The 2017 hurricane season has proven to be one for the record books, reminding everyone of the importance of being prepared to handle catastrophic losses. As demonstrated by Irma, the most dangerous aspect of a catastrophic hurricane is the accompanying storm surge along the coastline.
Equally important, the sheer wind speeds (and tornadoes spawned by the remnants of the storm) can wreak havoc hundreds of miles inland. These high winds can prove particularly damaging to roofs, siding, fences and HVAC systems.
And while many adjusters are experienced in assessing and estimating the costs to repair structural damage, diagnosing wind-driven damage to HVAC units can be particularly difficult.
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