Do you know the havocs of improper usage of your garbage disposal? You can guess, it may lead to calling a plumber. Does your disposal have bad breath? It can be easy as pumpkin pie if you to get rid of that garbage disposal’s bad breath! Try adding ice and turn it on to help clean it and get rid of the odor. Add some hot water to it and all should go down the drain nicely! Remember, City Wide is here if you need us! Happy Thanksgiving!
Archive for the ‘Slab Leaks’ category
Preventing Holiday Plumbing Problems
November 23rd, 2011Give them the SLIPP
September 8th, 2011SLiPP – Service Line Protection Program
What is it? A financial assistance program to aid eligible residences with water and sewer line repair costs.
Whose Elgible?
Single family/owner-occupied residences, to include homes, duplexes & townhomes, that receive City of Tempe sewer and/or water services
Pre-Enrollment
- Begins mid-end of August
- Can enroll online or hard copy
- Direct mail piece, including subscription form and Terms & Conditions, delivered late August 2011
Special Early-Enrollment Promotion
- For those signing up prior to Sept. 30, 2011, the enrollment fee is waived Enrollment Fee
- $12.00 Monthly Fee
- $12.00/water & sewer coverage
- $7.00/water only (available only to residences that don’t connect with City of Tempe sewer service – e.g., those that have septic systems or connect to sewer service from another municipality)
Fee Payment
- Monthly/enrollment fees included in monthly waterbill
- For those enrolling prior to Sept. 30, 2011, first payment will be with November 2011 waterbill
Program Start Date Oct. 1, 2011 Service Call Availability
- For those enrolling prior to Sept. 30, 2011, service call availability begins Nov. 1, 2011
- For those enrolling after Sept. 30, 2011, service call availability begins approximately 20‐40 days after enrollment (see Terms & Conditions)
What’s Covered?
- Repair/replacement of sewer and/or water service line (service line is from the home to the city connection)
- Does not include water/sewer lines inside the home or within the perimeter of the foundation
- Does not cover pre-existing conditions, with the exception of Orangeburg (bituminous fiber) sewer pipes
- $5,000 per service line per 12-month period
- If a service is received, subscriber must stay enrolled for 12 months from service provided
- If total repair/replacement costs are greater than $5,000, the homeowner is responsible for any amount over $5,000
Information/Contact
480-858-7547 (SLIP)
*This information’s original source: http://www.tempe.gov/slipp/ fact sheet: http://www.tempe.gov/slipp/SLiPP%20fact%20sheet%202.pdf
What are signs of Slab Leaks?
June 16th, 2010The obvious signs of a slab leak are:
- The sound of running water, when no water should be running
- A hot spot on the floor
- Cracks in walls or floors
- Mildew, excessive moisture under carpets, or musty odors
- High water bills
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, call City Wide Plumbing and Service Company 480-966-8795. Locating and repairing a slab leak does not have to be costly or time consuming. City Wide Plumbing will visit your site and assess it for potential slab leaks at no charge.
New Arizona Appliance Rebates!
April 12th, 2010Arizona Appliance Rebate Program has a new rebate available! See: http://www.arizonarebates.com
