Personally, I would not get this if some or all of your house still uses the old knob and tubing.
My suspicions are that S.F. may came back and threaten non-renewal of your policy unless you update your electric.
I dunno. I called out "Jake from State Farm" but there was no reply!Does this device "listen" to your nearby conversations like Alexa and Ring (plus other devices) do?
I dunno. I called out "Jake from State Farm" but there was no reply!![]()
I dunno. I called out "Jake from State Farm" but there was no reply!![]()
I had a light switch that was going intermittent and arcing. I didn't get any warning from Ting, but from what I recall, arcing less than 5 Amps isn't detected and isn't considered a fire hazard (I'll check that later).Sorry for dusting off this old thread. Do users of this product have any updates on its use?
I just remembered we have a light switch the creates a slight buzzing noise when we use it every now and then. Is this something that would be determined as unsafe and in need of replacement?
We did as asked and they have not requested any additional changes.As we continue to advance Ting technology, a recent analysis suggests that you may be able to improve your Ting sensor's performance for added protection. To enable this, we ask that you please move your Ting sensor to a new circuit in a different part of your home.
That's pretty much my position too. Maybe State Farm will split the cost by at least giving us a break on our home insurance. Assuming the device provides some measure of protection against arcing-induced fires, both State Farm and the homeowner stand to benefit.We may keep it at the end of the free period depending on the cost.
Well, the main cause is cooking. But according to data from 2014 to 2016, there are an estimated 24,000 residential electrical fires causing $871 million in damage each year in the USA. If a simple monitoring device like Ting can reduce those numbers significantly, then it's no wonder an insurance company would be interested.I didn't realize so many house fires were caused by wiring. I thought the main cause was cooking.
We've had ours since July 2021. State Farm initially said 2 year free, as I recall, but they haven't asked for any subscription payment since that time ran out, and I still get the weekly emails. I guess State Farm thinks it is worth it?We may keep it at the end of the free period depending on the cost.
Good to know. Thanks.We've had ours since July 2021. State Farm initially said 2 year free, as I recall, but they haven't asked for any subscription payment since that time ran out, and I still get the weekly emails. I guess State Farm thinks it is worth it?
Makes me wonder if there just might be some other reason it's free. Naaaaahhhhh! An insurance company is gonna be straight with us, right?When I looked at the website, I was amused that the "how it works" section gives you a lot of verbiage but doesn't actually tell you "how it works."
Doesn't exactly inspire much confidence in me.![]()
We have had issues with our GFIs on occasion - turning circuits off for no apparent reason. Got tired of trying to figure out why with no answer.+2 - There's no technical explanation of how it works, and anything that requires a "subscription" is a no-go for me. The web site shows it plugged in to a 120V outlet, so I wonder how it detects an arc on the other 120V phase of the electrical supply. Even if it can somehow monitor both phases, how do I know which circuit/device is having the problem?
I'm just guessing, but I would assume this works much like an Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI), detecting the high frequency signature of a bad arcing connection. Personally, I would rather have an AFCI turn off the power if a problem is detected than send data to a third party and/or send an alarm to my phone (A. I may not have my phone with me, and B. what if I'm not home to check on things).
When we built our house in 2003, AFCI's were required on all bedroom circuits. I believe the latest 2020 code requires them in most rooms of a house now.
Of course, a little common sense can go a long way. Replace worn out receptacles, don't run cords under carpets, don't hide junction boxes, don't overload outlets, replace old wiring (knob and tube, cloth covered, etc.), keep fans and other appliances clean, etc.