Know How Smoke and Fire Impact HVAC Systems Guide

Even taken literally, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire” doesn’t always apply when talking about HVAC systems. If flames are across the room, smoke still has a way of traveling into places your policyholder may not notice. One of the prime locations is ductwork in commercial and residential HVAC systems, which could lead to additional concerns. And, though rarer, HVAC equipment could also ignite a fire.
Our guide covers both scenarios to ensure you have what you need to settle claims related to smoke and fire and HVAC systems. We outline six ways this peril could affect equipment, from the ductwork to the motors, and give a short overview of eight components that are most likely to start a fire and why.
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