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State Farm publishes list of 10 states with highest frozen pipe losses

January 25, 2021January 22, 2021 Nordstrom

Frozen pipe losses - pipe frozen with icicles

Water pipes can freeze in parts of the country known for very cold weather, but not always. State Farm Insurance has released a top 10 list of the states most affected by frozen pipe losses. It is serving as a stark reminder that it’s not just the parts of the US known for the coldest weather that can be affected by this costly damage. Homes with both copper and plastic water pipes can suffer from damage from freezing and bursting. Frozen pipe losses aren’t as simple to repair and clean…

The Deep Freeze And Your Insurance Coverage

January 26, 2014January 25, 2014 Guest Author

Wintry weather can wreak havoc on property. Fallen power lines and tree limbs along with burst water pipes are just a few of the problems home-and-business owners face. When a winter storm hits the last thing anyone wants to do is worry about whether any damage is covered by insurance. The good news is that many times insurance does cover damage caused by storms. Damage caused to homes by ice and falling limbs is covered by homeowner’s policy, according to an article by CBC News. That’s great news for those…