Appliance Breakdown: Air Conditioning Units

Air conditioning units are complex systems that can break down for a variety of reasons ranging from corrosion on the interior unit to overheating the compressor in the outdoor unit. All of this can be prevented with simple, regular home maintenance.

How can you avoid a breakdown or corrosion?
Preventing corrosion on the interior air conditioning unit is as simple as storing paints and any other materials with acidic qualities in another location, away from the unit. The air conditioner relies on a clean air supply surrounding the unit. When acidic particles combine with moisture on the systems metal coils, they can cause the unit to corrode. In addition, regularly replacing the filters and vacuuming the wall registers improves the indoor air flow, especially in environments that are excessively dusty or have pet dander.

The most effective home maintenance tip for your outdoor unit is to ensure the surrounding area is clear of debris. This will allow proper ventilation to maximize efficiency.

What happens if your air conditioning unit has a breakdown? At MAX, homeowners and farmowners policies have Equipment Breakdown coverage available.  Talk to your MAX agent or contact us for more information to add this valuable coverage to your policy.

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Jobes Insurance Agency of Mount Vernon Wins Top Honors

Jobes InsuranceA Mount Vernon insurance agency has earned the highest award from insurance carrier MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”).

Jobes Insurance Agency has been designated a Premier Agency for its commitment to MAX’s fair, faithful and socially responsible values and business practices.

“MAX was built on faith, strong values and service to others,” said David Wine, President and CEO of MAX.  “Jobes Insurance is a great example of the kind of trusted, community minded agency we want to associate with.  We’re proud to call them a partner.”

Ashley Jobes and Steve Wright head the agency.  “We try to be fair to all people even if they aren’t our insureds,” Jobes said.  “We let our clients know they can count on us if things go wrong or need guidance.  MAX is a great Christian based company that fits our agency’s values and beliefs.”

The Jobes Agency is heavily involved in the community.  It belongs to the Chamber of Commerce, is a sponsor for all the Knox County schools, and is a regular contributor to the Elks Christmas for Kids, local sports teams, Knox County Food for the Hungry, the Salvation Army, the Knox County Fairgrounds and other community causes.

To earn the award from MAX, the Jobes Agency met several criteria including:

  • Commitment to the MAX values of:
    • Treating others as you would like to be treated
    • Faith in a higher power, and
    • Doing good in the world.
  • Support for MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries program that provides emergency grants to communities, families and individuals facing unexpected challenges.
  • Ambitious sales and retention targets.

Jobes Insurance Agency is located at 444 Columbus Road Ste. E, Mount Vernon, OH  43050.  Phone 740-397-2333.  Email:  jobesinsurance@gmail.com.   Website:  www.jobesinsurance.com.

MAX is headquartered at 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Overland Park, KS 66211.  Website:  www.MAXInsurance.com.

Photo:  Richard Prater, Steve Wright (Owner), Aaron Beeman, Ashley Jobes-White(Owner), Nichole Ball. 

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Vaughan Agency of Pomeroy, OH Wins Top Honors

photo at Vaughan Agency
Ashlee Enslen and Donald E. Vaughan, Sr. accepting their Premier Agency plaque

A Pomeroy, OH insurance agency has earned the highest award from insurance carrier MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”).

The Vaughan Agency has been designated a Premier Agency—for the second time–for its commitment to MAX’s fair, faithful and socially responsible values and business practices.

“MAX was built on faith, strong values and service to others,” said David Wine, President and CEO of MAX.  “The Vaughan Agency is a great example of the kind of trusted, community minded agency we want to associate with.  We’re proud to call them a partner.”

Donald E. Vaughan, Sr., and Ashlee (Vaughan) Enslen head the agency.  “We have always been aligned with the same core values as MAX, plus MAX is simply a great company to work with.  You care about our clients, and you still answer the phones…in person,” said Vaughan.  “We believe that if we take care of our customers they will take care of us.  To that end, we have been adding agents that specialize in particular areas of insurance so we can better serve our customers.”

The Vaughan Agency is active in the community.  It is working with an organization that teaches entrepreneurs how to run their businesses better so they can support their families, communities and churches. They also serve on various boards, the Chamber of Commerce, and help a local preschool, among other activities

To earn the award from MAX, the Vaughan Agency met several criteria including:

  • Commitment to the MAX values of:
    • Treating others as you would like to be treated
    • Faith in a higher power, and
    • Doing good in the world.
  • Support for MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries program that provides emergency grants to communities, families and individuals facing unexpected challenges.
  • Ambitious sales and retention targets.

The Vaughan Agency is located at 505 Mulberry Heights Road, Pomeroy, OH 45769.  Phone:  740-992-9784.  Email:  ashlee@thevaughanagency.com.  Web:  www.thevaughanagency.com.

MAX is headquartered at 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Overland Park, KS 66211.  Website:  www.MAXInsurance.com.

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Hanks Insurance and MAX Donate Defibrillator to Hillsville PH Outreach Center

(Hillsville, VA) — Vital emergency first aid will be available at the new Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Outreach Center thanks to a grant from an area insurance agency and one of its providers of homeowners, farm, auto and related forms of insurance.

Hanks Insurance Agency of Galax, VA requested funding from MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”) Insurance, to acquire a heart defibrillator for use by trained personnel at the Outreach Center. The equipment can help stabilize a victim of a heart attack while emergency personnel are on their way.

“We are excited to donate this important piece of equipment and to be involved in this great project for the Hillsville community,” said Rickey Stone, principal of Hanks Insurance. “We believe in being involved in the community. We are confident that the Outreach Center will be a great resource for the youth and families of Hillsville. We congratulate Pastor Jeff Picket and everyone who has done so much to bring this center to completion.”

MAX Insurance of Overland Park, KS, is a unique fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance enterprise. Founded on religious principles, the company’s mission is to restore wholeness to communities and individuals in need. It lives out its mission through a variety of quality, fairly priced insurance products, outstanding personalized customer service and its non-profit Mutual Aid Ministries (“MAM”) program.

“MAX funds, and MAM manages a Community Commitment Grant Program that our agents can access when there’s a worthwhile cause or project in their community,” said David Wine, MAX President and Chief Executive Officer. “Rickey Stone reached out to us about the Hillsville PH Outreach Center and we were thrilled to partner with him on this significant project.”

For more information:

Hanks Insurance Agency, visit www.hanksinsuranceVA.com.

MAX and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

Hillsville PH Outreach Center, email hillsvilleph@yahoo.com.

Photo:  Rickey Stone of Hanks Insurance Agency; Deana Richardson, Regional Sales Manager at MAX; and Jeff Pickett, Pastor of Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Outreach Center.

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Cherry Insurance, Inc. of Montezuma Wins Top Honors

A local insurance agency has, for the second time, earned the highest award from insurance carrier MutualAid eXchange (“MAX”).

Cherry Insurance, Inc., of Montezuma has been designated a Premier Agency for its commitment to MAX’s fair, faithful and socially responsible values and business practices.

“MAX was built on faith, strong values and service to others,” said David Wine, President and CEO of MAX.  “Cherry Insurance is a great example of the kind of trusted, community minded agency we want to associate with.  We’re proud to call them a partner.”

Cheri Martin heads the agency.  “We believe in treating the customer the way we would want to be treated and if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.  We love to serve our customers’ needs and represent MAX.”

When not running the insurance agency, Martin stays involved in the community.  She has worked with MAX to provide community grants for food baskets through Montezuma United Methodist Women, and other projects.

To earn the award from MAX, Cherry Insurance met several criteria including:

  • Commitment to the MAX values of:
    • Treating others as you would like to be treated
    • Faith in a higher power, and
    • Doing good in the world.
  • Support for MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries program that provides emergency grants to communities, families and individuals facing unexpected challenges.
  • Ambitious sales and retention targets.

Cherry Insurance is located at PO Box 404, Montezuma, KS  67867.  Phone 620-846-7353.  Email:  cheri.martin@cherryins.com.

MAX is headquartered at 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Overland Park, KS 66211.  Website:  www.MAXInsurance.com.

Photo:  Brenda Bullinger, Cheri Martin and Mary Shirey of Cherry Insurance, Inc. accepting their plaque.

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