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The Real Cost of Home Repairs

THE REAL COST OF HOME REPAIRS A SMART HOMEOWNER'S GUIDE 1.5-4%: The estimated annual $273.9 Billion: The estimated size maintenance cost of a U.S. home, as a percentage of the home's purchase price. of the home improvement industry in 2012. 42% of consumers in 2011 shopped $547: Average cost of home maintenance around for deals and bargains before making home improvements. and minor repairs per year in the U.S. (not including major repairs and upgrades). Heating & AC Gutters SERVIZ 1/2 of the energy used in your $321: The average cost to clean gutters* home goes towards HVAC. HVAC energy loss through the Damaged or improperly maintained gutters can result in foundation damage. windows can be as high as 30%. Garpets ШO Regular cleanings can extend a carpet's life span by 3-5 years. 65% of requests to clean stains are specifically for pet stains,* but people are more likely to tweet about. spilling sauce and nail polish. Refrigerators A side-by-side refrigerator is the most commonly repaired kitchen appliance. Ice makers account for 31% of refrigerator and freezer repairs.* Plumbing Leaks in the home can waste as much as 10,000 gallons of water per year. $234: Average cost to fix a faucet leak.* $201: Average cost to fix a running toilet.* Doggy Doors Pests Installing a doggy door through a brick wall is 3x as expensive as installing through drywall & plaster. People request pest control treatment for bugs 2X asoften as they request treatment for rodents.* $143: Average cost of a pest control treatment* Locks & Doors Washers & Dryers 34% of burglars enter a home through the front door. $208: Average cost to have a dryer vent cleaned.* $160: Average cost to change 5 door locks.* 34% of clothes dryer fires could have been pre- vented with proper clean- ing and maintenance. SERVIZ SERVIZ offers home services from A to Z, including Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Appliance Repair, Carpet Cleaning, Handyman, Garage Door Repair and Installation, and more. Each of our SERVIZ pros is background checked, well-reviewed, insured and has an average of 10 years experience. All of our work is backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Home Services On-Demand Visit us online www.SERVIZ.com SOURCES www.ClubLocal.com www.HousingEconomics.com www.census.gov/housing/ahs/ http://pressroom.consumerreports.org/pressroom/2011/07/consumer-reports-finds-side-by-side- refrigerators-computers-and-lawn-tractors-most-repair-prone-products.html www.hiri.org/?page=Media www.buildings.com/ArticleDetails/tabid/3334/ArticlelD/14874/Default.aspx http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/pubs/fixleak.html http://www.homesecuritystore.com/infographic/the-most-common-entry-points-for-a-break-in.html

The Real Cost of Home Repairs

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Yearly maintenance is a necessity for smart homeowners who want to increase the value of their home but how do they know if they’re paying too much for these services? SERVIZ did a lot of resear...

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