Woul a gas seal leak be covered by homeowners insurance

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Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:21 am Post subject: Woul a gas seal leak be covered by homeowners insurance

wife smelled gas gas co found small leak in direct vent room heater.Would a homeowners insurance policy repair this

Trippybry

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Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:00 am Post subject:

Not unless the leak was caused by a covered loss. Most likely it's a wear and tear (maintenance) issue and it would not be covered. The real question is what caused the leak.

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Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:33 pm Post subject:

I'm with T...I really doubt it..the reason most seals of any kind begin to leak are due to age. _________________ "Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way." Martin Luther King Jr.

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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject:

I agree with T and Lori. You did not state when your house was built or if you have a home owner's warranty. If the house is recently built and you still have a warranty, it may be covered under that. Something to consider. _________________ -- Jake Auto Body and Direct Repair Questions & Answers