ERIE,
Pa., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The new year
is a time to think about how you want to refresh, renew and
recharge. But it can be more than just dieting and hitting the gym.
What about taking a fresh look at one of your biggest
investments—your home?
Erie Insurance has four simple steps that can go a long way
to protect your home in 2023.
- Know your shut-off valves. Few people know where the
emergency shut-off valves are located for gas, water and
electricity. Take a moment and find them, and make sure everyone in
your house knows where to find them.
- Check your washer and dryer. Worn out rubber hoses in
your washing machine can burst, spilling hundreds or even thousands
of gallons of water on the floor. If your rubber hoses are more
than just a few years old, swap them out for steel-belted hoses.
And over time, lint can build up in your dryer
vent and spark a fire. Luckily, a quick trip to the
hardware store can reduce your risk of these common causes of fire
and water damage.
- Smoke detection protection. Every home
should have at least one smoke detector on each floor and test the
batteries twice a year. (Make it easy and do it right before
you adjust your clocks in the spring.) Smoke detectors
last about 10 years. Each time you get a new one, use a permanent
marker to write the month and year on the back.
- Preparing for severe weather. Whether your part of
the country is prone to flooding, hurricanes or other natural
disasters, look around your home and consider any upgrades or
simple maintenance to help minimize damage from wind and water. In
tornado-prone areas, a safe room is always a smart addition to
protect you and your family from the storm.
Wherever you live, make sure your home and your family
are protected based on your specific needs. Contact your Erie
Insurance agent to find out more about ERIE's homeowners insurance and to make sure
you have the right plan in place for the new year.
About Erie Insurance
According to A.M. Best
Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest
homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th
largest commercial lines insurer in the
United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in
1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest
property/casualty insurer in the United
States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+
(Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has
more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and
the District of Columbia. News
releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at
www.erieinsurance.com.
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