The Savvy Adjuster Podcast

Smoke and Fire Damage to HVAC Equipment

Episode Summary

Host Chris Nichols talks about the causes and effects of smoke and fire to HVAC systems with Alpine Intel’s Customer Education Director Jay Dykstra in this episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast. Find out why even distant fires may lead to a claim, which different types of smoke can impact equipment, how changing codes and regulations affect adjusters’ processes, and more.

Episode Notes

Host Chris Nichols talks about the causes and effects of smoke and fire to HVAC systems with Alpine Intel’s Customer Education Director Jay Dykstra in this episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast. Find out why even distant fires may lead to a claim, which different types of smoke can impact equipment, how changing codes and regulations affect adjusters’ processes, and more. 

Discussed in This Episode

• How wildfires and other fire outside the house can affect HVAC equipment (3:08)
• Why the type and amount of smoke matter (10:42)
• Why adjusters shouldn’t settle fire-related HVAC claims without an assessment (13:10)
• How experts identify the presence and scope of smoke damage to ductwork (16:50)
• What to do when a contractor calls for a full replacement due to phased-out refrigerants (24:15)
• Real examples of HVAC smoke and fire assessments (29:30)

Additional Resources

• About Alpine Intel: https://bit.ly/3Y6VhRy
• Alpine Intel Resource Page: https://bit.ly/4epYKjP

Additional HVAC Resources

• Webinar Recording: HVAC Smoke and Fire Claims: https://bit.ly/3A5QI0m
• Case Study: HVAC Commercial Claim Smoke and Fire: https://bit.ly/3N9EJ52
• Article: 3 Things To Know About Wildfire Risk and Property Claims: https://bit.ly/4epoDQx
• Interactive Guide: Your Guide to Smoke and Fire Damage to HVAC Systems: https://bit.ly/4enD4or