CONTRACTOR NIGHTMARE #6

HVAC Refrigerant Leak Claim

A refrigerant leak can result in cleanup costs, property damage claims and project delays. Learn how HVAC contractor insurance may help protect your business.

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Refrigerant Leak Claim

Coverages Affected

✓ General Liability Insurance

✓ Products & Completed Operations

✓ Pollution Liability (if endorsed)

✓ Inland Marine / Tool Coverage

✓ Commercial Property Damage Claims

What Happened?

A refrigerant leak occurred after HVAC work was performed, resulting in potential property damage, cleanup expenses, and customer concerns.

Why It Matters

Refrigerant leaks, equipment failures, and installation issues can lead to costly claims, project delays, customer disputes, and environmental concerns.

How JCF Helps

We help HVAC contractors review liability exposures, coordinate claim reporting, evaluate coverage options, and identify gaps before a loss occurs.

Could your HVAC business handle a refrigerant leak claim tomorrow?

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Common Risks Contractors Face — Real-World Claim Scenarios Explained in Our Contractor Nightmares Series

Irrigation Line

Strike

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

Work Truck

Accident

Stolen

Excavator

OSHA

Citation

BAD

Certificate

Bond

Rejected

Burst Pipe

Flood Claim

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

The Overnight Rainstorm

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

The Shattered

Installation

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

The Uninsured

Subcontrator

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

The Hot Work

Fire

Refrigeration Line

Leak

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The Loose Connection

Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.

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Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.
Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.
Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.
Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.
Landscaping contractor accidentally strikes an underground irrigation line resulting in flooding and a General Liability insurance claim.