Home and Auto Insurance Planning

Home and auto insurance are an important part of sound financial planning.

It’s important to protect all the things you’ve worked hard for, our home, car and personal belongings from unexpected loss.

That’s why most

• Stop nuisance alarms at the source. Keep stove burners and ovens clean, adjust the timer setting on the toaster and use the range hood fan.

• Install smoke alarms with a “hush” feature. These devices have a button that, when pressed, will temporarily silence the alarm for 7 to 10 minutes, then automatically reset itself.

• Move the smoke alarm. It may be too close to the kitchen or bathroom and moving it to a different location could significantly reduce nuisance alarms. Battery-operated smoke alarms can be easily moved by homeowners, however electrically-connected alarms will require the services of an electrician.

• Try a different type of smoke alarm. There are two common types of smoke alarm technologies: ionization and photoelectric. Photoelectric alarms are less prone to activate due to cooking activities. Replacing ionization smoke alarms located near kitchens with photoelectric alarms may solve the problem.

• Replace older smoke alarms. Smoke alarms wear out over time and may be more likely to activate unnecessarily. If your smoke alarms are more than ten years old, replace them with new ones.

• Change batteries once a year. Install a new battery at least once a year or whenever the low-battery warning sounds. Test the smoke alarm after installing a new battery.

• Test smoke alarms monthly. Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and upon returning home after an absence of more than a few days. If the alarm fails to sound when the test button is pressed, make sure the battery is installed correctly, or install a new battery. If the alarm still fails to sound, replace the smoke alarm with a new one.

• Remember. It is a law to have a working smoke alarms on every storey and outside all sleeping areas!

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