Home Electric Maintenance This week Etler-Kettenacker Agency posted a page on home electric maintenance.  EK Agency wanted to bring this to the forefront because many people do not think about putting their home electrical system on the list with their HVAC, oil furnace or chimneys to be serviced on a regular basis.  Home electrical maintenance is just as importance as your heat and air.  An electrical panel that is not maintained can lead to a fire or an expensive power failure....

Holiday Claims Etler-Kettenacker wants to wish all of our clients and readers a Happy Holiday Season!  This week EK Agency posted an article on the types of holiday claims that are often seen by insurers during the holiday season.  To see the full article about holiday claims visit http://www.ekagency.com/holiday/claims.aspx.    If you need any of us at EK Agency over the holiday season please contact us with questions or concerns if you should have any h...

Not to alarm you, but your home or business may be on the brink of major catastrophe. If your home or business was built between 1950 and 1985, its possible that you have a Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok breaker panel. Although this company is no longer in business, many of these Stab-Lok panels still exist in basements and electrical rooms. The Stab-Lok panels are associated with several problems related to the breakers not tripping and issues with internal connections on the bus...

As the weather cools, back porch grill outs become backyard gatherings round the fire pit. (Even for adults, nothing beats a warm fire and smore!) If you have a fire pit, or are considering adding one to your yard, here are 4 things to consider: 1. Permanent or Portable? If you want a more seasonal addition to your yard, youve got options. There are fire bowls that come in a variety of materials: copper or stainless steel bowls are usually lighter, but heavier cast iron bowls a...

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays -- but its also one of the most hazardous. All that turkey and stuffing prep means lots of work in the kitchen, which is almost always ground zero for house fires. Protect your house -- and your guests! -- this year by following a few simple safety precautions courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association: Watch the bird Check your turkey often - and dont leave anything unattended in the oven! If you have any last-minute errands, wai...