What to do if the outdoor unit of AC gets damaged due to heavy rain, how will you get its claim?
Just as there is a risk of AC blast in the summer season, similarly the risk of its outdoor unit getting damaged increases in heavy rain. Actually, its circuit board can get damaged due to water.
As the heat is showing its attitude, the use of AC is also increasing. On top of that, the humidity is also increasing due to intermittent rain in Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas. Now the Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in the capital and its surrounding areas. In such a situation, if you have a Split AC installed in your house, then you need to be careful.
Actually, just as there is a risk of AC blast in summer season, similarly the risk of Split AC's outdoor unit getting damaged increases in heavy rain. In such a situation, let us know what to do if the outdoor unit of Split AC gets damaged in heavy rain and how will you get its claim?
What are the reasons for the outdoor unit to get damaged?
You must have noticed that the outdoor units of Split AC are either installed on the walls or are placed on the roof. This is done so that the airflow remains in the outdoor unit and it does not heat up. However, sometimes dirt gets accumulated in it, due to which the airflow does not happen properly and the risk of fire increases. Sometimes heavy rain water goes inside the outdoor unit, due to which the circuit board can get damaged and it can malfunction. Therefore, AC companies recommend shading over the outdoor unit.
How can you get a claim?
If you have also installed a Split AC in your house, then you also need to take care of your outdoor unit. If your AC is under warranty, then you need to keep in mind that the outdoor unit should be cleaned from time to time, so that the dust accumulated in it is cleaned and the airflow remains properly. Apart from this, you should also arrange for shading to protect it from water. In fact, many times the insurance claim of the outdoor unit gets rejected when the reason for its damage is natural or your fault. That is, you did not follow the instructions given by the company properly. In such a situation, you should take care of the airflow and protection of the outdoor unit of Split AC from water. In case of any damage, its photo should be taken and kept as evidence and the company should be informed about it first.
If the outdoor unit of the AC is caught in the grip of flood or water enters it, first of all turn off the power supply.
After turning off the power supply, ensure that there is no further problem in the outdoor unit.
Check your insurance, many companies cover damage caused by flood or water. If this is not covered in your insurance, then it can be claimed if there is a damage or defect caused by air.
Keep the video or photo of the outdoor unit with you as evidence and provide it to the insurance company.
