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Revealed - Appliances most likely to break and trigger insurance claim

A league table has been drawn up of appliances most likely to break and trigger an insurance claim for landlords or other home owners.

Cookers and ovens are the appliances most likely to lead to claims on insurance.

The study by Confused .com suggests cookers and ovens are responsible for 111,426 accidents in the last decade - five more incidents than grills and toasters in second place.

Then comes microwaves, rings and hot plates.

Combined, grills, toasters, rings and hot plates have caused more than 40,000 insurance incidents in Great Britain in the last 10 years.

Jessica Willock, home insurance expert at Confused, says; “Ensuring your appliances are used when it’s safe to do so, as well as kept in a good working condition is important. Not only can they be expensive to replace, but misuse of appliances can cause damage to the home, resulting in a home insurance claim.

“As our study suggests, appliances used for cooking are most likely to leave you claiming on your home insurance. For this reason, it’s important to consistently double-check that these appliances are safe for use:

- Make sure your oven or cooker is free from excess grease. A build-up of flammable liquids significantly increases the chances of a fire causing damage to your home;

- Check plugs and sockets for damage. Unusual burn marks or buzzing sounds are a clear sign that your appliance may need repairing or replacing;

- Become familiar with your appliance’s features. Appliances such as grills and hobs will have different needs depending on the model, and knowledge of these reduces the risk of an insurance claim^;

- Use the correct equipment. Cookware such as pots and pans will be manufactured to withstand different conditions, so make sure your equipment can handle whatever heat you need^;

- Never leave your cooking unattended. Doing this can prevent you from stopping a potential emergency before it gets out of control, and prevents unwanted damage to your property.”

Willcock adds: “Keeping appliances clean and working correctly is not only safer, but it could extend their lifespan. If your appliance is beyond repair, having a home appliance insurance policy should protect you. It means you could be offered a new model similar to the one you already have.”

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