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Winter Protection Guide for your home

David Walker Chief Executive, HomeProtect

We are all familiar with the extreme weather that the UK has experienced in recent years! Preparing your property before the freeze hits is now very important. We’ve prepared this guide to help you get your home ready this Winter.�I hope you find it useful.

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If your property is going to be empty for longer than 30 days this Winter we suggest you follow our simple four-step plan. It is also recommended that you check your HomeProtect policy schedule and any endorsements to ensure you are fully covered before the cold weather hits.

Read the four-step plan: www.homeprotect.co.uk/winter/4steps

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Some things you can do to protect your property this Winter...

Encourage air and water circulation in your home by following these steps:

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3 If your home has pipes running inside cupboards... OPEN THE CUPBOARD DOORS

4 To prevent water from lurking in the pipes... LEAVE A COLD TAP DRIPPING SLIGHTLY

7 So that you are prepared for an emergency... LOCATE YOUR STOP-COCK

6 Encourage warm air to circulate the house... OPEN YOUR LOFT HATCH

2 If you are going away for a longer time...�DRAIN THE HEATING SYSTEM & ANY WATER TANKS

5 To prevent�freezing… CHECK LAGGING ON PIPES AND TANKS

1If you are going away for a short time... LEAVE THE HEATING ON

We’re not like other insurance companies. For us, everyone is different and every home is different but we treat everyone equally. Our mission is to never turn you away because of circumstances. We all work hard to afford our homes and we all have a right to protect them. You’ll be amazed by the breadth of individual circumstances we can cover.

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Winter 2012 Edition

We have prepared a practical action plan so that you will know what to do if a pipe freezes at home. Read more: �www.homeprotect.co.uk/winter/pipefreeze

Winter can be a costly time; cut your energy consumption at home to save some money. Read more: www.homeprotect.co.uk/winter/energysaving

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