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PumpTroubleShoot Pro

14 reports

Homeowners and technicians struggle to diagnose well pump cycling and recirculation pump air locks due to lack of step-by-step guidance. This app provides interactive troubleshooting for pump systems.

Homeowner cannot get well pump to build pressure and restore water supply despite multiple repairs, with no expert help available for weeks.

Navien tankless water heater installed to replace two tanks is not properly recirculating, causing 2-3 minute wait for hot water at all fixtures.

33medium
Field ServiceDiagnostics & Troubleshooting
3MediumStable
44

DrainScope Steerable Snake

15 reports

Addressing the lack of tools for diagnosing and clearing clogs in shallow, narrow, or vented drain pipes. A combined micro-camera and steerable snake designed for pipes as small as 1.25 inches with tight 90-degree turns.

House built on slab has 1.25 inch copper drain pipe that may be crushed or undersized, causing washer and dishwasher to back up into sink, and no camera can navigate the tight 90-degree turns to inspect.

Unable to clear a concrete-encased PVC conduit that is clogged, with standard methods like fish tape and the 'Coke trick' failing, considering destructive coring as last resort.

43medium
Field ServiceDiagnostics & Troubleshooting
3MediumStable
45

DiagPath HVAC

15 reports

A mobile app that guides field technicians through complex diagnostic workflows, reducing guesswork and service time by 30%. It uses symptom-tree logic to pinpoint issues like burnt wires, faulty valves, and phase loss.

10HP motor on a 20HP VFD trips with output phase loss error after 10 seconds despite correct wiring and balanced output when disconnected.

Sectional cable is stuck and cannot be retrieved, causing a job delay.

33medium
Field ServiceDiagnostics & Troubleshooting
4HighStable
42

PipeSense Diagnostics

15 reports

A mobile app that helps plumbers and homeowners diagnose hard-to-find leaks and blockages in plumbing systems using guided tests and pattern analysis. It provides clear troubleshooting steps for intermittent issues like temperature-dependent leaks or unknown blockage composition.

Foul drainage smell in house persists and worsened after cleaning, with unclear cause and no access to inspect internal waste pipes.

Sump pump fails due to over-pressurized pipe, requiring manual disconnection to reset.

33medium
Field ServiceDiagnostics & Troubleshooting
3MediumStable

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