | Apr 10, 2023
When water runs through lead water service lines, it picks up minute particles of lead, carrying them along into homes, where residents drink it, cook with it, and wash their dishes, clothes and themselves in it. More than 9 million homes are served by lead water...
Solutions for Municipalities and Residents
by Bill Eller | Mar 27, 2023
Solutions for residential customers’ water, sewer and interior plumbing line issues can help fund important initiatives while also increasing customer satisfaction and goodwill. Support homeowners and improve engagement with aging infrastructure, water conservation,...
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Ohio Homeowner Saved by Seamless Claim Process for Water Leak
When Keith saw his water bill, he knew there was something wrong, and he knew just what had happened. Not too long before, he had discovered a leaking hose bib outside his home and had it repaired. “I had no idea how long it had been leaking, though,” he said. The...
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Municipalities seeking federal funds to address lead service lines may benefit from PPPs
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