Education Articles

Main Drain Suds Results in Big Savings for Homeowner

Mike H. from Ottawa, Ontario, had just finished his usual Saturday evening chore of starting a load of laundry when he heard an unexpected gurgling sound. Following the noise, he found sudsy water bubbling up through the main drain in his basement. Reacting quickly,...

High-efficiency HVAC Adoption by Homeowner Is Key Factor in Net-Zero Emissions Achievement

Canada has targets to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030, and to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050.  While many potential pathways are being explored to achieve this, there is widespread agreement that...

Small Gas Leak Uncovers $7,000 Gas Line Repair

Kingwood, Texas, resident George R. thought it would be smart to invest in a generator for his home after some extreme weather in recent years. The installation team planned to use a branch off of the gas fuel line that ran from his house to his pool heater. But when...

Energy Industry Events Reveal Dire Utility Need

In September, leaders from HomeServe presented at two conferences. While the topics and audiences were quite different, a common theme that emerged was the critical need for strategies and solutions to address the skilled trades gap, to ensure continuity and customer...
HomeServe Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Homeowners and Enhancing Communities

HomeServe Celebrates 20 Years of Serving Homeowners and Enhancing Communities

Twenty years ago this month, HomeServe launched its first North American utility partnership to educate homeowners and...

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