Part Identification & Selection Problems
193 problems reported across 10+ industries
Industries Reporting Part Identification & Selection Problems
Top App Ideas for Part Identification & Selection
View allPartFinder Pro
Identify plumbing parts by photo or description instantly
PipeMatch Pro
Plumbing Part Identification & Selection App
PipeMate Internal ABS Coupling
Internal ABS pipe coupling for drain repair
PartMatch Pro
Companion Parts Recommendation for Complete Repairs
PartMatch Plumber
Vintage & obscure plumbing part ID
TagReader HVAC
HVAC Part ID from Faded Tags
Part Identification & Selection Problems(page 6 of 10)
PartMatch Pro
Aftermarket strut assembly has smaller bolt holes than factory, causing installation incompatibility and no clear guidance on whether to drill or return.
PartSnap ID
A customer needs to find an exact replacement diverter but can't locate one that matches the original part.
PartMatch Pro
Cannot find the correct replacement evaporator for a Nissan Frontier because the aftermarket part lacks the port for an external expansion valve, and needs to know if an internal expansion valve can be used instead.
ValveSnap Identifer
A plumber cannot identify an obsolete 1980s two-handle tub valve because no photo match is available online.
BoltSnap Pro
A mechanic cannot identify the correct bolt name/spec for attaching a turbo to a catalytic converter, and the purchase kit lacks necessary hardware.
BoltSpec Pro
Unable to find specifications for rusted exhaust spring bolts on a 2019 Mitsubishi RVR, and the only online supplier in Ontario charges prohibitive shipping costs.
ShingleMatch Pro
A roofer cannot identify the brand of asphalt shingles from a code on the back, making it difficult to match replacement shingles.
Live Circuit Cable Identifier
A technician needs to identify unlabeled 4-20mA cables among many landed cables without a second person and without reliable documentation, and standard toners do not work on active circuits.
GasketFinder Pro
Unable to find the right replacement gasket for plumbing fixtures, forcing reliance on improvised workarounds.
ThreadGauge Pro
Damaged threads on a used OE axle shaft cause uncertainty about whether it will work safely or need rethreading.
ConduitStrapFinder
Electricians cannot find the correct listed straps for securing LFNC (Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit) because common one-hole straps are not explicitly listed for LFNC use.
BootMatch Pro
Universal CV boot does not fit properly, looks poor, and worker is unsure if it will work despite the salesperson's reassurance.
SealFind Pro
Struggling to find a replacement flat gasket for a 60-year-old gate valve, despite the valve being similar to modern ones.
ShingleSnap Identifier
Homeowner needs to identify an architectural shingle for a repair but can't find a match using partial markings.
StopperSnap
Handyman needs replacement stopper and washer for Toto bath drain but manufacturer only sells entire kit, forcing unnecessary expense.
PartFinder Pro
Cannot find the correct tank-to-bowl gasket for a toilet repair, causing a simple job to stretch over two days.
AlumiJoin Pro
User needs a reliable way to join two aluminum wires together when soldering is not possible.
ValveSnap Part Finder
Cannot find a quality 1/4 compression shutoff valve to add an isolated shutoff for a refrigerator water line under the sink.
ABS Intrashaft Coupling
Cannot find a 2-inch ABS internal coupling for plumbing repair, requiring a workaround with a pipe reamer and replacement pipe.
FluidMatch Pro
User cannot determine the correct type of power steering fluid (conventional vs synthetic) for a 2009 Cadillac DTS hearse due to conflicting information from manual, parts store clerk, and online compatibility checkers.