Counting our corporate sponsorship, our final total as of Friday, August 2, 2019, came to a whopping $52,037.48 raised for Relay For Life of Jackson County, Michigan! As a company with less than 250 employees total, this number means the world to us. Times are changing and Relay is changing with it, and we’re looking forward to stepping up to the new challenges that await. See you next year Jackson!! #TeamAPHW #RelayForLife #ACS #ChallengeAccepted!!
Team APHW set a $20,000 fundraising goal this year for the 20th anniversary of America’s Preferred Home Warranty. We EXCEEDED that goal and raised a whopping $22,037.48 for Relay for Life! We are ready to BEAT cancer with every dollar raised! America’s Preferred Home Warranty has also dedicated a corporate sponsorship. Stay tuned to find out what our true total is at the main event tonight at the Cascades! #ACS #RelayForLife #GOTEAM #APHW
One of the finer aspects of society living is public plumbing: Once you flush, it goes away. But with more than 20 percent of households relying on an onsite system to treat their wastewater, you may have found yourself with a septic tank to maintain. Don’t panic: While repairs can be costly, septic systems typically have a 30-year life expectancy with proper maintenance.
A little bit about your septic system: It consists of a large underground tank and a drain field. The tank is designed to handle the solid matter, while the treated waste water escapes into the drain field through a filter.
Ew, right? Relax, you won’t be digging around in… ick. It’s mostly just having it serviced regularly, using a ‘good’ bacteria additive, and some good old-fashioned common sense. Check out this article, ‘Your Guide to Septic Tank Maintenance’ on Moving.com*, for an easy read that explains what to do and how to do it, along with suggestions to help extend the life of your tank.
So let’s roll up our pantlegs (kidding!) and get to work enjoying our modern plumbing!
For more information on Septic Tank warranty coverage, visit APHW.com or call us anytime at 1.800.648.5006.
*America’s Preferred Home Warranty is not affiliated with and has not collaborated with Moving.com in any capacity.
With the company president’s contribution, the APHW Relay for Life fundraising team made history Wednesday night, achieving Ruby status for raising more than $50,000 for Relay for Life of Jackson County, Michigan—the first ever Jackson County team to reach that high!
#RelayForLife #TeamAPHW #MakingHistory #GOTEAMGO
Pictured left to right are APHW Team Captain Cara Baker, their Relay for Life liaison, Senior Community Development Manager Samantha Miller, and APHW Team Secretary Nicholle Clark.
We all take care of those everyday tasks like laundry or the dishes, but when was the last time you cleaned the dust out of the heat vents? Deep cleaned the bathroom drains? How about de-linting the dryer vent and exhaust ducts?
These are the tasks folks tend to forget about. Out-of-sight, out-of-mind, right? They may seem minor, but if left long enough, some tasks can be dangerous to your home and family—can we say ‘dryer-fire’?
Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work. A little maintenance can go a long way, as they say, so check out this list of 30 Summer Home Maintenance Tips* you can check off one by one, and have a safe and fun summer season!
*America’s Preferred Home Warranty is not affiliated with and has not collaborated with InsuranceHub in any capacity.
Team APHW officially met and surpassed their Relay for Life fundraising goal of $20,000 Wednesday! With more than a month to go before the main event, we’re excited to see what new heights we can achieve!
Relay for Life Team APHW members pictured left to right: VP of Operations Mike, Nicholle (Secretary), Cara (Captain), Hannah, Donna (Treasurer), Patty (Co-Captain), and VP of Accounting Terri.
Join our fight and visit the #APHW tent at the #RelayForLife of Jackson County event Friday, August 2nd and Saturday, August 3rd at Cascades Falls Park in Jackson, Michigan. You can also help the cause by making a donation here: https://lnkd.in/eHBQTkx. To donate to APHW’s team total, click on the Donate button and search for America’s Preferred Home Warranty. #AmericanCancerSociety #HisStrengthGuidesOurSteps #Fundraising
I once had the unfortunate circumstance of showering with cold water. I’m talking COLD. Not room temperature, not slightly chilly—cold. Zero heat. Suffice it to say, that was the fastest shower I have ever taken. I will never suffer through it again if I can help it, and regularly maintaining your home’s water heater is the best way to avoid ever having to yourself.
Hot water is useful in many other ways too, of course—sinks, dishwashers, and washing machines, to name a few. But even if icy water isn’t enough to persuade you, consider this: It is a LOT more expensive to replace a hot water heater than it is to maintain it, and a poorly maintained one will also increase your energy bills. Save yourself some cash and take notes.
There are two main types of hot water heater: Storage Tank and Tankless.*
Generally, maintenance of either option includes regular flushing of the systems to remove sediment, as well as visual inspections for leaks and other wear and tear. Check out these tips for maintaining your Tankless Water Heater* or your Storage Tank Water Heater* to keep your water heater running its best for the longest possible time—and avoid those cold showers!
*America’s Preferred Home Warranty is not affiliated with and has not collaborated with
Water Heater Hub, This Old House, or Green Living Ideas in any capacity.
Every winter in the Midwest, I’m utterly shocked—by static electricity. While this clues me in to go look at my furnace humidifier, you can avoid these sparking revelations with a little upkeep before, during, and after heating season—especially in the Spring. Your semi-glowing pets will thank you.
Your furnace-mounted humidifier maintains your home’s humidity at a comfortable level. There are two common styles of humidifier: Reservoir and Flow-through.
As with any appliance, normal use will cause wear and tear over time. Cleaning and maintaining your humidifier are the best ways to ensure it will last and be effective for as long as possible. Check out these tips* to help you get the most out of yours!
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*America’s Preferred Home Warranty is not affiliated with and has not collaborated with Mr. Hardware in any capacity.
APHW has been involved with RelayForLife for years, and this year is no different. Check out how our goals have changed, what we’ve been doing, and where we’re hoping to end up in the fight against cancer. Join our fight and visit us at the APHW tent at the Relay for Life of Jackson County event Friday, August 2nd at Cascades Falls Park in Jackson, Michigan! You can also help our cause by making a donation here: https://lnkd.in/eHBQTkx To donate to APHW’s team total, click on the Donate button and search for America’s Preferred Home Warranty. AmericanCancerSociety HisStrengthGuidesOurSteps Fundraising
America’s Preferred Home Warranty attended the annual Junior Achievement (JA) of the Michigan Edge fundraising dinner and auction Tuesday evening at the Commonwealth Commerce Center in Jackson, Michigan, as one of three Entrepreneur and Scholar #Sponsors recognized at the event. The birthday theme of the evening celebrated JA’s 100th anniversary of empowering young people to own their own economic success with volunteer-run K – 12 programs fostering work-readiness, financial literacy skills, and experiential learning. Visit their website https://bit.ly/2Hy03zW to learn how you can help with this amazing program!
