Lightning and Surge Damage to HVAC Systems Guide

Nearly 20% of the residential HVAC systems that HVACi assessed last year sustained damage from direct lightning or high voltage surge. But policyholders often misunderstand these perils, commonly overreporting lightning as the cause of loss while high voltage surge is underreported. Find out which components are most susceptible to each of these perils with this one-page guide.
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- Labeled diagrams of components in package units and split systems that could be damaged by lightning and surge
- Expert insights into identifying evidence of lightning and surge damage
- Trends highlighting how often these perils have appeared in claims
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Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.
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