HVAC Commercial Package Unit Case Study

Deciding how to handle a commercial HVAC-related claim as an adjuster can be a formidable task, particularly when the reported cause of loss is mechanical breakdown. Without extensive knowledge of this complex equipment and expert verification, how are you to know what spurred a possible malfunction, let alone how the loss should be remedied?

Now imagine a fire is potentially involved as well. That’s exactly what the adjuster handling the claim described in this case study faced. When his policyholder reported that a mechanical breakdown in a restaurant package unit may have started a fire, he knew he needed expert guidance. Through an onsite comprehensive assessment, HVACi was able to identify the actual cause of loss and provide a comprehensive report with equipment and damage explanations, potentially helping the adjuster prevent an unnecessary settlement.

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