{"id":436,"date":"2014-01-25T02:42:06","date_gmt":"2014-01-25T02:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homeinsuranceking.com\/blog\/?p=436"},"modified":"2014-02-04T15:38:55","modified_gmt":"2014-02-04T15:38:55","slug":"quick-prepare-your-house-for-winter-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gethomeinsurancequotes.com\/blog\/quick-prepare-your-house-for-winter-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick! Prepare Your House For Winter Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage, which includes damage from frozen and burst pipes accounts for roughly 21 percent of all homeowner insurance claims. The average claim amount is roughly $5,500.<\/p><\/div>\n

Winter weather can be hard on your house as well as your homeowner\u2019s policy. Frozen pipes, ice dams and falling trees can lead to expensive claims and in many cases a rate increase. It pays to not only prepare your home for winter but also maintain it properly during the winter season to help prevent damage.<\/p>\n

According to the Insurance Information Institute, water damage, which includes damage from frozen and burst pipes accounts for roughly 21 percent of all homeowner insurance claims. The average claim amount is roughly $5,500.<\/p>\n

Here are a few tips on how to protect your home during the winter months:<\/p>\n

Frozen Pipes<\/h2>\n

While the damage to your home caused by a frozen or burst pipe will be covered by your homeowners policy, it can be severe and any large claim on your policy will often result in a premium increase. The following steps will help minimize the risk.<\/p>\n