Take 10: Smoke and Fire Damage to HVAC Equipment | The Savvy Adjuster Podcast Ep. 20
Episode Summary
Host Chris Nichols is once again joined by Alpine Intel Customer Education Director Jay Dykstra. This time, Jay’s delving into “the dreaded puffback.” Learn what puffbacks are, what can cause them, and what these challenging (and messy) claims can look like for both the adjuster and assessing expert. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
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Know How Smoke and Fire Impact HVAC Systems Guide
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HVAC Smoke and Fire Claims Webinar
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HVAC Commercial Claim Smoke and Fire Case Study
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