Explore Problems & App Ideas
Search and filter 65 real business problems from workers across every industry. App ideas group related problems into buildable product concepts.
App Ideas (3)
View allPartFinder Pro
Plumbers waste hours trying to identify obscure parts like flushometer restrictors or faucet handles. An AI-powered app can instantly recognize parts from photos or text descriptions and provide exact part numbers and suppliers.
“A plumber cannot get 3/4 PEX A male adapters to seal on the threaded side, even with proper tightening, due to a suspected manufacturer defect, and needs a permanent thread sealant for buried lines.”
“Cannot find a replacement slip-fit tub spout with diverter that fits a non-standard copper pipe with a coupling slightly larger than 1/2 inch.”
PartSolve Legacy
An app that helps homeowners and plumbers identify and source obsolete or hard-to-find parts for old plumbing and HVAC fixtures using visual recognition and a community-driven database.
“Cannot find the correct tank-to-bowl gasket for a toilet repair, causing a simple job to stretch over two days.”
“Struggling to find replacement fixtures/parts for an old kitchen sink that fit correctly, with big-box stores unable to help.”
PartMatch Pro
An app that auto-identifies and suggests all necessary companion parts for any given vehicle and primary repair part, preventing incomplete orders and repair delays.
“Mechanics struggle with defective aftermarket parts causing repeat repairs, increased labor time, and conflict with customers who prioritize cost over quality parts.”
“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.”
Individual Problems
PartMatch Cross-Reference
Heavy aftermarket tires are breaking standard sway bar end links, and no heavy-duty replacements are found for this specific truck model.
PartSnap Finder
Unable to find specific replacement parts for an Elkay water cooler model.
WireID Pro
Unable to identify feeder wire gauge and insulation type without pulling the meter to measure the conductor.
SealFind Pro
Struggling to find a replacement flat gasket for a 60-year-old gate valve, despite the valve being similar to modern ones.
GasketFinder Pro
Unable to find the right replacement gasket for plumbing fixtures, forcing reliance on improvised workarounds.
GasketFinder Pro
Plumbers waste time searching for the correct replacement gasket because the specific gasket cannot be easily identified or sourced.
DuraBoot CV Repair Kit
Split boots for CV joints do not last, requiring full half-shaft replacement.
Cupholder-Keep Dash Kit
Cannot find a dash kit for a 1999 Chevy Prizm that allows installation of an aftermarket radio while retaining the original cupholders.
PartCross Pro
Cannot find a replacement hoist control valve for a 2020 Volvo VHD dump truck because the part number does not cross-reference to any available parts.
PartSnap ID
Unable to find a handle for a specific cartridge, likely for a faucet or valve replacement.
PipeMatch Pro
Unable to identify pipe type and adapter needed to connect new sump pump due to design change and lack of plumbing knowledge, compounded by inability to remove old PVC fitting.
TrapFinder Pro
Schedule 40 tubular traps are unreliable and do not fit properly, requiring frequent replacement.
P-Trap Match
Replacement P-trap parts from different brands or vintages do not fit together, requiring full replacement rather than partial repair.
VintageFaucetParts Pro
Cannot find a replacement sprayer hose with 1/8" internal thread to fit an older kitchen faucet, and adapter solutions leak.
ProPress Plus Fitting Advisor
Plumber faces uncertainty about whether a SharkBite fitting will hold under high stress and movement in a pump installation.
FittingFinder Pro
Uncertainty about whether big-box store fittings meet the pressure and safety standards for refrigeration lines in residential HVAC installs.
BoltFinder Pro
Difficulty sourcing correct flywheel bolts for a 2012 Fiat 1.4L non-turbo in the USA, unsure about parts needed for clutch job.
BeltFit Pro
New serpentine belts from Gates are too loose on a 2021 GMC Sierra, despite correct routing, suggesting a manufacturing defect.
BoltFinder Pro
Cannot find the correct OEM harmonic balancer bolt part number for a 2008 Malibu 2.4 Ecotec; multiple supplier parts diagrams don't list it.
BeltMatch Custom
User needs a custom-sized pulley belt for a non-standard go-kart but lacks the means to source or fabricate one.
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