(Philadelphia, PA – September 22, 2004) – The Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) introduced the 2005 Parts & Labor Plan this week with a direct mailing to all PGW residential customers. For as little as $83, customers can purchase an annual repair plan that fits their needs and budget.

Parts & Labor Plan coverage for 2005 goes into effect November 1, 2004 and ends October 31, 2005. There are several options including water heater, house heater, gas clothes dryer, gas range, and house heater combined with electric central air conditioner coverage.

For more information on the Parts & Labor Plan, visit PGW's web site at www.pgworks.com or call 215-235-2050. Information can also be obtained from one of PGW's six Customer Service Centers.

Customer Service Centers are normally open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the designated days as follows:

Center City, 1137 Chestnut Street – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Frankford, 4410 Frankford Avenue – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Germantown, 210 W. Chelten Avenue – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
North Philadelphia, 1337 W. Erie Avenue – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
South Philadelphia, 1601 S. Broad Street – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
West Philadelphia, 5230 Chestnut Street – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Founded in 1836, PGW is the nation's largest municipally owned natural gas utility, serving a half million residential, commercial, and industrial customers, and Philadelphia's choice for quality energy solutions.