My water heater leaked. What’s covered?
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The water damage is generally covered, minus the deductible, since the leak is sudden and accidental. The water heater itself isn’t: the policy doesn’t pay to repair or replace a faulty appliance.
A general answer. Your policy always has the final say.
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