Explore Problems & App Ideas
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App Ideas (8)
View allPartMatch Plumber
Plumbers waste hours identifying obsolete or hard-to-find parts. An app that uses visual and dimensional matching plus historical data can provide instant identification and cross-reference to available replacements.
“Field technician cannot identify an old pump model because markings are worn off, making it difficult to replace with an exact match and avoid piping modifications.”
“A person installing a kitchen sink cannot find off-the-shelf PVC replacement pipes with the same shape as the old brass pipes and is unsure about the proper fittings or assembly method.”
RoofMatch ID
Contractors and homeowners struggle to identify old or partially marked roof components like metal profiles, shingles, and codes. An AI-powered visual and code-based identification app can instantly match legacy parts to modern equivalents or custom fabrication specs.
“Cannot identify a 40-year-old metal roof profile to find replacement sunlights or matching metal patches.”
“Homeowner needs to identify an architectural shingle for a repair but can't find a match using partial markings.”
TagReader HVAC
Technicians waste time deciphering weathered unit tags. An app that reads faded or damaged tags using AI can instantly identify parts and specs.
“Uncertainty about whether big-box store fittings meet the pressure and safety standards for refrigeration lines in residential HVAC installs.”
“An HVAC technician needs to find a correctly sized return grille and filter for an odd-sized opening (e.g., 23" wide) and is unsure how to adapt or source compatible parts.”
PipeMatch Pro
Helps plumbers and DIYers quickly find exact-fit parts for non-standard pipe sizes and complex adapters, reducing return trips and guesswork.
“Home handyman with a plumbing leak struggles to find the correct olive fitting to convert from imperial pipe to a metric compression fitting, leading to a failed repair and water damage after the elbow blew off.”
“Plumber cannot find a 90° adapter with 3/8" straight (non-tapered) threading to connect a faucet supply riser to a faucet with integrated hoses.”
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.”
“An automotive DIYer cannot find the correct replacement brake lines for a specific vehicle despite searching on RockAuto and Google.”
PipeMate Internal ABS Coupling
Plumbers need a code-compliant internal coupling for 2-inch ABS pipe repairs. No standard product exists, requiring time-consuming workarounds.
“Need to identify a hose bib with no visible markings while at a remote client location, causing a delay and frustration.”
“Homeowner cannot figure out the correct couplings and connections to tie gutter downspouts into SDR 35 drainage pipe for a long-run underground drainage system.”
Individual Problems
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.
PartMatch Pro
Aftermarket strut assembly has smaller bolt holes than factory, causing installation incompatibility and no clear guidance on whether to drill or return.
BootMatch Pro
Universal CV boot does not fit properly, looks poor, and worker is unsure if it will work despite the salesperson's reassurance.
ShingleMatch Pro
A roofer cannot identify the brand of asphalt shingles from a code on the back, making it difficult to match replacement shingles.
PartCompanion Pro
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.
PartSense Pro
Mechanics struggle with defective aftermarket parts causing repeat repairs, increased labor time, and conflict with customers who prioritize cost over quality parts.
FittingFinder Pro
Cannot find local adapters or fittings to connect a 1/4 inch brake line to an M12x1.0 bubble flare inlet on a 2004 Dodge Ram, causing a delay in a repair job.
MotorMount Match
Hard to find replacement vibration-dampening motor mounting rings for HVAC resilient motor mounts, causing equipment damage and potential motor scrapping.
TurfPart Pro
Aftermarket agitator for Echo RB60 spreader strips out during normal use with light fertilizer loads, and a higher quality replacement is not easily found.
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.
PartSnap Pro
A plumbing professional cannot identify the proper name or supplier for a specific replacement part (.5 GPM flushometer influent restrictor from Sloan), wasting time searching.
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