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HVACSourcing & Procurement

SupplyPass for HVAC

Trade access platform for HVAC procurement

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Opp. Score
45
Reports
12
Severity
3Medium
Trend
0%
stable
First Seen
May 8, 2026
App Concept

SupplyPass for HVAC

SupplyPass enables HVAC technicians and new contractors to buy from wholesale suppliers like Johnstone and URI without holding a trade account. Users submit material requests through the app, and vetted partner accounts fulfill orders at trade pricing, solving the account access gap in HVAC sourcing and procurement.

Key Features
  • Material request submission with real-time pricing from partner accounts
  • Verified partner network of established HVAC businesses that allow order fulfillment
  • Order tracking and delivery coordination to technician's location
  • Secure payment and invoicing with receipts for warranty
Target Users: HVAC field technicians and new contractors unable to get wholesale trade accounts or trade pricing
Revenue Model: SaaS subscription (monthly fee per user) + transaction fee (5-10% per order)

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Build Complexity
4 Complex
Revenue Potential
4 Strong
Competition
Medium Competition
Revenue/Effort
2 Fair
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Problem Reports (12)

Branded HVAC Supplier Portal
An experienced HVAC contractor cannot easily source a Daikin-branded unit or determine the approval process to purchase one.
HVAC3MediumOwner
HVAC Support Hub
HVAC contractors switching to cheaper ductless mini-split brands face inadequate technical support and documentation, leading to excessive diagnostic time and eroding the labor savings from lower equipment cost.
HVAC4HighOwner
DirectCool Supply
HVAC technician is unsure about the reliability and safety of purchasing refrigerant from online suppliers offering better prices than local distributors.
HVAC2MildTechnician
PartSource Legacy
Unable to source replacement parts for DataAire HVAC units after the manufacturer went out of business.
HVAC4HighHVAC Technician
PartVerify Pro
HVAC technicians receive wrong parts, causing rework and wasted time in extreme conditions.
HVAC4HighTechnician
TradeCredit Pro
New HVAC contractor struggles to get trade accounts at major supply houses like Johnstone and URI, forcing reliance on online retailers for materials.
HVAC3MediumOwner
CompressorModuleDirect
HVAC technicians are frustrated that inverter-driven compressor modules fail more often than traditional contactors and capacitors, forcing them to wait for expensive manufacturer-shipped parts instead of using readily available stock from their van or local supply house.
HVAC3MediumField Technician
Refrigerant Reclaim Connect
HVAC technician cannot find buyers for recovered R454B refrigerant, wants to know if any supply houses, manufacturers, or reclaimers pay for it.
HVAC2MildField Technician
TechBuy HVAC Pro
A ship reefer technician cannot get trade pricing on HVAC equipment from supply houses for his own home because he is not buying on behalf of his employer.
HVAC3MediumField Technician
Licenseless Procurement Hub
New HVAC business owner cannot purchase materials from wholesale suppliers without a contractor's license.
HVAC3MediumOwner
AcquirePro
An engineer with no HVAC license is struggling to secure SBA financing to acquire an HVAC business because the loan requires industry experience.
HVAC4HighAcquirer / Business Owner
PartSnap Pro
Unable to identify the specific manufacturer or model of an industrial diffuser and its insulation shells for a replacement installation at a meat packaging plant in Europe.
HVAC3MediumField Technician

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