Does refrigerant work affect insurance?
It can. Pollution exclusions and environmental coverage should be reviewed for the actual substances and operations.
HVAC Contractor Insurance
HVAC contractors work inside occupied buildings, on rooftops and around electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems. Installation, service, controls and design responsibilities can create different coverage needs.
What to Review
Contractor insurance starts with the work—not a generic class description.
Project type, job-site conditions, subcontracting, contracts, fleet, equipment and completed work can all change the insurance conversation.
Property damageLeaks, fire, electrical work or installation errors can damage customer property.
Refrigerants & pollutionRefrigerants and environmental releases may require special attention.
Rooftop workHeight and crane/lifting operations affect both liability and workers compensation.
Professional exposureControls, specifications or design responsibilities can create economic-loss claims.
Common Questions
Questions worth answering before renewal.
What about customer equipment in our care?
Coverage for property being worked on should be examined rather than assumed.
Do HVAC contractors need professional liability?
Potentially, especially when design, engineering, controls or performance specifications are part of the work.
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