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REPAIR COST INDEX—AVG COLLISION CLAIM $4,818 ▲///AVG MECHANICAL REPAIR $838 ▲///CENTRAL AC INSTALLED $5.5K–12K ▲///REFRIGERANT (R-454B) $150–250/LB ▲///REPAIR COSTS VS 2021 +33% ▲///FL HURRICANE DEDUCTIBLE 2–5% OF HOME VALUE •///

REPAIR COST INDEX—AVG COLLISION CLAIM $4,818 ▲///AVG MECHANICAL REPAIR $838 ▲///CENTRAL AC INSTALLED $5.5K–12K ▲///REFRIGERANT (R-454B) $150–250/LB ▲///REPAIR COSTS VS 2021 +33% ▲///FL HURRICANE DEDUCTIBLE 2–5% OF HOME VALUE •///

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