HomeServe USA (HomeServe), a leading provider of home emergency repair service plans, today declared September 25th as National Tune-Up Day. The day, which is now posted in the National Day Calendar, is part of HomeServe’s ongoing efforts to educate homeowners and protect them from the expense and headache of home emergencies. In the interest of safety this season and to promote energy efficiency, the company is recommending all households to consider a heating system tune-up before the cold weather arrives.

A professional tune-up will help assure that the heating system is running efficiently. (Photo: Busi ...

A professional tune-up will help assure that the heating system is running efficiently. (Photo: Business Wire)

Scheduling a heating system tune-up now is an inexpensive way to help prevent a system breakdown in the coming months. With ENERGY STAR reporting that 29 percent of the energy used in the home is for heating, a professional tune-up will help assure that the heating system is running efficiently. Tune-ups can also protect families from the dangers of carbon monoxide, which pose a health threat when the heating system flue or vent becomes blocked from debris or other material. HomeServe recommends that homeowners tune-up their heating and cooling systems every year in advance of seasonal changes.

“At HomeServe, the safety and comfort of homeowners is our top priority, which is why we are encouraging all homeowners to get a tune-up this month,” said Tom Rusin, CEO of HomeServe USA. “It’s not a luxury to have your home heating system in good working order; it’s a necessity and it’s good advice for families to have their systems checked.”

In a recent Harris Poll survey commissioned by HomeServe, 18 percent of households had to repair or replace the heating or cooling system last year. This is a surprise expenditure families often can’t afford with 20 percent reporting they have no emergency savings at all. An annual system tune up can identify problems before the season starts and, when combined with a service plan, can help families manage unexpected repair expenses.

For homeowners who want protection from emergency heating repairs, HomeServe offers home heating protection plans, including plans that provide tune-ups. HomeServe also offers service plans for water, sewer, electrical and other home emergencies. All plan holders have the same access to a Repair Hotline that is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to bring local, licensed and insured technicians right to their home for repairs. Service plans are available starting at $5.49 per month for water service line coverage.

Homeowners interested in learning more about HomeServe’s heating system repair plan options can visit www.homeserveusa.com. HomeServe customers in New York and New England are encouraged to schedule their annual heating tune up now by calling toll-free 1-844-219-9208.

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HomeServe USA Corp (HomeServe) is an independent provider of home emergency repair service plans. For over a decade, the company has protected homeowners against the expense and inconvenience of water, sewer, electrical, HVAC and other home emergencies by providing affordable coverage and quality service. HomeServe, a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business, serves over 1.6 million homeowners in the US and Canada and dedicates itself to being a customer-focused company providing best-in-class emergency repair plans through leading utility partners and directly to consumers. For more information about HomeServe, please go to www.homeserveusa.com, follow us on www.twitter.com/homeserveusa and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/homeserveusa.