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Common Winter Heating Losses
It’s never more important to have an operational boiler or furnace than in winter when temperatures can drop well below freezing. However, the additional stress on HVAC equipment can lead to serious losses. Learn more about four of the most common winter heating losses.
FREEZE DAMAGE
Pipes and valves may freeze and burst during cold weather.
This can cause catastrophic water damage.
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HEAT EXCHANGER FAILURES
Over time, heat exchangers often corrode, leaving cracks throughout the system.
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LOW WATER CUTOFF FAILURES
Stuck valves and clogged LWCOs can cause a boiler to overheat.
This can lead to further failures.
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Excess fuel can build up, ignite, and release smoke into the surrounding area, leaving a dark residue.
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Have a Heating Loss Claim?
Winter heating losses can range from inconvenient to catastrophic. When coverage is afforded, policyholders may think they require full replacement of their HVAC system. However, they may only need repairs to some equipment or a good cleaning to return the HVAC system to pre-loss condition.
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HVACi received a claim for a residential boiler that had failed, just when the policyholder needed it most – January in Buffalo, New York. A contractor recommended replacing the entire boiler system, but our comprehensive evaluation resulted in an alternate solution that would return the system to pre-loss condition.
Read the case study to learn about more our conclusions and how we arrived at them.
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