Garden People
 

About Merchantville-Pennsauken and HomeServe

Merchantville-Pennsauken selected HomeServe to offer optional, yet affordable Plans to its customers that provide protection against costly and inconvenient repairs to systems throughout their homes and properties.

Repair Plans

HomeServe USA Repair Management Corp. (HomeServe) is an independent company separate from Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates, including the electric utility that provides your electric distribution service (hereafter referred to, collectively, as “FirstEnergy Companies”), and offers this optional service as an authorized representative for AMT Warranty Corp., the contract issuer. Your choice of whether to participate in this service plan will not affect the price, availability or terms of service from Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is HomeServe?
HomeServe is an independent company providing emergency home repair services and protection solutions to homeowners across the U.S. Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, HomeServe protects over 2 million homeowners in the US and Canada and provides emergency repair plans through partners, utility companies, municipalities and directly to consumers.
Why did MPWC select HomeServe?
MPWC reviewed companies that provide home protection solutions. HomeServe was selected offer MPWC customers optional, yet affordable, programs that provide protection against costly and inconvenient repairs to systems throughout their homes and properties.
If I'm an MPWC customer, will HomeServe charges show up on my MPWC bill?
No. Customers who sign up for these plans will be billed directly by HomeServe.
Does my homeowners insurance or local utility cover repairs to the systems in my home?

Many homeowners believe their utility companies or homeowners insurance is responsible for emergency repairs to the water, sewer, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, but the reality is that in many cases you, the homeowner, is responsible. Most basic homeowners insurance policies and local utility companies or municipalities do not cover repairs to or replacement of the major systems in and around your home. 
After I purchase a plan, when does my coverage begin?

Your plan starts the day your order is processed, and there is an initial 30-day waiting period before you can make a service call, giving you 11 months of coverage during the first year. This prevents service calls on pre-existing conditions and helps keep the coverage affordable.
I need a repair. What should I do?

Step 1: If you should suffer a home repair emergency after your start date that is covered by your plan, call HomeServe toll-free at 1-888-658-3800 and one of our customer service specialists will get you started on your service call.

Step 2: A local, licensed and insured technician will be dispatched to your home to make the covered repair or replacement.

Step 3: Once covered repairs are completed, you just sign a form to say you are satisfied and we pay the technician directly up to the annual benefit amount.
Who will come to my home to make the repair?
Homeowners who call with a covered emergency can rest assured that a local, licensed and insured technician will respond to the call and carry out the repair in a professional manner.