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Class Action Law Suit - Alert! KITEC
Plumbing
A Flood Waiting to Happen –
Save Money Now - Deadline Looming
It is important to take a look at the plumbing in your home. If
you have Kitec plumbing, both the fittings and pipes are prone to
deterioration. It was a type of plumbing
sold between 1995 and 2007. To be eligible for settlement benefits, you must
file a claim before January 9, 2020 or you will not receive payment.
Kitec – The Go-to-Pipe
During this time most plumbers and heating companies agreed it was
the 'go-to-pipe'. It was popular and
inexpensive. That was before the recall. The good news is Kitec products are
the subject of a class-action lawsuit. The settlement is worth tens of millions
of dollars. Homeowners are eligible for partial compensation to pay for
repairs.
Courts Have Granted Class
Authorization
The USA courts, as well as Canada nationally have certified and
approved cases for settlement purposes. You can begin the procedure of
processing a claim. See Claim Forms: http://www.kitecsettlement.com/index.cfm. The site estimates there are approximately 292,000
installations/properties with the Kitec system in North America.
Do You Have Kitec? - How to
Find Out
Start by looking near the hot water tank or in the mechanical
room. The Kitec system is usually blue in color for cold water applications and
orange for hot water. The plastic piping and aluminum, over time, expand and
contract at different temperatures. It can cause them to burst. It may also
result in clogging and poor water pressure and flow. Also check your home’s
electrical panel doors. Professional plumbers typically added a sticker to the
electrical panel stating that Kitec was used. A Kitec pipe can be marked
with one of about 10 different brand names, for
example PlumbBetter, IPEX AQUA and WarmRite. All visible fittings
should be stamped with Kitec or KTC. Unfortunately Kitec brass fittings
when in contact with well water with a high mineral content or acidity will
chew away and cause them to fail.
Don't Risk Water Damage to Your
Home
Most sellers and owners are completely oblivious to the fact that
there's potentially an issue with the plumbing. Some will pay to replace it. Others
will insure homes but at a higher rate. Some insurance companies give
homeowners a certain amount of time to replace it or lose their insurance. In
the event your pipes break, everyone should know how to turn off the water.
If you have questions or concerns or if you need help figuring out
if you have this type of plumbing, give me a call. I am happy to help.
403-680-4479
