A renter struggles to fix a hot water heater whose pilot keeps going out due to possible thermopile/valve incompatibility, causing frustration and loss of hot water for the family.

Workarounds Described

• DIY replacement of igniter/thermopile/pilot assembly with Amazon part that has extra thermal switch wiring, requiring homemade jumper
• Swapping in old smaller pilot orifice but losing ability to light burners

Implied Software Gaps

• A compatibility checker that warns about part mismatches like extra thermal switch or different orifice sizes before purchase or installation

WaterHeaterMatch Pro

A mobile app that lets users input their water heater model and valve type, then recommends exact OEM or verified compatible replacement parts. It provides step-by-step installation guides and diagnostics to avoid mismatches like oversized orifices and missing thermal switches, reducing trial-and-error repair frustration.

Existing Solutions Mentioned