The "summer surge" in tech accidents has higher stakes in 2025 – Asurion® shares tips to prepare
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- School is out, temps are on the rise, beach towns are filling up – it's beginning to look a lot like summer. This year, however, the season arrives amidst a hum of uncertainty as Americans brace for much-speculated price hikes on consumer goods, from groceries to clothing to electronics. Regarding the latter, consumers are warned to be extra cautious this summer – chances of breaking or losing your phone shoot way up from June to September. (Your other tech devices face increased risk, too.)
Price tags aren't the only thing expected to rise this summer.
For years, tech care company Asurion® has tracked the "summer surge" in tech accidents. Last year, the company saw insurance claims for lost and damaged phones increase more than 20% during the summer months compared to the rest of the year.
As for non-mobile devices – laptops, tablets, game consoles, and the like – Asurion saw a 13% lift in claims during the summer months. The most at risk? Gaming devices. Claims rose by nearly a quarter, often tied to increased use during summer break, plus transport-related accidents when traveling with consoles and handhelds.
Consumers have options, even if tech prices climb.
No one wants to be faced with unplanned repair or replacement expenses, especially in the current climate. Here's the good news: whether you fall victim to gravity, circumstance, or plain bad luck, you have options beyond shelling out for a costly device replacement.
Tech longevity is the best bang for your buck.
Tech accidents aside, the best way to stretch your dollar is to hold onto your devices as long as possible before replacing. Getting the most from your gadgets may require some simple and inexpensive maintenance – things like replacing your phone battery when it starts to degrade; tuning up your laptop after years of downloads and delayed software updates; or cleaning your game console of dust and debris – all of which can add years to the life of your devices. Another part of maintenance: getting timely repairs when something does break, lest it develop into a bigger (and more expensive) issue. And for the love of tech, skip the rice next time a device gets doused. There are better ways to dry out wet tech – and the experts at Asurion and uBreakiFix by Asurion are always happy to help.
For more information about protection plans, repair services, and more: asurion.com and ubreakifix.com.
About Asurion
Our journey in tech care began with cellphone insurance, back when consumers' biggest tech worry was a lost or broken phone. Decades later, we're still dedicated to caring, but now we look after all the essential devices that power your life—tablets, computers, TVs, game consoles, smart speakers, fitness trackers, video doorbells, and nearly everything in between. With thousands of experts nationwide and hundreds of local repair shops, all supported by the most advanced supply chain in the industry, we've proudly cared for millions of customers with thousands of different devices. From setup, troubleshooting, repairs, or replacements, we get your favorite tech back up and running, often as soon as the same day. Asurion is ready to help however you need it — online, over the phone, in your neighborhood, or even at your doorstep.
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