Service

Services in The Sims

Pizza Man: Pizza isn't very good as satisfying a Sim's Hunger bar, and it costs $40, but it is useful if the fridge is bare or if you're having a party.

Maid: The Maid costs $10 an hour and does most of the housework, cleaning up any mess and making sure everything is washed and clean. If you feel she isn't doing her job well, or if you've caught her slipping a few of your Sim's possessions into her pockets, you can fire her.

Gardener: If your plants need tending to, phone up a gardener and he will water and care for them for an hour for three days. He only charges $10 an hour as well.

Repairman: The repairman will come over to fix broken appliances, mend leaks, repair faulty wiring or change light bulbs. His fee is $50 per hour. This is well worth it if you lack the Mechanical skill to repair things yourself, however. Attempting repair without the proper skill can result in death.

Fire Department: The fire alarm should alert the fire department whenever there is a fire, but if you don't have one, it is best to phone them up quickly. If you prank call them when there is no fire, you will get a $100 fine.

Police: Call the police if you're in the process of being burgled. It helps to have a phone in the bedroom near the bed to minimize the distance you have to walk to make the call. If you have a burglar alarm, the cops will come right over. If you have to call them manually, they probably won't arrive in time. Calling a false alarm to the police station results in a stern warning.