Able & Willing Plumbing and Utilities

Did You Know?

That routine home maintenance will cost you on average 1% - 3% of the homes sale price annually? No matter how conscientious you are, many things in the house don't last forever, and eventually, will need replacement, or repair. The more you keep up with home care, the less you will be surprised with major expenses down the road. The cost of fixing, or replacing these items and more, keeps going up an average of 10% to 20% a year for service. What about flat rate pricing, this is really expensive, and most service Companies charge a fee just to show up at your door. Your average cost for service repairs is about $125 - $425. Replacement cost are $325 - $3,500 and going up.

Platinum comes complete with priority service, Prefered Pricing, FREE unlimited service labor for all minor repair work, guaranteed low pricing on water heaters, pumps, faucets, and sink disposers for an entire year, with up to 60% discount over competitors' prices!  PLATINUM is available to all residential customers for an annual fee of $399.00. Add Drain Saver for unlimited drain cleaning all year.

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          Average Life Expectancy

Appliances: Dishwashers 5 to 12, Disposals 5 to 12, Washers 5 to 15, Dryer 10 to 25, Water Heaters 5 to 15, Electric Water Heater 10 to15, Refrigerators 15 to 20, Gas Stoves 15 to 20, Oven and Range 15 to 20, Electrical 17, Garbage Disposal 6 to 15, Trash Compactor 8 to 15, Microwave 11, Faucets 13 to 20,
and Toilets 50. Heating and Air Conditioning: Life Estimate in Years: Warm Air Furnace 10 to 25, Oil Tank 20, Heat Pumps 10 to 15, Water/Steam Boiler Welded Steel 15 to 30 years, Water/Steam Boiler Cast Iron 30 to 50 years, Central Air Conditioning 10 to 15, and Gas Chillers 8 to 15. Plumbing- Life Estimate in Years: Galvanized Water Pipes 20 to 25 yrs. Septic/Sewer Pump - 5 to 10 Years. Roofs', Gutters and Downspouts: Selvage or Asphalt 12 to 15, Wood Shingle 10 to 20, Fiberglass 15 to 20, Asbestos Shingle 40 to 80, Slate 40 to 80, Tar and Gravel 15 to 25, Metal - 60, and Gutters and Downspouts: Galvanized 20 to 25 yrs.

What it could cost you without protection