(Philadelphia, PA – November 20, 2006) – The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is encouraging customers to sign up for this year’s Parts & Labor Plan to protect against breakdowns of natural gas home heaters and appliances. For as little as $94, customers can purchase an annual house heater plan.

PGW announced the 2007 coverage plan with extensive media advertising and a direct mailing to all PGW residential customers in September.

Parts and Labor Plan coverage for 2007 is in effect November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007. “This year’s plan is better than ever,” said Joseph Smith, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Customers may now choose a timeframe – morning, afternoon or evening – when a trained, professional technician will arrive to provide service. In addition, next day service is available after December 1.”

Coverage options include water heater, house heater, gas clothes dryer, and house heater combined with electric central air conditioner or any above mentioned household gas appliance.

To sign up for the Parts and Labor Plan, visit PGW’s website at www.pgworks.com, call
215-235-2050, or visit one of PGW’s six Customer Service Centers on weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. as designated below, or on Saturdays at the Center City office.

Center City, 1137 Chestnut Street – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,
(Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
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.