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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Related Resources
Know How Smoke and Fire Impact HVAC Systems Guide
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.
HVAC Smoke and Fire Claims Webinar
Join Alpine Intel Director of Customer Education Jay Dykstra for the HVAC Smoke and Fire Claims Webinar.
HVAC Commercial Claim Smoke and Fire Case Study
After a fire, a commercial policyholder submitted a claim with two split systems. Learn how HVACi provided the adjuster with just the facts, and how they differed from the reported loss.



