Does my place needs to be checked if I’m on vacation?

Whether you’re taking off for a weekend getaway or a week’s vacation before you leave, you always want to make sure:

• Doors and windows are shut and locked
• Gates to the backyard are closed
• All faucets and water sources are shut off
• Big electronic items are unplugged

If you’re gone for more than four (consecutive) days during a season when you would normally heat your home, insurance companies may not cover any loss or damage if any part of a plumbing, heating, or air conditioning system freezes.
Take the following precautions:

• Have someone you trust to visit your place to maintain the heating for each day you’re gone
• Shut off the water supply and drain all the pipes, as well as any domestic water containers”
• Have your heating system connected by a monitored alarm to a 24-hour service station

Whenever you’re planning a trip, it’s best to double-check the terms of your policy to make sure you’ve got enough coverage.