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Megan Connor
Jan 133 min read
Desktop Reviews vs. On-Site Inspections: Choosing the Right Approach
At Zap Consulting, we often receive this question from adjusters: is a desktop review or on-site inspection needed for this claim? If you...
Megan Connor
Jan 62 min read
2025 Refrigerant Updates: What Adjusters Need to Know in HVAC Claims Handling
As experts in assisting adjusters with HVAC claims, we at Zap Consulting have noticed a recurring trend: confusion and misinformation...
Megan Connor
Apr 1, 20243 min read
Tornado Season: Tips to Prepare and Protect Your Home
Did you know 75% of the world's tornadoes occur in the United States? And that is no April Fool's joke. Tornadoes are powerful and...
Megan Connor
Mar 4, 20242 min read
Claim Delays: Reasons, Remedies, and How to Expedite Property Insurance Claims
Property insurance claims can encounter delays due to various factors, causing frustration and financial strain for policyholders....
Zap Consulting
May 9, 20231 min read
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
Feb 20, 20234 min read
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
Jan 9, 20233 min read
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
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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...
Megan Connor
Oct 31, 20224 min read
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...
Megan Connor
Oct 21, 20223 min read
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....
Megan Connor
Oct 14, 20223 min read
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,...
Megan Connor
Oct 11, 20225 min read
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...
Megan Connor
Oct 7, 20225 min read
Can a surge protector protect against lightning?
Was the item connected to a surge protector? Certainly, this is a valid question, but what protection can surge devices, including surge...
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