The Savvy Adjuster Podcast host Whitney Boles speaks with Alpine Intel’s Technical Director Curt VanNess and Technical Field Manager Chris Molnar about HVAC equipment and their experiences with HVACi and beyond. They discuss the fundamentals of common HVAC systems and how adjusters can address claims that include them in the face of changes in climate, codes, and technology.

Discussed in this Episode

• HVAC equipment common in geographical regions
• How codes and regulations affect repairs vs. replacement
• Residential vs. commercial inspections for claims
• How weather conditions can affect HAVC equipment
• How arcing and other electrical damage manifest on equipment
• Hints the surrounding area provides during an HVAC assessment
• What an HVAC assessment offers and examples of real inspections

Additional Resources

• About Alpine Intel: https://bit.ly/3WUtV0C
• Alpine Intel Resource Page: https://bit.ly/44V02z6

Additional HVAC Fundamentals:

• Webinar Recording: HVAC Systems 101 for Adjusters: https://bit.ly/4ayCGAP
• Article: The Effect of the 2024 Refrigerant Changes on Claims: https://bit.ly/3yDBnmB
• Guide: Residential HVAC System Cheat Sheet: https://bit.ly/4avBY7e