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HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceDiagnostics & Troubleshooting3MediumPlumber$ implied

Propane boiler installed for combined DHW and hydronic heating delivers barely tolerable hot water when running at DHW setpoint of 140F, installer refuses to adjust parameters and suggests unsafe workaround.

No software tool exists to remotely diagnose or simulate boiler control parameters to optimize DHW temperature without removing safety devices.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 24, 2026

Workarounds Described

installer said remove the mixing valve

Implied Software Gaps

Software to remotely adjust boiler parameters and simulate safe temperature mixing without hardware removal

App Concept

BoilerConfig Pro

A mobile app and cloud platform that enables technicians to remotely read, log, and adjust boiler control parameters from major manufacturers. Provides simulation of temperature mixing to optimize DHW without unsafe modifications, and includes a database of manufacturer parameter limitations and workaround guides.

Key Features

Remote read and logging of boiler control parameters
Simulation tool for mixing valve and setpoint optimization
Database of manufacturer parameter limitations and safe workarounds
Shareable diagnostic reports for customer and other technicians

Target Users: Plumbers and HVAC technicians troubleshooting combined DHW and heating boiler systems at small to mid-sized residential service companies

Revenue Model: $29/mo per user SaaS subscription or $299 annual per technician

Existing Solutions Mentioned

mixing valve

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