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        "uri": "/2023/03/30/the-demand-for-solar-water-heaters-is-rising-are-claims-next/",
        "title": "The demand for solar water heaters is rising. Are claims next?",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
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        "prettyDate": "March 30, 2023",
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        "summary": "The solar water heater market is predicted to see multi-billion dollar growth.",
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        "uri": "/2022/11/22/hvac-efficiency-rule-changes-for-equipment-made-or-imported-to-the-u-s-in-2023/",
        "title": "HVAC efficiency rule changes for equipment made or imported to the U.S. in 2023",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
        "kicker": "Best Practices",
        "prettyDate": "November 22, 2022",
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        "summary": "Manufacturers will have a new set of guidelines to follow beginning Jan. 1.",
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      {
        "uri": "/2022/06/30/weather-related-events-causing-surge-losses/",
        "title": "Weather-related events causing surge losses",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
        "kicker": "Slideshow",
        "prettyDate": "June 30, 2022",
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        "summary": "Lightning is the frequent culprit in electronics malfunctions, but other types of weather can create surge claims.",
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        "uri": "/2022/05/09/diving-into-the-claims-data-from-a-texas-winter-storm/",
        "title": "Diving into the claims data from a Texas winter storm",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
        "kicker": "Case Study",
        "prettyDate": "May 09, 2022",
        "timeToRead": "4 minute",
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        "summary": "Many claims filed after 2021 Winter Storm Uri included HVAC systems with reported losses caused by freezing conditions.",
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        "uri": "/2021/12/14/when-malfunctioning-furnaces-are-less-likely-to-be-covered/",
        "title": "When malfunctioning furnaces are less likely to be covered",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
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        "prettyDate": "December 14, 2021",
        "timeToRead": "6 minute",
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        "summary": "While many furnace losses may not be covered, they are often preventable with simple maintenance and repair.",
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        "uri": "/2021/11/08/electrical-service-panel-risks-in-property-claims/",
        "title": "Electrical service panel risks in property claims",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
        "kicker": "Investigation",
        "prettyDate": "November 08, 2021",
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        "summary": "Four common perils that can affect electrical service panels.",
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        "uri": "/2021/10/07/even-hot-tubs-dont-like-cold-weather/",
        "title": "Even hot tubs don't like cold weather",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
        "kicker": "Analysis",
        "prettyDate": "October 07, 2021",
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        "summary": "More hot tub buyers combined with cold temperatures could spur a wave of damage claims.",
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        "uri": "/2021/07/23/new-energy-efficient-standard-affects-pool-pumps-but-not-policyholders-yet/",
        "title": "New energy-efficient standard affects pool pumps, but not policyholders...yet",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
        "kicker": "Expert Opinion",
        "prettyDate": "July 23, 2021",
        "timeToRead": "4 minute",
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        "summary": "The responsibility to comply with the regulation falls primarily on manufacturers and distributors.",
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        "uri": "/2021/06/03/when-water-hvac-systems-mix-its-not-always-a-total-loss/",
        "title": "When water & HVAC systems mix, it's not always a total loss",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
        "kicker": "Case Study",
        "prettyDate": "June 03, 2021",
        "timeToRead": "6 minute",
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        "summary": "Understanding how HVAC equipment can be impacted by water damage helps reduce claims leakage and unnecessary costs.",
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        "uri": "/2021/04/16/debunking-frozen-refrigerant-other-hvac-myths-following-the-texas-winter-storm/",
        "title": "Debunking 'frozen refrigerant' & other HVAC myths after the Texas freeze",
        "byline": "Jay Dykstra",
        "kicker": "Analysis",
        "prettyDate": "April 16, 2021",
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        "summary": "Refrigerant's freezing point is well below temperatures seen in Antarctica and unlikely to cause systems in Texas to fail.",
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