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Portland Water District Program Saves Homeowners Over $3 Million Dollars in Home Repairs
Almost 9,000 Area Residents Participate in the Repair Plan Program
Portland, Maine – November 9, 2021 – Portland residents know that many common home repairs come with a significant financial burden and inconvenience. That's why since 2006, the Portland Water District has offered a program that gives its homeowner customers an affordable way to protect themselves against the high cost and hassle of common home repairs.
8,991 greater Portland area homeowners are participating in the program, offered through HomeServe, and have now saved over $3 million in emergency home repair costs. These are repairs homeowners otherwise would have had to pay for out-of-pocket without one of the available service plans under the program.
Through the partnership with HomeServe, homeowners who are Portland Water District customers have access to optional no-deductible repair service plans that start at $3.99 a month for the first year and cover water and sewer service line repairs or in-home plumbing emergencies. When a covered repair arises, homeowners with a repair plan have access to local, qualified contractors who can complete the repair quickly.
Portland homeowners appreciate the District for making the program available and have great things to say about their experiences:
- Mark from Westbrook: "One of the best experiences I have had! When I made the call, I explained my problem with the representative she told me that they would notify a company in the area. Ten minutes later I was contacted and within an hour and half they were at my home and fixed my problem. It was just all around great service."
- Laura from Scarborough: "HomeServe referred me to an expert plumber whose advice was very helpful! And the representative from HomeServe was kind and professional."
- Carol from Westbrook: "The crew that showed up to clear the clogged pipes did a wonderful job. Quite professional and explained what and how they were going to fix the issue…they were safe and fast and followed COVID 19 protocols. Would highly recommend HomeServe to all homeowners!"
- Luom from Portland: "Outstanding customer service! Fast scheduling!!"
"This service program has provided a financial planning tool for many Portland area homeowners, and we are pleased that so many have been able to benefit from it over the years," said David Kane, Portland Water District's Executive Director of Administration.
"Portland Water District leaders understand the importance of educating homeowners about their responsibility and helping them financially prepare for an emergency. Their customers with a plan get easy access to a vetted and experienced local contractor and are protected from out-of-pocket expenses," said Tom Rusin, CEO, HomeServe North America. "The number of homeowners in Portland taking advantage of the program, the high post-repair satisfaction ratings, and the customer savings topping $3 million speaks to the benefit of the program."
Portland Water District homeowner customers can learn more about the available plans by visiting www.pwd.org/home-serve-home-repair-program.