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ceceliac
Citizen
Username: Ceceliac
Post Number: 26
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 11:05 pm: | 
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Just got a letter from NJ American Water Co. offering a $60 a year Water Line Protection Program. We've only been homeowners in NJ for a year and I have no idea whether this is something deemed important or just like buying unnecessary extended warranties on appliances. Any thoughts/opinions would be welcome. |
Nlanzieri
Citizen
Username: Nlanzieri
Post Number: 159
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 11:41 pm: |
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For the 60 bucks a year its worth it. Its true you are responsible for the water line if it breaks from your house to the street. It could cost thousands to repair. With these old houses you dont want to take a chance. The only catch I noticed in the contract is that they cap it at $4,000 to do the repair and you must use their contractors. As long as its done correctly thats fine with me. |
hismom
Citizen
Username: Hismom
Post Number: 67
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 7:08 am: |
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We signed up for it last year after 2 neighbors spent $6000+ for water line repairs in their front yards. So far we haven't needed it, but.... |
AZ
Citizen
Username: Azaltsman
Post Number: 181
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 8:08 am: |
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Before buying our house we noticed during the inspection that the water main valve had a leak. The seller had coverage and we asked that they use the warranty to fix the problem before closing. Not sure how much it would have cost but it looked pretty expensive. |
cody
Citizen
Username: Cody
Post Number: 354
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 8:53 am: |
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Our neighbors got hit with a hefty repair bill to fix the water line under their lawn. For $60, I'd buy the coverage. |
amandacat
Citizen
Username: Amandacat
Post Number: 197
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 11:38 am: |
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Alright, you guys have me nervous -- my husband and I already tossed out the Protection Program mailing, dismissing it as unneccessary, but now I'm thinking we acted too hastily. It's not too late to sign up, is it? Does anyone have the number for the water company? |
bak
Citizen
Username: Bak
Post Number: 347
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 1:02 pm: |
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We signed up recently, and there is a 30-day waiting period before the coverage takes effect.
Here is the water company's number: Customer Service Number: 1-800-NJ-AM WTR (1-800-652-6987)
Good luck! |
sullymw
Citizen
Username: Sullymw
Post Number: 164
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 1:27 pm: |
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I am unclear about how far the coverage reaches and the company is not much help. The pipe just inside my house looks to be deteriorating, but it's just not clear whether that section of the pipe is covered. Anyone know?
Thanks |
us2innj
Citizen
Username: Us2innj
Post Number: 824
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 5:53 am: |
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According to NJAW, they cover the span from the main to where the pipe enters your house. It remains unclear whether this means as far as the water meter. PSE&G is responsible for the gas line until it reaches your meter. Anyone have the scoop on where Amer. Water's coverage actually ends? |
us2innj
Citizen
Username: Us2innj
Post Number: 825
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 6:04 am: |
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This is from their website:
"New Jersey American is also responsible for the pipes connecting the water main to your property, up to the curb or property line. Care and custody of the pipe from the curb up to and inside your property (excluding any inside meter) are your responsibility."
If you purchase their coverage, then I suspect the first point you're responsible for is after the meter.
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jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3084
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 - 9:37 am: |
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I recently helped two local homes replace water mains.
The traditional method of digging trenches resulted in bids over $4,000 at each of them. Both used a different method where a pipe was drilled horizontally from the basement to the street then connected. Both jobs came in just under $2,000.
Just something to consider.
Later,
George
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