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HVAC Fall and Winter Claim Handling Webinar Recording

We’re coming into the cooler seasons, when the boiler, furnace, and other heating system claims start rolling in, as these complex devices can fail for a number of reasons. You’re not expected to be a heating system expert, but it helps to get as much information as you can so you can be more effective at your job. At HVACi, we’re here to help, so we’re offering a free webinar on fall and winter HVAC claims for insurance adjusters.

In this webinar, you’ll learn about:

How the most popular heating systems work and what components make them up
How common heating system claims are and their significance
Typical claim types and perils to expect
Various real-life scenarios surrounding heating system claims

Take advantage of our knowledge and learn more about the types of claims to expect in the Fall and Winter and how to handle those claims. Watch our HVAC Fall and Winter Claim Handling Webinar recording by filling out the form provided.

Important: Pre-recorded webinars do not qualify for CE credit.

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HVAC Fall and Winter Claims Kit

When the temperature starts inching down, a whole new wave of claims can start flooding your desk. Your customers are starting to kick on their furnaces and boilers to get their homes and businesses nice and cozy for the colder months, and when they fail, you need to handle those claims quickly and effectively to keep your customers happy.

If you’re not an expert in heating systems, you don’t have to dive into multiple textbooks’ worth of information. We’ve already taken care of that and trimmed it all down into a series of guides, videos, and webinars designed specifically for insurance adjusters: our Fall and Winter Claims Kit. By getting this kit, you’ll learn:

How various heating systems work;
The parts that make up various heating systems;
Common problems with heating systems;
And much more!

Get ready for the influx of HVAC claims this fall and winter! Fill out the form to get our Fall and Winter Claims Kit for insurance adjusters.

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Boiler LWCO Whitepaper

Boilers and Low Water Cutoff: Mechanical-Float Valves

Low Water Cutoffs (LWCOs) for boilers are required by code in many states and municipalities, regardless of whether the boiler heating system is in a commercial building or a residence. While more modern LWCOs are typically electronic, many older boilers have mechanical-float valves, which raise and lower with the water level and are attached to a switch. If the water level gets too low, the float moves the switch into the off position, causing the boiler to shut off.

Unfortunately, these LWCOs are prone to failure in a number of different ways, and when they fail, those insurance claims can fall into the laps of adjusters like you. Should you get one of these claims, you’ll want to know what you’re dealing with and what the claim could mean for your customer and your company. You’ll want to know:

What can go wrong with Mechanical-float LWCOs;
The consequences of these failures;
How they can cause total and catastrophic system failures;
The financial impact of LWCO failure; and
How to prevent such failures.

HVACi has made it simple to learn all of this with our straightforward, short whitepaper on Mechanical-Float LWCO Valves — crafted by our experts for insurance adjusters. Get yours by filling out the provided form!

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HVAC Winter Concepts Webinar Recording

If the weather outside is frightful — or maybe just a bit chilly — it’s time for many to flip their HVAC systems from cooling to heating, and with that comes a slew of claims related to different heating systems. When these claims hit your to-do list, you want to be confident in your evaluations and settlements, which means you need to know at least the basics of how these systems work.

Rather than burying yourself in books and schematics, spending hours you don’t have trying to learn as much as you can, take a look at HVACi’s HVAC Winter Concepts Webinar. In this recorded webinar, we take a look at:

How different heating systems work (i.e. boilers, heat pumps, and furnaces);
How efficiency is measured for heating systems;
What types of claims you might see for each system type;
And more.

Our 90-minute webinar explains all of these facets of HVAC heating systems in a straightforward, concise manner specifically designed to provide insurance adjusters with the information you need to know. Plus, you can pause it so you can watch in your own time.

Don’t wait! Fill out the form to access the HVAC Winter Concepts Webinar and prepare for those winter claims to blow in.

IMPORTANT: Previously recorded webinars do not qualify for continuing education credit.

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HVAC Fundamentals Webinar Recording

There are thousands upon thousands of HVAC claims filed every year. Odds are that you, as an insurance adjuster, are going to see at least one, if not many. You don’t need to be an HVAC technician to handle these claims, but you should be informed about the basics of HVAC equipment if you want to do so effectively and quickly (which helps keep your customers happy!).

HVACi conducts multiple webinars every year, and one such webinar is about HVAC Fundamentals for Adjusters. If you missed it, don’t worry! You can still watch the recording, which covers:

The significance of HVAC claims for insurance adjusters and companies;
How HVAC systems operate to heat or cool a conditioned space;
The components and functions of the most common HVAC system: the split system;
How different causes of loss can influence repair vs. replacement;
How to identify and address questionable claims; and
What EPA and DOE regulations actually say pertaining to HVAC systems.

This webinar is only 90 minutes (and you can pause it to watch in your own time), and it explains all of these facets of HVAC fundamentals in a straightforward, concise manner specifically designed to provide insurance adjusters with the information you need to know.

You can now watch our HVAC Fundamentals Webinar Recording by filling out the form provided.

IMPORTANT: Previously recorded webinars do not qualify for continuing education credit.

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Hail and Wind HVAC Claims Webinar Recording

Impact damage to HVAC systems can come from a number of sources, but two very common perils are hail and wind damage. Because these damages are so prevalent, you want to be prepared to handle these claims with as much knowledge as possible.

Thankfully, you don’t need to cram a textbook’s worth of information into your head in order to manage these claims effectively. We at HVACi have already done the heavy studying, and our experts have put together a webinar on hail and wind HVAC claims for insurance adjusters that describes:

How HVAC systems work;
What components are likely to be damaged by wind or hail;
How this type of damage can affect the efficiency of an HVAC system
How frequently these damages can be replaced; and
Federal regulations that affect the repairs and replacements.

Take advantage of our knowledge and learn more about how wind and hail damages can affect HVAC systems and how you can handle these claims. Watch our Hail and Wind HVAC Claims Webinar recording by filling out the form provided.

IMPORTANT: Previously recorded webinars do not qualify for continuing education credit.

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HVAC Regulations Overview

HVAC Regulations Overview: DOE and EPA

DOE and EPA regulations can present a challenge to settling HVAC claims. When tackling these types of claims, you want to know exactly what these regulations entail and how they will affect the repairs or replacement of your customers’ HVAC systems. But going through the lengthy and complicated EPA and DOE regulations that relate to HVAC is tedious, and you don’t always have the time to read every detail of each regulation with the flood of claims coming your way.

That’s why HVACi has an easy-to-follow video explaining federal regulations designed for busy insurance adjusters. It’s straightforward gives you the details you need, including:

What R-22 is;
The Montreal Protocol’s mandate decreasing R-22 production;
Whether or not R-22 systems will continue to be used; and
What DOE Minimum Efficiency Standards are as of Jan 1, 2015

Be informed and ready for HVAC claims. Watch our Federal Regulations Overview video by filling out the form provided.

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Heat Pump Video

Getting Warmer: An Introduction to Air Source Heat Pumps

You get plenty of HVAC claims coming across your desk as an insurance adjuster, but not all HVAC systems are the same. Traditional split systems may be the most common, but heat pumps are quite popular, particularly in milder climates like the south. You want to make the best calls when deciding on these claims, so it’s best to be informed.

We have created a 7-minute video that offers a brief introduction to heat pumps and how they work to heat a conditioned space. Our video outlines:

How to tell if a unit is a heat pump;
How they generate heat; and
Additional components that you may find in a heat pump.

Learn the basics of heat pumps and be more confident in your evaluation of these claims. Watch our heat pump video by filling out the form provided.

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Federal Regulation Overview

Regulation Station: Federal Regulations Overview

If you adjust HVAC insurance claims, you want to know what regulations your customers’ systems need to adhere to when they are being repaired or replaced. You also want to make sure that they (and your company!) are not spending more money than needed. But going through the lengthy and complicated EPA and DOE regulations that relate to HVAC is tedious, and you don’t always have the time to read every detail of each regulation with the flood of claims coming your way.

That’s why HVACi has a simple, quick-read guide to federal regulations designed for busy insurance adjusters. It’s straightforward and acts as an excellent reference whenever you need it, outlining:

The Montreal Protocol’s mandate on the decrease of R-22 production;
Whether or not R-22 systems will continue to be used;
What DOE Minimum Efficiency Standards are as of Jan 1, 2015; and
Where and how these standards apply to newly manufactured HVAC equipment.

Be informed and ready for HVAC claims. Access our Federal Regulations Overview now by filling out the form provided.

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EPA Regulation Overview

Regulation Station: EPA Regulations Overview

HVAC system claims come up all the time. However, there are many times when contractors will recommend replacing a unit when repairing it will suffice. One factor a contractor may cite as a reason for replacement is EPA regulation. They may suggest that R-22 is illegal and a new system must be put in place to be compliant.

But what if that’s not actually the case?

At HVACi, we want insurance adjusters to be equipped with the knowledge they need to identify when a system can be repaired vs. replaced. To that end, we have created our EPA Regulations Overview, which answers:

Does the HCFC (R-22) phase-out mean R-22 is illegal?
When will no new R-22 be produced?
Will manufacturers continue to produce parts for systems that use R-22?
What is the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment?
When do they plan on phasing out HFC (R-410a) use?
And more.

Be ready and informed when HVAC claims come in and contractors want to replace when a repair will do. Get our EPA Regulation Overview today by filling out the form provided.