HVAC Equipment

A furnace is an essential part of many homes, and frequently used during the colder winter months. With this increased usage, adjusters can expect to see a parallel increase in furnace claims.

Each winter, homeowners are reminded of the importance of their boiler systems, particularly if a system isn’t working as it should.

Having a policyholder take pictures and provide data can be helpful when circumstances don’t allow experts to come in to conduct the evaluation.

When they break, it’s not always immediately clear what damaged them, if the loss can be covered, or whether they can be repaired.

We’ve crafted a quick reference guide to the components of heat pumps and explained the functions of each part in straightforward terms.

The ban on the production and importation of virgin R-22, frequently used in HVAC systems, took effect in 2020 following a years-long phase out of these refrigerants.

The most common type of residential HVAC unit in the United States is the split system, where one section of the HVAC is outside and another is within the home (usually in an attic, basement, or crawlspace).

While package units may not be the most popular residential HVAC systems (though they are still found in many homes), they’re quite common in the commercial space.

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.