Water Heaters
What Causes a Water Heater to Leak or Rupture?
The following article on “What causes a water heater to leak or rupture?”, written by Reza Nikrooz of StrikeCheck, originally appeared in the Technical Notebook Column of Claims Magazine and was also published on Property…
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Demand for Solar Water Heaters is Rising – And the Number of Related Claims Could Be Next
The following article on “The demand for solar water heaters is rising - are claims next?”, written by Jay Dykstra of HVACi and StrikeCheck, was originally published on Property Casualty 360. Policyholders already…
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Tankless Water Heater Diagram
Tankless water heaters are slowly becoming more common (Consumer Reports), and for good reason -- those who go tankless can save money on their utility bills since these water heaters…
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Water Heater Schematic
More than three-fourths of the water heaters that the StrikeCheck team evaluates have tanks, even with the rise in use of tankless water heaters. If you get a contractor estimate…
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Leaking and Burst Water Heaters
Nearly 70% of water heater failures come from a slow leak or sudden burst, and while the level of damage that results varies, these failures are all potential claims that…
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Tankless Water Heater Guide
Tankless water heaters are slowly becoming more common (Consumer Reports) thanks to their energy-saving properties that lower utility bills, and with their rising popularity can come more related claims. You…
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Water Heater Overview
Storage Hot Water Heaters: An Overview The most common hot water heaters in homes and businesses tend to be storage or “tank-type” units that heat anywhere from 25 to 100…
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Preventing Excessive Damage from Water Heater Losses
When an insured comes to you with a water heater claim, the damage isn’t always limited to the water heater itself. Floors, ceilings, walls, and personal property are all at…
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Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters: What the Difference Means for Claims
Policyholders have any one of a variety of water heater types in their homes or businesses. Water heating accounts for 14–18% of utility bills, according to the U.S. Department of…
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What To Look For In Water Heater Claims eBook
Water heaters can be difficult to evaluate, particularly because there are multiple types, such as tankless or tank water heaters and different heating sources, including gas or electric. StrikeCheck’s What…
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Handling Tankless Water Heater Claims
Tankless water heaters are becoming a progressively more popular alternative to traditional tank-style water heaters. According to Research and Markets, the global tankless water heater market is expected to grow at…
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Water Heater Claim Case Study
Adjusters rely on StrikeCheck to accurately verify if lightning was present at the time of loss and if it damaged the claimed equipment. In this case study, the insured filed…
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What Causes Water Heater Failure?
Water heaters are an integral part of any residential or commercial property. The US Department of Energy estimates that there are 103 million residential water heaters in service. With the average…
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Adjusters’ Crash Course on Water Heaters Webinar Recording
Avoid getting in hot water over a mishandled water heater claim, and don’t underestimate the importance of knowing the fundamentals of this complex equipment. To start, water heaters have specific…
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