Airtight Coverage For HVAC Contractors

Commercial Property Insurance

Commercial property insurance protects your physical business location from fire, break-ins, vandalism and other hazards. It’s also essential protection from lawsuits that could arise if a customer is injured at your office or shop.

Did you know?

Commercial vehicle insurance covers both business and personal use of a vehicle, but your personal auto insurance policy doesn’t cover commercial use.

Equipment Breakdown

Equipment breakdown insurance, also known as boiler and machinery insurance, covers interruptions to your business caused by sudden and accidental damage to your business equipment. This coverage fills the gap in commercial property policies, covering loss or damage caused by electrical malfunction or mechanical failure. Equipment breakdown coverage protects you from lost revenues due to unexpected down-time, pays for repair/replacement costs, and gets you back to work as soon as possible.

Some of the risk that equipment breakdown insurance protects you and your HVAC business from:

• Loss of equipment: Covers the equipment that helps you run your business day to day, such as heating, air conditioning, ventilation, computer, and electrical systems. (Note that it does not cover HVAC systems you are selling, installing or servicing, only those used at your business premises.)
• Loss of business: Protection from work stoppages and sudden down-time caused by equipment breakdown.
• Recovery expenses: Equipment breakdown could lead to falling behind on projects etc. Equipment breakdown insurance covers expenses related to catching up, including overtime paid to employees.

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Commercial Vehicle Insurance

Be aware that insurance for business vehicles differs from non-commercial, personal auto coverage. Customized to address the special needs of HVAC contractors, commercial vehicle insurance primarily covers damage occurring if an employee has an accident while driving a company vehicle as well as costs for renting/leasing a vehicle for business purposes while the primary vehicle is being repaired.

Did you know?

Commercial vehicle insurance covers both business and personal use of a vehicle, but your personal auto insurance policy doesn’t cover commercial use.
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General Liability Insurance

Every HVAC job has its risks and potential liabilities that you need to make sure you are covered against, so you can focus on your work without worry. Installing a ventilation system; getting a heating system installed into a new home; or repairing a broken AC unit: all involve risks. General liability insurance protects you from potential liabilities stemming from the work you do, such as:

• Water damage
• Leaks from heating or AC systems
• Burst or damaged water heaters, boilers, and other systems
• Fire damage
• Electrical malfunction or electrocution

As an HVAC Contractor, you may also be liable for environmental damage or health hazards, such as a client’s exposure to harmful molds or bacteria caused by installation or repairs. Without specific pollution insurance, even if you are not found liable for damages resulting from these environmental dangers, you may still find yourself paying out of pocket for legal advice and proceedings.
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Tools Coverage

Coverage for your tools and other gear you rely upon in your HVAC business, in case they are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed. This includes gauges, pumps, charging stations, and all of your other tools and equipment used to complete your HVAC contracts. Tool coverage is a key element of a strong, reliable HVAC contractor policy.