Kitchen Fires Can Damage Your HVAC System

2/8/2023 (Permalink)

When a fire starts in your kitchen, it can spread throughout your house quickly. Smoke and soot damage can travel through the ductwork and settle in other areas of your home. This can cause some serious damage that requires cleanup and restoration services after the fact. In some cases, though, it is possible for these types of damages to cause problems with your HVAC system later on such as an unexpected shutdown of heating or cooling.

Kitchen Fires can cause Damage to your home

Kitchen fires can damage your HVAC system. Even if a kitchen fire does not spread beyond the kitchen, the fire and smoke can cause damage to other areas of your home as well. Make sure that all vents are clear before using them again. Remove any debris that might have accumulated in them over time.

Check for leaks or gas smells after use and call for professional help if there is any sign of damage or malfunctioning parts on your heating unit or air conditioner.

Heat Damage from Fire

After a fire, your HVAC could possibly become damaged from the heat of the fire. The heat from the fire could warp or melt some of the parts that make up your system. It is possible for these types of damages to cause problems with your HVAC system later on such as an unexpected shutdown of heating or cooling. Heat from a fire could damage the compressor, the fan motor, or the thermostat.

Homeowners Coverage

Your homeowner’s insurance policy will cover most of the damage done by fires but what it covers when it comes to your HVAC system depends on how old the system is and whether or not you already had coverage in place that specifically covered disasters or fires when they occurred. Make sure to check your homeowners policy for coverage detail.

If your HVAC system is damaged by a kitchen fire, you will need to call in professionals to assess the damage and get it fixed as soon as possible. SERVPRO of Cape Coral offers services for fire and water damage along with HVAC cleaning. We understand the stress and frustration of a loss, but with our professional knowledge and equipment we can restore your home back to pre water and fire loss.