Coverage & Claims

HVAC Insurance

HVAC systems are usually covered by homeowners insurance only for sudden, unexpected damage — not mechanical breakdown or wear. Home warranties fill the gap.

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What You Should Know

What Homeowners Insurance Covers

Fire, lightning, power surges, and physical damage from covered perils. Mechanical breakdown is excluded.

Home Warranties

Cover mechanical breakdown. Usually $400-$700/year. Read exclusions carefully — age limits and improper maintenance clauses are common denials.

Equipment Breakdown Endorsements

Some insurers offer this as an add-on for $30-$50/year. Covers sudden mechanical or electrical failure.

HVAC Insurance Questions

Will insurance cover a failed AC compressor?

Usually not — compressor failure is mechanical breakdown, which standard homeowners insurance excludes. A home warranty may cover it.

Is HVAC covered if it's damaged by a storm?

Yes — physical damage from wind, hail, or falling objects is typically covered by homeowners insurance.

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