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Have you ever been kept awake at night because you’re worried about something happening to your home? The possibilities are endless – fire, burglary, flooding, lightning. Your home is, well, your home. If something were to happen to your house, it would be devastating. It’s no wonder you have a hard time sleeping if you’re dwelling on the things that could go wrong.

But the good news is that homeowner’s insurance will be there for you. With a great home insurance policy, you can sleep well knowing that your home and belongings are covered if you’re hit with a catastrophe. A homeowner’s policy covers and protects you from a multitude of disasters, so even though you can’t predict the future, you know you’ll be protected from whatever life can throw at you.

We know that your home and your family are unique, so you need a personalized insurance policy to fit your needs. InsuranceHub would be happy to help with that. We can help you identify your risks and make sure you’re covered. We want to keep you and your family protected from anything that could come your way.

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Using your clothes dryer without burning down your house

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Having a washer and dryer in your home is definitely a modern convenience.

It’s certainly better than beating laundry on a rock down by the river, isn’t it? While doing laundry at home can be a blessing, did you know that it carries potential dangers too? Here is the thing: in the recent year, there were an estimated 16,800 reported U.S. home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines. Sadly, there were 51 civilian deaths and 380 civilian injuries. The insurance companies sent out claims checks for almost $236 million for repairing direct property damage as a result of clothes dryer fires.

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Tornadoes: Natures Violent Twisting Storms

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When you think about tornadoes, what visual image pops up in your mind?

Perhaps you think back to the Wizard of Oz where the tornado picks up Dorothy’s house and tosses it into the land of the munchkins? Tornadoes are one of the most powerful and destructive forces in nature. Here’s some advice on how to prepare for a tornado and what to do if you’re caught in a twister’s path.

That raises a few questions:

  • What is a tornado?
  • What are the signs of a tornado?
  • What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

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Will A GFCI outlet save your life?

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Did you know that a GFCI outlet can save your life?

Q: What happens when you mix electricity and water?
A: Nerve and tissue damage, burns, gangrene, and death.

Is it really that serious? Yes it is.

That is why the installation of ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles is mandatory in homes today. In fact, did you know that before the installation of GFCIs were mandatory, nearly 800 people died annually from household electrocutions? Today, less than 200 people die annually from household electrocutions.

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Will your water heater pass this annual check up?

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Your water heater is one of those appliances that you don’t think about until you have no hot water or you have a 60-gallon flood in your basement!

Like all appliances, your hot water heater needs some TLC once in a while. In this article, we will look at some of the potential areas of concern for you to include in your annual water heater checkup. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this yourself call a licensed plumber in your neighborhood. Ask yourself: What kind of hot water heater do you have? Is it electric or gas? Pay attention to the tips that are pertaining to your type of water heater.

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Carbon Monoxide Test

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Do you make these common carbon monoxide poisoning mistakes? Who’s ready to take a quick carbon monoxide test?

Here’s your 2-question carbon monoxide test:

True or false?

  1. You can SEE carbon monoxide. T/ F
  2. You can SMELL carbon monoxide. T/F

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Air conditioner fires & how to prevent them (updated)

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*Updated on July 18, 2017.

When it’s hot and muggy outside, we become truly thankful for air conditioner systems! It’s hard to imagine what life was like before they invented AC. When it’s 98 degrees in August and the humidity is 100%, you’d give anything to turn the air conditioner on. This can lead to a problem: air conditioner fires.

A 2016 report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) gives some somber statistics. In 2014, air conditioning, fans, or related equipment were involved in an estimated 7,800 reported U.S. home structure fires. Sadly 50 people died and 260 were sent to the hospital with injuries.

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How to protect your home from hurricanes

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Did you know that hurricane season officially runs from June 1 through November 30 each year with the busiest time between mid-August and mid-September?

What does that mean for you? It’s time to batten down the hatches! While Georgia has not had a “direct hit” hurricane since the 1800’s, we certainly can get heavy rain, high winds, or tornadoes from the remnants of the Atlantic and Gulf coast storms. That raises an important question:

What can we do to protect our homes and families from hurricanes?

Here are a few helpful tips so that you and your family will be prepared ahead of time.

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