Kansas City, Missouri – People don’t anticipate to have to fix water service lines very often, and when they do, it’s often very expensive. When a break or leak happens outside of the curb box in Kansas City, homeowners usually have to pay for the whole repair, which can cost thousands of dollars. And for a lot of people, regular homeowners’ insurance doesn’t cover such expenditures.
KC Water has worked with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) for a long time to help residents get ready for these kinds of crises. SLWA offers extra financial protection for repairs to private water service lines. KC Water is in charge of keeping the public water mains and service lines in good shape up to the curb box. After that, it’s the homeowner’s job. SLWA’s coverage is meant to fill that expensive gap.
Some homeowners in Kansas City may have just gotten letters from SLWA in the mail. KC Water has confirmed that these letters are real and are part of the official relationship, not a fraud. Homeowners who want to know what the coverage entails can go to SLWA’s website to find out about prices and advantages.
SLWA handles the warranty coverage on its own, however KC Water does get a modest commission on each policy issued. But these funds don’t go into the general fund. Instead, they are meant to help homeowners who are behind on their water bills. The commission is first used to pay off unpaid bills from accounts that are behind on their payments. After that, it is used to help utility aid organizations like the Mid-America Assistance Program, which helps families in financial need.
KC Water wants to make it clear that signing up for SLWA’s coverage is completely up to you. For many homeowners, though, especially those who live in older homes with outdated infrastructure, the extra peace of mind might be a major deal. The cooperation continues to be one of the ways KC Water helps not only individual homes but also the city’s broader utility safety net.
Homeowners can learn more about their responsibilities regarding their water system and this warranty offer by going to the KC Water customer support page.
More information about the partnership can be found at http://www.kcwater.us/customer-support/manage-your-water-usage/
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