Knowing the age of your furnace and water heater is crucial for insurance purposes. Insurance companies often consider the age of these appliances when determining coverage and premiums. Accurately identifying the age of these home components is essential for ensuring adequate insurance coverage.
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How to Identify the Age of Your Furnace and Water Heater
By Jake McCoy on Mar 28, 2024 11:30:00 AM
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How to Tell When Your Roof Was Last Updated
By Jake McCoy on Mar 27, 2024 11:15:00 AM
Insurance companies often inquire about the age of your roof to assess its condition and potential risk factors. Knowing the age of your roof can impact insurance coverage eligibility and premiums, as older roofs may be more prone to damage or may be near the end of their useful lives.
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Does My House Have a Sump Pump and/or Backwater Valve?
By Jake McCoy on Mar 26, 2024 10:30:00 AM
Ensuring your home is equipped with essential flood prevention devices like a sump pump and backwater valve can be crucial for protecting your property. In this guide, we'll explain what these devices are, how they work, and how to locate them in your home.
Topics: Home Insurance Tips Basement Flooding Home Insurance Blog
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How to Identify the Type of Plumbing your Home Uses
By Jake McCoy on Mar 25, 2024 1:00:00 PM
Understanding the type of plumbing in your home is vital for maintenance, renovations, and insurance purposes. Different plumbing materials come with unique lifespans and maintenance needs, so it's crucial to know what you have. Here's a simple guide to help you identify the type of plumbing in your home.
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How Do I know What Kind Of Wiring My Home Has?
By Jake McCoy on Mar 24, 2024 11:30:00 AM
Knowing the type of wiring in your home is crucial for safety and insurance purposes. Different types of wiring have different risks associated with them, and understanding what you have can help you make informed decisions about maintenance and coverage. In Canada, homes can have various types of wiring, including aluminum, copper, and knob-and-tube. Here's a simple guide to help you identify what kind of wiring your home uses.
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Edmonton Offers a Backwater Valve Subsidy for Basement Flooding
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 11, 2024 11:49:00 AM
Topics: flood insurance home insurance Basement Flooding flood Homeowners Insurance flooding Home Insurance Blog Edmonton
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SGI's New Aluminum Wiring Requirements
By Gina Schopfer on Jun 18, 2021 3:41:14 PM
Does your home have aluminum wiring?
Aluminum wiring was commonly used during the 1960s-70s. The price of copper had skyrocketed at the time, and aluminum seemed like the perfect alternative to conduct electricity. Since then, studies have determined that it's much more likely to cause a fire. There are a few reasons for this:
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10 Surprising Things That Are Covered by Home Insurance
By Economical Insurance on Mar 19, 2021 2:20:10 PM
Your home insurance policy is designed to protect you and your property in all kinds of emergencies, from fires and floods to theft and vandalism — but you might be surprised to learn that these 10 things are covered in most standard home insurance policies:
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Busting 5 Common Home Insurance Myths
By Economical Insurance on Mar 9, 2021 4:23:45 PM
When you're shopping for home insurance, you'll probably come across a lot of helpful (and, let's face it, not so helpful) information — but how much of it is actually true? Let's break down five of the most common myths about home insurance.
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Special Limits - Does Your Home Insurance Cover More Than $5k Worth of Jewelry?
By Rob Stevenson on Nov 24, 2020 9:25:20 AM
Did you know that your home insurance policy has has limits that restrict the amount of money you can recover when certain items are stolen or lost? This means that for items such as Jewelry, Stamps and Bicycles the amount of money recoverable in a claim is capped. There are two ways to increase your coverage where needed, read on to see which works best for you.