Megan Connor
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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Megan Connor
- Jan 9
- 3 min
How to prepare for an on-site claims inspection
The claims process can be confusing. No surprise there. With so many moving parts, feeling overwhelmed or even powerless can be easy....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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Megan Connor
- Nov 14, 2022
- 4 min
How to prevent water damage from frozen pipes; Insights from Winter Storm Uri
How to prevent frozen pipes and what to do when mother nature has other plans. Deep dive: how did Winter Storm Uri impact insureds the most?
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Megan Connor
- Nov 7, 2022
- 5 min
Theft & vandalism claims: we've seen it all
These hard-to-believe stories prove sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction - and sometimes it's just normal wear and tear.
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Megan Connor
- Oct 31, 2022
- 4 min
The scary truth about smoke exposure...
Where there is fire, there is smoke, and where there is smoke, there is potential for smoke damage. Smoke exposure, if not quickly...
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Megan Connor
- Oct 28, 2022
- 1 min
Wind-forced rainwater damage. Replacement is not always required.
In 2018, Hurricane Michael ravaged the Florida Panhandle, resulting in more than $3.4 billion of paid homeowner’s claims, according to...
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Megan Connor
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
FAQ: What is the difference between lightning & power surge?
Unfortunately, no magical device tells the user if lightning damaged the claimed electronic item, appliance, or air conditioning system....
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Megan Connor
- Oct 14, 2022
- 3 min
FAQ: How does an electronics inspection work?
More than 100 insurance companies across the U.S. trust Zap Consulting to perform onsite damage assessments for air conditioning,...
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Megan Connor
- Oct 11, 2022
- 5 min
Hurricanes & appliances: how to lower the risk of damage
You know the storm is coming. You want to be a responsible homeowner, or at the very least stuff-owner, and take reasonable precautions...
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