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April 12, 2023, at 2 PM ET Understanding commonly claimed residential HVAC system types and components and why it’s so...

Wind Damage to Asphalt Shingles Webinar webinar has already occurred. You can watch the recording here. Asphalt shingles...

Important: Pre-recorded webinars do not qualify for CE credit. HVAC systems have complicated components that are suscept...

HVAC equipment is susceptible to many perils, including hail, wind, high voltage surge, and others. When filing claims, ...

National initiatives for more environmentally friendly alternatives to certain gases used in HVAC refrigerants are in mo...

Though changes aren’t scheduled to take effect until January 1, 2023, your residential policyholders will likely be he...

It’s been nearly two years since the end of production of the refrigerant R-22. And while R-410A has gained popularity...

Policyholders may not know what caused the damage to their equipment – and they don’t have to. The insured in this c...

Economizers are required on rooftop package units at residential and commercial properties in some parts of the country ...

Economizers, which can be added to the rooftop package units frequently used at commercial properties, have a variety of...

Data on 2019 Claim Trends Gives Carriers an Opportunity to Better Understand Risk and Exposure StrikeCheck’s 2020 Annu...

Solar power systems have become increasingly popular over the past few years due to decreased installation costs and inc...

An Introduction to Solar Power Systems Solar power systems are incredibly complex, and if you’re processing a solar po...

Explore our interactive smoke and fire claims guide to learn about common types of smoke and fire damage HVAC components...

Some losses included in claims with HVAC systems may look like smoke and fire damages but aren’t. Know what to expect ...

Fire losses have been known to cause major damages to HVAC systems, both internally and externally. However, smoke and s...

Wind can be a devastating force to HVAC equipment. However, the damage it causes ranges from catastrophic to easily repa...

Hail impacts HVAC and Refrigeration equipment in different ways – even during the same storm. Some systems or componen...

Hail is the most often reported peril for HVAC and Refrigeration claims that adjusters assign the HVACi team. Wind impac...

Insurance customers are concerned about sustainability, their environmental impact, and cutting energy costs. One of the...

The U.S. Department of Energy updated HVAC system efficiency standards, effective Jan. 1, 2023. They dictate a rating al...

The ban on the production and importation of virgin R-22, frequently used in HVAC systems, took effect in 2020 following...

Find out how changes in regulations, parts and labor pricing, and weather may have impacted property claims that include...

Rising HVAC equipment and labor costs are increasing prices for insurance settlements. The following article on “Insur...

Few goods and services have avoided feeling the impacts of inflation, and HVAC equipment is no different. Whether talkin...

Though rare, when lightning damages HVAC equipment, many policyholders believe their system needs a full replacement, es...

Lightning losses can look extreme, like this condensing unit taken off its pad. Even then, full HVAC system replacements...

Lightning is one of the most frequently reported causes of loss listed on HVAC and electronics claims – policyholders ...

Wednesday, May 10 at 2 PM ET Electronics claims often follow on the heels of a storm, as policyholders attribute damages...

The intricacies of HVAC systems and questions surrounding smoke and fire damage make these claims particularly complex. ...

Hurricanes leave varying degrees of damage in their wake, such as this house destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. HVACi was a ...

Theft consistently ranks as one of the top four most frequently claimed perils by homeowners each year. HVAC systems are...

One in every 235 homeowners files a theft claim each year. These damages average nearly $4,000 per paid claim, according...

Torrential downpours, leaky roofs, and malfunctioning appliances could all lead to HVAC system water damages. Before set...

Floods, foundation leaks, sump pump failures, and roof leaks can cause major damages to homes and businesses. Among the ...

StrikeCheck’s What Makes Pool and Hot Tub Claims Different webinar has already occurred. You can watch a recording...

Heating equipment undergoes unusual stress during the winter months, particularly when temperatures fluctuate. This stre...

Important: Pre-recorded webinars do not qualify for CE credit. Some fires occur more often in winter than in any other s...