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    Soaring West Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 26, 2015, 03:23 PM
    Lightning Stike
    I was recently out of town and my AC was off, while I was away a tree next to my house was struck by lightning. When I came back into town my AC unit wouldn't function and I was informed I needed to replace the entire unit which was only 2 years old, does this seem accurate?
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    Jul 26, 2015, 03:53 PM
    What exactly did they say was wrong with your unit ?
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    Jul 26, 2015, 06:11 PM
    Who informed you of this? Was your unit examined by a HVAC professional?

    But it certainly IS possible. Was anything else electrical or electronic damaged in your place?
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    Jul 27, 2015, 12:35 PM
    Is it possible... yes. Is it likely that the entire system would be affected... no.
    There may be a bright side... your insurance should cover the lightning strike.
    But the burden of proof is on you. Call the insurance company and hand the ball to them.
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    Jul 27, 2015, 01:45 PM
    I can tell you what happened to me. Lightning hit my mountain house. Blew all AFCI breakers, the control board, gas valve and thermostat on an Armstrong 92%. Insurance company estimate was $900. I have a $1000 deductible. I paid out of pocket $650 to repair the HVAC and replaced the breakers myself. Ended up at $800. Took a loss on Income Taxes. I would be surprised if a unit is totaled that way.
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