Lightning and Surge Damage to HVAC Systems Guide
Find out which components are most susceptible to lightning or high voltage surge with this one-page guide.
Investigating Lightning and Surge HVAC Claims Webinar Recording
The webinar provides adjusters information about handling these claims more accurately and better tell the difference between damages caused by direct lightning, surge, and wear and tear.
6 Basic HVAC System Terms Every Adjuster Should Know
Don’t go into an HVAC system claim wishing you’d read an equipment manual. Here are 6 terms to get you started on settling these claims with ease.
Onsite Assessments and Desktop Reviews Guide
Compare the uses and benefits of obtaining either an onsite assessment or a desktop review with our one-page guide.
5 Things To Know About How SEER Regulation Changes Will Impact Residential HVAC Systems
Your residential policyholders will likely be hearing from their contractors much sooner about what replacements they think insureds will need to comply with the upcoming HVAC system energy efficiency standards.
Reduce Indemnity Leakage Caused by HVAC and Refrigeration Claims
When water leaks from the ceiling, many people stick a bucket underneath. Each little droplet may be barely visible, but if the leak isn’t repaired, the bucket will eventually overflow. Claims leakage can be a lot like this.
Perils Affecting Residential Furnaces Guide
The guide reviews the top four causes of loss, including water, high voltage surge, smoke and fire, and wear and tear. Know which components would most likely be affected by each of the perils and why the damages may occur.
4 Times Squirrels Caused HVAC System Claims
This squirrel looks cute, but underneath those innocent eyes is a mouth with 22 teeth that have caused major problems for policyholders.
Factors That Influence Whether To Repair or Replace an HVAC System
To replace or not to replace? That is the question. For an adjuster, this query about whether a full HVAC system replacement is necessary shouldn’t be as daunting or as vague as Hamlet debating life or death.
Scary Story – Surge vs. Surging Boilers
In this Scary Story, the adjuster handled a claim for a damaged boiler that was estimated to have a replacement cost of nearly $10,000.
Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.