Equipment Breakdown Insurance

Commercial property insurance covers fire, wind and theft, but not a motor that burns out or a power surge that fries your equipment. Equipment breakdown coverage fills that gap. It pays for repair or replacement of equipment that suddenly breaks down, plus the business income and spoilage that follow. Pacific Southwest Insurance Services can add it to most property policies.

Get a free quote today. Call (818) 701-1033 or email info@pswinsurance.com. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Who We Insure

Our equipment breakdown clients include:

  • Restaurants and food businesses
  • Medical and dental offices
  • Manufacturers
  • Apartment and office buildings
  • Retail stores
  • Any business that depends on equipment

Coverage Options

  • Mechanical breakdown: Covers sudden failure of motors, compressors and pumps.
  • Electrical damage: Covers power surges, arcing and short circuits.
  • Boilers and pressure equipment: Covers boilers, water heaters and pressure vessels.
  • Computers and electronics: Covers servers, POS systems and communication equipment.
  • Spoilage: Covers perishable goods lost to equipment failure.
  • Business income: Covers lost income while equipment is repaired.

What Affects Your Premium

Every property is different. Carriers typically look at:

  • Types and values of equipment
  • Maintenance programs
  • Age of equipment
  • Building systems (HVAC, elevators, boilers)
  • Surge protection
  • Industry

As an independent agency, we compare options from multiple insurance companies to find the right coverage at a competitive price.

Why Choose Pacific Southwest Insurance Services

  • Family-owned and serving California since 1965, now writing coverage nationwide
  • Access to multiple commercial property carriers, including markets for hard-to-place risks
  • Fast certificates of insurance and lender evidence of property
  • One agency for your property, general liability, commercial auto, bonds and more
  • A real person answers the phone and knows your account

Frequently Asked Questions

Isn’t equipment breakdown covered by my property policy?

No. Property policies exclude mechanical and electrical breakdown.

Is it expensive?

It’s usually an affordable add-on to a commercial property policy.

Does it cover wear and tear?

No. It covers sudden accidental breakdown, not gradual wear or lack of maintenance.

Other Properties We Insure

Don’t see your property type? We insure most commercial properties. See all commercial property coverage.

Get a Equipment Breakdown Insurance Quote

Tell us about your property and we’ll shop the market for you. Call (818) 701-1033, email info@pswinsurance.com, or visit our office at 9036 Reseda Blvd., Suite 105, Northridge, CA.

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