It gets very cold in the winter where I live, and I worry about how my furnace will hold up this year. Will my home insurance cover the cost of a furnace replacement if it breaks down?
policy may help cover a furnace replacement if it was harmed by a covered peril listed in your policy documents.
Standard homeowners insurance policies will cover furnace repairs or replacements if damage occurred from a covered loss. You can find the list of named perils within your home insurance policy, and these typically include hail, fallen branches, fire, and more.
However, your home insurance may not always cover the costs of furnace repairs or replacements. Here is when your policy will not help cover your furnace:
Mechanical breakdowns
Incorrect installation
Old age
Flood damage
Earthquake damage
If you keep up with your furnace’s maintenance, you can save a lot of money in the long run.
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