Heating and cooling emergencies in Nebraska
Heating contractors and plumbers for breakdowns.
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What applies across Nebraska
Metropolitan Utilities District says that if water pipes are frozen, customers should contact a plumber to thaw them. If the power or furnace goes out, it advises letting a slow stream of water run continuously from a faucet.
Metropolitan Utilities District (source, opens in a new tab)
The Nebraska Department of Insurance says losses a standard homeowner policy might cover include water damage (other than from ground water) and damage from frozen or burst pipes. Each policy has its own deductible, and individual policies differ.
Nebraska Department of Insurance (source, opens in a new tab)
Before you hire
Have fuel-burning appliances such as a furnace or boiler inspected by a professional at least once a year.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.