Types of Geothermal Systems Guide
Review the diagrams and key data points to better understand the differences in the various types of closed loop geothermal systems and open loop systems before your next geothermal claim.
7 Causes of Furnace and Boiler Puffbacks Guide
Before settling a claim for the damaged furnace or boiler, find out if one of these 7 causes of furnace and boiler puffbacks triggered the incident.
What’s a Puffback? A Rundown for Property Claims Adjusters
Learn what a puffback is, why they occur in furnaces and boilers, what damage may look like, and how experts identify them and their root causes.
Property Insurance Claim Trends for 2022
The year 2021 may have felt like a blur as the world learned to navigate a new normal left from the swift and lasting effects of the 2020 pandemic.
Why Some HVAC Systems and Water Heaters Use Flue Pipes and Chimney Liners
HVAC systems that utilize a gas- or oil-fired furnace or boiler are equipped with flue pipes to vent harmful fuel combustion gases out of the property safely. Gas and oil water heaters are also connected to flue pipes.
5 Storm Claims That Benefited From Equipment Evaluations
Storms are related to thousands of HVAC system claims filed each year. Here are 5 claims that adjusters assigned to HVACi that demonstrate the importance of expert evaluations to guarantee accurate claim resolutions.
Impacts to HVAC Systems Frequently Appearing in Wind and Hail Claims Guide
Find out why our expert team is least likely to recommend full replacements for these perils and which repair solutions are often more appropriate.
6 Things To Know About Ductless Systems Guide
Our guide for ductless systems provides a quick overview of what they are and how they work, where they are most likely to be found, and their advantages and disadvantages.
Hail-Prone Commercial HVAC Equipment Guide
HVACi found that nearly half of the commercial HVAC claims included hail-damaged equipment, but more than 80% of the claimed systems could return to pre-loss condition through some sort of repair.
Scary Story: Recurring Claim
An adjuster needed support evaluating three HVAC systems for the initial claim. A few weeks later, the policyholder was worried about a noise coming from a furnace in one of the systems and wondered if it was related.
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