Part Identification & Selection Problems
193 problems reported across 10+ industries
Industries Reporting Part Identification & Selection Problems
Top App Ideas for Part Identification & Selection
View allPipeMate Internal ABS Coupling
Internal ABS pipe coupling for drain repair
PipeMatch Pro
Plumbing Part Identification & Selection App
PartFinder Pro
Identify plumbing parts by photo or description instantly
PartMatch Pro
Companion Parts Recommendation for Complete Repairs
PartMatch Plumber
Vintage & obscure plumbing part ID
PartSolve Legacy
Legacy Part Finder for Old Fixtures
Part Identification & Selection Problems(page 3 of 10)
PartIdent Pro
An electrical engineer is unable to identify the correct component value for a damaged PCB resistor in a Kia HVAC control module, preventing repair of the ECV driver circuit and risking costly replacement of the entire module.
KeyBlank Finder
A mobile locksmith cannot efficiently identify the correct key blank for cam/wafer locks found on campers.
Obsidian Exhaust Match
A truck owner needs a complete, compatible turbo-back straight exhaust pipe kit for a 1994.5 7.3L Powerstroke manual transmission truck, but struggles to find a stainless steel option without cat or muffler, and is confused about transmission clearance.
PartFinder Pro
Unable to find a replacement blade guide for a test switch after the original manufacturer went out of business.
TagGuard Inside
HVAC technicians struggle to read model and serial number tags on outdoor units because they are weathered and sun-faded, making identification difficult.
PartSnap Finder
Homeowner cannot identify a broken internal part of a faucet handle and cannot find where to buy a replacement.
TankSize Estimator
A home service worker needs to replace a pressure tank but cannot determine its size because it is a 2-hour drive away, and the home details (square footage, bathrooms) are insufficient to estimate the tank size.
PartCompanion Pro
A car owner doesn't know what companion parts (e.g., bushings, boots, hardware) are needed alongside main repair parts like tie rods and shocks, leading to incomplete pre-ordering and potential delays.
CVJointFinder Pro
No single source or software exists to look up CV joints for all car models, requiring manual cross-referencing.
SupplySnap Parts Finder
Plumbers cannot easily replace leaking faucet supply line connections because the unique parts are not stocked at hardware stores and difficult to source.
PlumbFind Pro
Plumber cannot find a slip joint continuous waste for a kitchen sink and must fabricate a custom solution.
DrainFit Pro
Uncertainty about proper PVC fitting layout and transitions for reconnecting a commercial ceiling drain line serving toilet, sink, and bathtub.
PistonPilot Pro
User cannot identify whether a piston requires a spin-in or press-in installation method and lacks the proper tool to install it.
PressPart Finder
A plumber cannot determine the correct compatible parts to press 1.5" CTS fittings with their DeWALT DCE210 press tool due to confusing and incomplete documentation from the manufacturer, leading to frustrating trial-and-error purchases.
PartSnap Ident
An electrician cannot identify and source specific double-level terminal blocks with a neutral bus bar that accepts a higher gauge wire, commonly used in Germany.
CartridgeMatch Pro
Hard-to-find 1.25-inch ceramic cartridge for Grohe shower handle
TrapFinder Pro
Schedule 40 tubular traps are unreliable and do not fit properly, requiring frequent replacement.
Solder-Free TubDrop
A plumber needs a reliable way to connect a tub spout to a valve without soldering copper, avoiding PEX restrictions and lacking a pre-soldered FIP-to-copper adapter.
BeltFit Pro
New serpentine belts from Gates are too loose on a 2021 GMC Sierra, despite correct routing, suggesting a manufacturing defect.
SnapRingSaver
Retaining circlip on intermediate shaft is mangled or missing, and the user cannot find a replacement ring or confirm if it is replaceable without replacing the entire shaft.