Kansas City Board of Public Utilities & the Unified Government Partner with HomeServe USA to Offer Residents Home Repair Serv...
September 29 2016 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) and the Unified
Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City (UG) today jointly
announced a partnership with HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading
provider of home repair service solutions, to offer home repair
service plans. BPU and UG residential customers in Kansas City,
Kansas, will be offered optional water service line repair plans as
well as sewer line and in-home plumbing plans through
HomeServe.
Service plans available through HomeServe provide homeowners
with an affordable, cost-effective way to manage the unexpected
expense and inconvenience of home repair emergencies. The BPU and
UG add to the increasing number of agencies and municipalities,
including WaterOne in neighboring Johnson County, that are offering
residents optional service plans through HomeServe. Homeowners are
often unaware that such repairs are not covered by basic
homeowner’s insurance policies or by the local utility and usually
have to take on the burden of repair costs themselves.
“Given the current state of infrastructure across the United
States, the services provided by HomeServe are a smart, proactive
option for our residents to protect themselves,” said Don Gray,
General Manager of BPU. “HomeServe will enable us to make
high-quality service plans available to our customers that are
low-cost and can serve as a line of defense in the event that a
home repair emergency arises.”
“Many homeowners are unfamiliar with the fact that they are
responsible for the water and sewer lines on their property” said
Tom Rusin, CEO of HomeServe USA. “When faced with an unexpected
repair on these service lines, homeowners are often blindsided by
the financial impact that comes with them. We are pleased to be
partnering with the BPU and UG to provide their customers with
affordable, dependable coverage plans to help with these
situations.”
Additionally, any income generated for BPU and UG, as a result
of the partnership agreement with HomeServe, will be directed to a
special fund to support repairs and other assistance for low income
homeowners in the Kansas City, KS.
“When service line or sewer line issues occur, the inconvenience
they create can often be frustrating for homeowners,” said Douglas
Bach, County Administrator of UG. “Beyond the cost-effectiveness of
HomeServe’s coverage plans, we are pleased to offer our customers
the ability to have a number they can call to receive repair
services in a timely manner.”
HomeServe plan holders will have access to a Repair Hotline that
is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year as well as local,
licensed, and insured contractors available to provide high-quality
home repair services to customers. The Water Service Line Coverage
is available now to BPU and UG customers for $3.99/month. HomeServe
will also offer Sewer/Septic Line coverage for $5.99/month.
Homeowners also have the option to combine water and sewer coverage
for $8.99/month. Convenient payment options are available for the
service plans from HomeServe.
BPU and UG customers can learn more about the services by
calling HomeServe toll-free at 1-866-219-2162 or visiting
www.HomeServeUSA.com.
About HomeServe
HomeServe USA Corp (HomeServe) is a leading provider of home
repair solutions serving over 2.7 million customers across the US
and Canada under the HomeServe, Service Line Warranties of America
(SLWA) and Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) names. Since
2003, HomeServe has been protecting homeowners against the expense
and inconvenience of water, sewer, electrical, HVAC and other home
repair emergencies by providing affordable repair coverage and
quality local service. As an A+ rated Better Business Bureau
Accredited Business, HomeServe is dedicated to being a
customer-focused company supplying best-in-class repair plans and
other services to consumers directly and through over 400 leading
municipal, utility and association partners. For more information
about HomeServe, a 2015 Connecticut Top Workplace winner and
recipient of seven 2016 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer
Service, please go to www.homeserveusa.com. For information on
SLWA visit www.slwofa.com and for SLWC visit www.slwofc.ca. To
connect with HomeServe on Twitter and Facebook, please visit
www.twitter.com/homeserveusa and
www.facebook.com/HomeServeUSA.
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