SLWC Participates in Build Day With Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
The Service Line Warranties of Canada team spent a day in June working on one of Habitat for Humanity Hamilton's home builds for a resident putting sweat equity into a safe haven of their very own. Service Line Warranties partnered with Habitat because their values...
Chilly Shower Leads to Widow’s Hot Water Heater Repair
Jackie B. of Edmonton, Alberta started her morning on a sunny day in April the way she usually does – jumping into the shower. But something quickly went wrong – on this day, the water stayed icy cold, no matter how long Jackie waited for it to warm up. Upon further...
Wildfire, Drought Increase the Need for Water Conservation
Canada has had its challenges lately, with many areas experiencing record heat and below average rainfall and, of course, wildfires across much of the country are compounding the problems. While there has been significant precipitation in parts of the Prairies and...
Household Water Conservation a Losing Battle Without Water Provider Solutions
Water conservation is a widespread concern. The seasonal availability of freshwater in Canada is changing, with an increased risk of water supply shortages particularly in the summer months. The causes for the potential shortfall are well known and include droughts...
Sudsy Main Drain Leads to Big Savings for Homeowner
Mike H. of Ottawa, Ontario had finished the chore of putting a load of laundry in the washing machine, just as he does every Saturday evening. However, this time, when he turned around to head back upstairs, he heard an unusual gurgling sound. He followed the noise to...
Sewer Odor Poses Problem for Ontario Homeowner
The day Pamela moved into new home in Hamilton, Ontario, she noticed an odd smell – a faint odor of sewage – but she couldn’t pin down where it was coming from. “I noticed it the day I moved into the house,” she said. Later, her sewer backed up. “The flooding in the...
Home Warranty Plan Saves Canada Customer Over $3K
The city of Windsor, Ontario had seen quite a bit of rain during a week in mid-September. So, when resident and homeowner Jennifer P. heard her sump pump running the day following a heavy downpour, she didn’t think much of it. But after an additional 48 hours, the...
SLWC makes $5,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity Hamilton
Mike Van Horne, Service Line Warranties of Canada General Manager, left, recently presented a $5,000 check to Sean Ferris, Habitat for Humanity Hamilton Chief Executive Officer. The Service Line Warranties team is making plans to participate in a new Habitat for...
Letter sent to Stratford homeowners explaining water and sewer line responsibilities and optional protection plan
Originally published in My Stratford Now March 8, 2023 By Wendy Gray The City of Stratford is letting homeowners that may have received a letter from Service Line Warranties of Canada (SLWC) they are legit. The city has partnered with the organization and the letter...
Network Contractors Dig 18-metre Trench for Customer
Who digs a 18-metre long trench by hand in frozen ground? Windsor Emergency Plumbing, one of our network contractors in Ontario. They are replacing a clay sewage pipe that has cracked and leaking sewage under the crawl space of our customer's home. Frozen ground,...