Taylor Bowman
Safeguarding Your Home For Fall: 6 Maintenance Tips You Need This Year
As the vibrant days of summer slowly give way to the crisp, golden hues of autumn, it's time to prepare your home for the changing...
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Taylor Bowman
- Aug 14
- 3 min
Hurricanes and Your Home: Defending Against the Storm and Returning Safely
Hurricane season is here! Now is the time to take proactive steps to protect your home and loved ones from the potentially devastating...
Megan Connor
- Jul 24
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Megan Connor
- Jul 11
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Megan Connor
- Jul 10
- 2 min
Claim Season Survival: 5 Ways to Stay Relaxed and Maintain Your Well-Being this Summer
#1 Take breaks! Simple as it may be, taking breaks is essential to staying well during a high-stress, high-volume claims season. Unplug...
Megan Connor
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Zap doesn't do repairs. Why that's a good thing for adjusters & policyholders
Does Zap Consulting do repairs? This is one of the most common questions we receive. Simply put, Zap Consulting does not perform repair...
Megan Connor
- Jun 12
- 5 min
Summer Claims Alert: Top 10 outdoor items most likely to be damaged and how to protect them
Summer means BBQs, or cookouts in the South, and plenty of outdoor gatherings, complete with a freshly watered and cut lawn, beautiful...
Megan Connor
- May 29
- 6 min
Smart Homes: What claims adjusters need to know
Smart home technology is revolutionizing the way we interact with our homes, making our lives easier and more convenient. With the help...
Zap Consulting
- May 9
- 1 min
HVAC Claims Update: Refrigerant standards & what adjusters need to know
Check out these new HVAC refrigerant standards you'll need to know for HVAC claims handling in 2023 and beyond.
Megan Connor
- May 1
- 3 min
How hurricanes can affect HVAC systems: common claims & repairs
Hurricanes are one of the most devastating natural disasters that can occur. They can cause significant damage to residential homes and...
Megan Connor
- Apr 17
- 3 min
Top 10 common HVAC problems that can lead to filing a claim
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential components of any home. They keep us cool during the hot summer...
Megan Connor
- Apr 3
- 3 min
Understanding R-454b: Key considerations for adjusters handling HVAC claims
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the environmental impact of refrigerants, HVAC manufacturers and contractors are looking for...
Megan Connor
- Mar 6
- 4 min
Planned obsolescence & appliance claims: what adjusters should consider
Planned obsolescence is a business strategy where companies design and produce products with a limited lifespan to encourage consumers to...
Megan Connor
- Feb 20
- 4 min
How to find a qualified repair service provider
Like many other first-time homebuyers, I naively thought the actual buying process was the hard part. Between finding time to tour homes...
Megan Connor
- Feb 6
- 4 min
5 best practices for handling bar & restaurant claims
Bar and restaurant claims can present unique challenges compared to other commercial spaces, like churches, office buildings, and...
Megan Connor
- Jan 9
- 3 min
How to prepare for an on-site inspection
The claims process can be confusing. No surprise there. With so many moving parts, feeling overwhelmed or even powerless can be easy....
Megan Connor
- Dec 27, 2022
- 3 min
Does my warranty cover power surge? A Christmas story.
It's Christmas morning. Santa, generously, brought you a new 65-inch QLED 8K television. Exactly what you asked for. Once the last family...
Megan Connor
- Dec 12, 2022
- 2 min
Did you water the Christmas tree today?
Invariably, a particularly fire-conscious member of your household or family asks this question every day until it's time to pack away...
Zap Consulting
- Nov 25, 2022
- 5 min
Winter furnace safety and maintenance
The winter months are upon us, and many people are firing up their furnaces for the first time this season. As one of the most...
Megan Connor
- Nov 21, 2022
- 2 min
Cooking with gas: how to prevent a kitchen fire
This week, families and friends across the country will sit down to enjoy endless helpings of turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean...
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