Explore Problems & App Ideas
Search and filter 34 real business problems from workers across every industry. App ideas group related problems into buildable product concepts.
Individual Problems
ConduitClear Pro
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.
DrawDetect Elite
Vehicle battery keeps dying due to unidentified parasitic electrical draw.
AntTrack Colony Locator
Carpenter ants are ignoring bait stations, making it impossible to locate and eliminate the colony.
LeakTrace Pro
A pressure test of a gas line passed the required 30-minute test but showed a slow leak (10 PSI to 7.4 PSI over 26 hours), making it impossible to find the leak manually and causing concern about whether to pass or reject the system.
PinGuide Pro
Technicians struggle to find accurate wiring pin diagrams for pigtails and connectors online.
Posture Detect Pro
Need practical tips to distinguish swayback posture from anterior pelvic tilt during in-person assessments.
CleanStick Pro
Checking oil level is messy and imprecise because the dipstick rubs oil from the tube walls, requiring multiple wipes and reinsertions.
TSB Navigator
Technician cannot quickly diagnose parasitic battery drain on a 2017 Hyundai Elantra due to lack of model-specific known failure data and TSBs.
DrawDetect Pro
Technician needs to identify the cause of a parasitic battery drain on a 2017 Hyundai Elantra, requiring access to known TSBs, common module failures, and fuse test priorities.
FlowSure Pressure Booster
Low water pressure in shower due to gravity-fed water tank placement; pumps not activating without manually moving shower head to floor.
CompCheck Pro
HVAC technician needs to identify and diagnose a burnt wire shorting at the compressor during troubleshooting.
SimpDiag Pro
Modern cars are overcomplicated with excessive computer systems, making diagnostics difficult and driving mechanics away from the trade.
AutoScan Multi-Brand
Independent shop lacks the right diagnostic scanner for Toyota vehicles when working with dealer technicians.
ProtocolPro Scanner
Xtool A30M scanner fails to communicate with older vehicle modules, while a clunky Autel unit works but has a poor interface.
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