Guides

Clear up confusion surrounding the U.S. Department of Energy’s Dedicated-Purpose Pool Pumps efficiency standards that went into effect July 19, 2021.

The U.S. Department of Energy updated HVAC system efficiency standards, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Adjusters should understand what these changes mean and how they can impact future claims.

Rains, flooding, and leaks can all cause water to get into places it shouldn’t be – including your policyholders’ HVAC systems.

Get a basic understanding of how and why your policyholders use evaporative coolers, geothermal systems, chillers, exhaust fans, and refrigeration 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.

The guide delves into a few of the damages heating systems sustain, including thermal fatigue, puffbacks, malfunctioning low water cutoffs, and wear and tear.

The guide explores how geothermal systems work, compares the different types, and notes some of the most frequent perils impacting them.

Annually, more than 25% of claims assigned to HVACi have lightning as the claimed cause of loss, but wear and tear or high voltage surge are more likely to be the actual peril that caused damage.

This one resource will provide you with system details, claims information, and benefits and drawbacks for each to refer to when handling HVAC claims.

Though the outdoor equipment on commercial and residential HVAC systems is susceptible to being hit with hail and often claimed, there isn’t a guarantee the results will warrant a full replacement.