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CodeCheck Pro Field Assistant

15 reports

Field technicians in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades struggle with on-site compliance verification, leading to installation errors and regulatory risks. This app provides instant access to relevant codes, material specifications, and installation requirements specific to their current job.

An electrician with residential experience wants to transition to commercial work but faces state licensing barriers that would require starting over with apprenticeship programs, wasting years of previous training.

Plumbers are required to perform unnecessary gas pressure checks with a manometer on A.O. Smith water heaters despite never encountering actual gas pressure issues.

43medium
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceCompliance Management
3MediumStable
53

PlumbFlow Pro

10 reports

Small plumbing businesses lose repeat business and efficiency due to fragmented, paper-based processes. An affordable, easy-to-use app can streamline job tracking, estimates, and compliance.

Field service technicians dislike the manual check-in and check-out process required at big franchised stores for service calls.

Running a business while working 48+ hours per week as a union journeyman is incredibly difficult due to time constraints.

33medium
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceWorkflow Management
3MediumRising(100%)
51

ServiceSync Equipment History Tracker

15 reports

Field technicians waste significant time troubleshooting recurring issues because they lack access to comprehensive customer equipment history across multiple service calls and units. This app provides a unified system for tracking all customer equipment, maintenance history, and previous service issues to prevent redundant work.

Identifying short circuits in low-voltage wiring systems is difficult and time-consuming because the shorts aren't obvious and require checking numerous potential locations.

HVAC technician is experiencing frequent failures of aluminum evaporator coils in 4-7 year old systems, requiring repeated diagnostic work and warranty claims.

33low
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceField Service Management
3MediumStable
50

LicenseBridge

15 reports

Simplify multi-state licensing for field service professionals with a centralized platform that manages applications, renewals, and exam prep across all 50 states, reducing costs and administrative burden.

An HVAC technician is unsure whether to run liquid tight conduit fully through an RTU curb to the termination point or to use an alternative method with floating conductors.

Inconsistent and non-code-compliant plumbing work that fails inspections in Southern California.

33medium
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceCompliance Management
3MediumStable
49

Refrigerant Safety Pro

15 reports

HVAC technicians face safety risks when encountering unfamiliar or contaminated refrigerant systems without proper identification and handling procedures. This app provides instant system identification, contamination assessment, and safety protocols to protect technicians and ensure proper service.

A plumbing contractor installed a 3/4" irrigation supply line that delivers 28GPM flow rate, which exceeds safe velocity limits for the pipe and vacuum breaker, creating potential system damage and safety concerns.

A residential HVAC technician faces pressure to complete maintenance calls within a strict 1-hour timeframe, which conflicts with his thorough diagnostic approach that uncovers additional issues and generates significant revenue.

43low
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceField Service Management
3MediumStable
49

FieldPro Connect

15 reports

Field technicians in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services struggle with complex diagnostic cases that exceed their expertise, requiring expert consultation. This app connects technicians with specialized experts for real-time guidance on challenging field problems.

Electricians waste significant time and money searching for tools and materials in messy, unorganized work trucks.

Extreme cold weather conditions make delicate manual work in outdoor trades like plumbing and electrical work physically painful and dangerous, forcing career changes.

43low
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceField Service Management
3MediumStable

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CantileverPipe Shield

Repeated freeze damage to water pipes in a cantilevered bathroom due to pipe placement on outer rim joists, requiring relocation and better insulation.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceHeating & Water SupplyHomeowner4High$ implied
0
39

DrainMap Pro

Homeowner cannot determine whether their underground gutter drain pipe is intentionally terminated 10 feet from the house or was broken and abandoned during a past repair, because no documentation exists for the drainage system.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceDocumentationHomeowner3Medium$ implied
0
27

PipePro Level Guide

Apprentice struggles to plumb a vertical pipe alignment, requiring awkward back-and-forth adjustments.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceEquipment ManagementPlumber1Low
0
44

PipeFinder Pro

Unable to locate the water main entry point in a condo unit to install a shutoff valve, with no access to building utility drawings and unhelpful municipal/utility contacts.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field servicePlumbingOwner4High$ implied
0
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PlumbDecide

Plumber needs guidance on the best method to replace an expansion tank on a domestic hot water system, specifically whether to use a thermal expansion valve or a calibrated relief valve.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceEquipment ManagementPlumber2Mild
0
32

StraightCut Guide

User struggles to cut pipe and strut straight with a bandsaw, seeking techniques to improve accuracy.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceTooling & EquipmentField Technician2Mild
0
32

CutAlign Pro

Worker struggles to cut pipe and strut straight using a bandsaw, leading to crooked cuts.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceEquipment ManagementField Technician2Mild
0
42

ClogGone Pro

A homeowner needs to unclog a drain but DIY plastic snakes and liquid drain cleaner don't work, and they lack expertise.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceMaintenance & RepairHomeowner3Medium$ implied
0
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DrainLift Pro

Unable to access and clear a slow linear drain because the drain cover cannot be removed with standard tools.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceDrainage & Flood PreventionHomeowner or DIYer3Medium$ implied
0
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StockCheck Pro

Service plumbers are unsure whether they have all necessary rebuild parts and consumables stocked before arriving at a job.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceInventory ManagementService Plumber3Medium$ implied
0
32

PermaShim Pro

Service plumber lacks a reliable method to permanently shim a toilet so it doesn't rock over time.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceInstallation & AssemblyService Plumber2Mild
0
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PipeParts Pro

Plumbers waste time chasing parts at Home Depot instead of having a reliable supply house account with dedicated support.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceSourcing & ProcurementPlumber3Medium$ implied
0
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PartFinder Pro

Cannot find the correct tank-to-bowl gasket for a toilet repair, causing a simple job to stretch over two days.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field servicePart Identification & SelectionPlumber3Medium$ implied
0
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SinkSwap Cover

Homeowners need to replace a glued kitchen sink drain without damaging cabinets, requiring a solution to cover an ugly hole and connect using a tubular trap.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field servicePlumbingHomeowner2Mild
0
42

BibAnchor Brick Mount

Plumber needs a better method to securely anchor hose bibs on brick houses where there is no solid mounting point, currently using improvised concrete and tape.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceInstallation & AssemblyPlumber2Mild$ implied
0
47

TightSpace PumpTank

Plumber cannot find a sewage pump tank that fits through a tight access to install a washer and dryer in a finished basement with a sewer pump located across the space.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceProduct Selection & QualityPlumber3Medium$ implied
0
27

WireRoute Pro

An electrician cannot find a clean and code-compliant way to route wires from a 400A service through a 200A sub panel due to clearance constraints.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceInstallation & AssemblyElectrician2Mild
0
47

PartSnap IdentiFix

Cannot find a replacement check valve for a Kitchenaid ice maker drain pump, and wants to avoid buying an entire new pump.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field servicePart Identification & SelectionOwner3Medium$ implied
0
47

ApprenticeMatch

An electrician needs to complete his 01 apprenticeship hours by July 2026 but faces inconsistent work, disorganized employers, and closed training program applications.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceLicensing & CertificationApprentice Electrician4High$ implied
0
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FilterPart Finder

Need a replacement clear bottom housing for a standard GE or Whirlpool whole house 10" filter system, but cannot find a source for the part alone.

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceProduct Selection & QualityHomeowner2Mild$ implied

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