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But with that holiday cheer comes the potential of disaster from old, fraying wires.

Here’s what I found out.

Whisker Labs Ting sensor

Ting will cover any expenses up to $1,000.

(Here’s a link to sign up through those insurance providers).

It occurs most often when you have a frayed or damaged wire.

Ting app

Or, there might be a surge of voltage if, say, there’s a lightning strike.

This year, he said, they found a new problem: electric rotating Christmas trees.

Hopefully, you’ll plug this thing in and never hear from it again.

Kidde Ring Smart Smoke Alarm

The only alert I ever received is when I pulled the plug from the wall.

However, that’s pretty much all Ting does.

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