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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.
“A field service technician is unable to locate or free a stuck cable and lacks training on utility locators.”
“HVACR tech cannot diagnose slow kitchen sink drain despite replacing AAV, snaking line, and clearing roof vents.”
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.
“Plumber cannot diagnose the root cause of an intermittent leak in a main sewer stack despite multiple tests and camera inspection.”
“Post-renovation dripping handheld shower head persists after cartridge and cleaning inspection, contractor and plumber claim it's normal.”
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.
“A Navien tankless water heater has sporadic leaks and inconsistent hot water, and the homeowner cannot get the service company to respond after a cleaning that worsened the problem.”
“Navien tankless water heater installed to replace two tanks is not properly recirculating, causing 2-3 minute wait for hot water at all fixtures.”
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.
“Service plumbers lack a reliable, non-destructive method to locate pipes in walls and floors before cutting.”
“A plumber is unsure about the best way to adapt a low-profile shower tray drain to an existing copper pipe, seeking advice on waterproofing and a reliable connection.”
Sump pump fails due to over-pressurized pipe, requiring manual disconnection to reset.
30+ year old 20-ton split system with new TXVs has low suction pressure and short-cycling, likely due to clogged distributors, and troubleshooting is difficult without purpose-built diagnostic tools.
Plumber cannot determine whether a blockage is a root ball or buildup in transite pipe, and does not know if repairing a section of transite pipe is effective or just delays replacement.
Electrician frustrated by inability to locate intermittent short causing fuse to blow when AC turns on, suspecting solar panel system.
HVAC technician is struggling to diagnose a systematic freezing issue that recurs at night, despite replacing parts and consulting multiple companies.
New replacement EXV valve won't fully close on a chiller, causing refrigerant bypass and inefficiency, despite ruling out common causes.
After flushing the water heater, the recirculation pump fails to prime and push hot water to the kitchen sink, taking 90 seconds for hot water.
Uncertainty about whether a shower drain on a slab needs an extra vent line during DWV layout for a new build.
Foul drainage smell in house persists and worsened after cleaning, with unclear cause and no access to inspect internal waste pipes.
Frequent clogs in a master bath sink caused by HVAC condensate line tied in before the p-trap.
A plumber is unsure about the best way to adapt a low-profile shower tray drain to an existing copper pipe, seeking advice on waterproofing and a reliable connection.
Homeowner needs a way to vent a double bowl island sink with a garbage disposer and dishwasher without using a roof vent or loop vent, but multiple AAVs fail to resolve slow drainage.
A field service technician is unable to locate or free a stuck cable and lacks training on utility locators.
Technicians need a reliable diagnostic method to distinguish between a bad sensor and a bad board in HVAC equipment, avoiding costly trial-and-error part replacement.
A plumber cannot properly snake a clogged main pipe because the snake goes up the vent instead of down, and the glued pipe limits safe access options without expensive replacement.
Plumbing vents are not properly installed (capped and terminating in attic) causing severe drainage issues, backups, and gurgling throughout the house.
Sectional cable is stuck and cannot be retrieved, causing a job delay.
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.
10HP motor on a 20HP VFD trips with output phase loss error after 10 seconds despite correct wiring and balanced output when disconnected.
Toilet makes frequent running water sound, indicating a leak or faulty component, and user lacks knowledge to diagnose and fix it.
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