Protect your home against water damage in 6 easy steps
‘Escape of water’ is one of the most common causes of home insurance claims. Yet a few simple precautions can reduce the risk of serious water damage to your home. If you do have a problem, use your stopcock to cut off the flow of water and minimise the damage caused. Our research shows that […]
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11 ways to make your home more energy efficient
Become more energy efficient and save on your bills! The spring months in Ireland tend to be chillier than we all might like, and the temptation to turn the thermostat up a few notches can be irresistible. But with higher temperatures come higher gas and electricity bills, so it can be tricky to find the right balance. […]
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Annual cost of running a home down first time in 4 years
Mortgage payments plummet despite 6.2% rise in property asking price The annual cost of owning and maintaining a family home has dropped for the first time in four years to €16,210.49 – equating to about 41 percent[i] of the current average Irish national wage – according to figures issued today by AA Home Insurance. The […]
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Reduce the risk of fire in your home this winter
Winter is a time when we can look forward to luxuries such as lazing beside a roaring open fire or lighting a few candles to set the mood, but both these things can pose as serious fire hazards. Follow our AA Home Insurance tips to help reduce the risk of a fire spreading in your […]
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What to do if you get a burst pipe
Burst pipes can be a nightmare. Should you meet this experience it is important that you act fast in order to minimise damage. Here are some AA Home Insurance tips to follow if you get a burst pipe in your home. Locate your stopcock. AA research indicates that one in three people don’t know where […]
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How to bleed a radiator
You may not think about your central heating system too often, but you’ll certainly notice if it goes wrong – especially with the autumnal evenings quickly setting in. To keep it in good shape, turning the radiators on for a few minutes during the summer months is always a good way to get a head […]
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AA Home Membership backs Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
AA Home Membership proudly supports Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in a bid to highlight the dangers of a killer toxin which can be avoided. On average between one and two Irish people die from Carbon Monoxide poisoning each year. What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas and is commonly referred to […]
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DIY and Home Insurance
Thinking of making some improvements to your home? Well, according to a recent AA Home Insurance over half of you already are. In fact, 50% of homeowners have been adding value to their properties through renovation and improvement projects over the last two years; a marked increase in activity since 2012 when just over 10% […]
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6 Home Insurance tips for first time home buyers
For first time home buyers finding the right house can be both an exciting and daunting prospect. From the initial flurry of finding a property that is right for you to going ‘sale agreed,’ it really is just the start of the process. Looking for a reliable home insurer that will help guard and nurture your new […]
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