"ApplianceGard" warranty plan presented statewide by SRP.PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 1997--There's nothing more inconvenient in·con·ven·ient adj. Not convenient, especially: a. Not accessible; hard to reach. b. Not suited to one's comfort, purpose, or needs: inconvenient to have no phone in the kitchen. than your air conditioner conditioner, n 1. an additive substance used to increase the effectiveness of another substance. 2. a substance added to enamel that improves a sealant's ability to adhere. dying during the summer months. Or how about your refrigerator or oven failing right before the holidays? Maybe it's your washing machine (storage) washing machine - An old-style 14-inch hard disk in a floor-standing cabinet. So called because of the size of the cabinet and the "top-loading" access to the media packs - and, of course, they were always set on "spin cycle". or dryer wearing out over the weekend? If any or all of those scenarios bring back bad memories, the new ApplianceGard program could help ease the fear of losing major household appliances when you least expect it -- and the unexpected expenses associated with repairing them. ApplianceGard, offered and administered by Federal Warranty Service Corp. and presented statewide by SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. (Salt River Project), offers peace of mind and convenience starting at just $9.99 a month. Conveniently added to your SRP electric bill, the ApplianceGard program protects your household appliances with one of the best appliance-repair plans in the nation. Arizonans who receive their electricity from Arizona Public Service Arizona Public Service Company is the largest electric utility in Arizona and the principal subsidiary of publicly-traded S&P 500 member Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (NYSE: PNW), which in turn had been formerly named AZP Group Company and other utilities also are welcome to purchase ApplianceGard. "ApplianceGard is a high-value convenience for our customers," said Mike Lowe, SRP's manager of Customer Service/Power. "Although similar programs are available through utilities in other states, SRP is the first in Arizona to introduce an appliance-repair program." Some of the benefits of ApplianceGard include: -- Three different plans, priced from $9.99 to $19.49 a month, offer the flexibility of covering all or some of the following appliances: your refrigerator, freezer freezer the compartment in which meat and offal are stored at freezing temperatures of 10 to 16°F (-12 to -9°C) although there is a trend to lower temperatures of 0 to -22°F (-18 to -30°C). , washer washer Orthopedics A flattened disk of metal with a central hole used to distribute stress under a screw head to prevent thin cortical bone from splitting; serrated washers are used to affix avulsed ligaments, small avulsion fractures or comminuted fractures to the and dryer, dishwasher, oven/range, water heater, cooling and heating systems. -- Your electric and gas appliances are eligible for coverage regardless of their age, brand name or place of purchase, and even if their warranties have expired. -- Unlike other service plans, there is no deductible That which may be taken away or subtracted. In taxation, an item that may be subtracted from gross income or adjusted gross income in determining taxable income (e.g., interest expenses, charitable contributions, certain taxes). or service call fee to pay. ApplianceGard customers will never see a repair bill, only a customer-service survey card to confirm that repairs have been completed to the customer's satisfaction. -- The ApplianceGard program includes a 24-hour, customer-service number, which gives customers the names of reputable local companies that deliver timely, guaranteed repair service. -- There's no long-term commitment with ApplianceGard. Customers can cancel anytime without penalty. ApplianceGard, which is available June 1, pays for most parts and labor, up to the value of the covered item. If repair costs exceed the value of the appliance, or if the appliance is beyond repair, customers will receive cash equal to the actual value of the appliance. Signing up for ApplianceGard is easy. SRP residential customers can select one of the plans, fill in the information requested and mail the enrollment form with their monthly bill payment. Also, anyone -- including APS customers -- can sign up by calling a toll-free number at 800/229-9170. Internet users Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f can sign up via the World Wide Web. ApplianceGard registration forms and other information about ApplianceGard are available on SRP's Home Page at http://www.srp.gov . CONTACT: Salt River Project, Phoenix Jeffrey P. Lane, 602/236-2576 jplane@srp.gov |
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