AI Receptionist for HVAC Contractors
Never Miss an Emergency Call

When an AC dies in a heatwave, the homeowner calls whoever picks up first. DeskCaller's AI answers day or night, works out how bad it is, and gets your on-call tech to the door. The job lands in ServiceTitan before you're back from the last one. Live the same day.

78%
Hire first company that answers
70%
Emergencies after hours
£95K
Lost from missed calls/year

Every missed HVAC call is a £2,000+ job lost.

When an AC fails at 9pm on a Saturday or a furnace stops during a freeze, homeowners call 3-4 HVAC companies. The first contractor who answers gets the job. After-hours and peak-season missed calls cost HVAC businesses £95K+ annually.

Peak season buries the phone

A heatwave hits and call volume jumps eightfold overnight. Your crew is on rooftops and in crawlspaces, not by the phone, so the emergency calls roll to voicemail and the caller dials the next name on Google.

After-hours is where the money leaks

The furnace quits at midnight. The AC fails 9pm on a Saturday. Most HVAC emergencies land outside office hours, and each one you miss is £800 to £3,000 of work handed to a competitor who answered.

Your best techs are stuck taking calls

Every "how much for a new AC?" that pulls a senior tech off the job is billable time gone. You are paying installation wages to answer the phone.

AI receptionist built for HVAC contractors.

Answer every call in 10 seconds. Dispatch emergencies instantly. Book maintenance appointments. Provide quotes for installs and repairs. Works 24/7 during heatwaves and winter storms.

Answers the emergency, day or night

Picks up in seconds, even mid-heatwave when everyone calls at once. It tells a real emergency like no heat or a gas smell from a routine question, then gets your on-call tech moving.

Quotes and books on the spot

Gives callers a price for a tune-up or a new system while they are still on the line, then drops the booking straight into ServiceTitan or Jobber. Fewer quotes left hanging, no phone tag.

Sends each call where it belongs

Keeps residential tune-ups and commercial emergencies on separate tracks. When it hears a safety word like gas smell or CO alarm, it escalates straight to your manager. Holds up when the weather turns and the phone will not stop.

Everything lands in your system

Logs every call in ServiceTitan, FieldEdge, or Jobber, with the work order raised and a confirmation text sent. Your tech shows up already knowing the story.

Go live the same day

Setup is fast and simple. We handle the technical configuration.

1

We learn your HVAC business

Tell us your service areas, pricing for installs/repairs, emergency protocols, and typical customer questions. Your AI receptionist is set up in a few hours, in your brand voice.

2

We build and test your AI

We configure an AI trained on HVAC systems: split units, heat pumps, refrigerant types, diagnostic fees, maintenance plans. You test emergency scenarios before we go live.

3

Customers get instant answers 24/7

Forward your number or get a new one. Every call answered in 10 seconds. Emergency jobs dispatched to technicians instantly. Everything syncs to ServiceTitan or your field service software.

Real HVAC emergency call handled by AI.

Watch how the AI triages an AC emergency, checks technician availability, quotes pricing, and books the job-all in under 90 seconds.

AI
DeskCaller AI
Thank you for calling Arctic Air HVAC! This is our AI assistant. How can I help you today?
C
Homeowner
My AC stopped working and it's 95 degrees inside. I need someone out here today!
AI
DeskCaller AI
I understand, AC emergencies in this heat are urgent. Let me check our emergency dispatch schedule. What's your address?
C
Homeowner
1247 Maple Street, zip code 78704.
AI
DeskCaller AI
Perfect, you're in our service area. I have an emergency technician available at 3pm today or 11am tomorrow. Our emergency service call fee is £149 plus labor. Which time works better?
C
Homeowner
3pm today, please! I can't wait until tomorrow.
AI
DeskCaller AI
Booked! Mike will arrive at 3pm with a fully stocked van to diagnose and repair your AC. You'll receive a text confirmation with his photo and truck number. Can I get your name and phone number?
C
Homeowner
Sarah Johnson, 512-555-0199.
AI
DeskCaller AI
Thanks Sarah! You're all set for 3pm today. In the meantime, keep blinds closed and avoid using heat-generating appliances. Is there anything else I can help with?

Works with your field service software.

Seamlessly integrates with ServiceTitan, Jobber, FieldEdge, and 15+ HVAC software platforms.

ServiceTitan
JJobber
FieldEdge
Housecall Pro
M8ServiceM8
ServiceFusion
Workiz
SPsimPRO
Commusoft
Zapier
Calendly
Your
FSM

Questions about HVAC AI receptionists?

How does the AI handle HVAC emergency calls?

The AI recognizes emergency keywords like "no heat," "gas smell," "refrigerant leak," or "system failure" and prioritizes them immediately. It dispatches your on-call technician with the customer's address, issue description, and contact info via text/call. You can set emergency routing rules: commercial buildings get priority, life-safety issues escalate to supervisor, etc.

Can it provide instant quotes for AC installations and repairs?

Yes. During setup, you provide pricing for common jobs: AC tune-ups, furnace repairs, duct cleaning, new system installs (by tonnage/SEER rating). The AI gives accurate estimates based on customer's system type and square footage. For complex jobs requiring site visits, it books diagnostic appointments and explains your £99-£149 service call fee.

Does it integrate with ServiceTitan, Jobber, or FieldEdge?

Yes. We integrate with ServiceTitan, Jobber, FieldEdge, Housecall Pro, ServiceM8, and 15+ field service platforms. Every call creates a job, books appointments in your technician's calendar, and updates customer records. Your dispatch board updates in real-time-no manual data entry.

How does it handle peak season call volume during heatwaves?

The AI scales instantly during extreme weather. When call volume spikes 8x during 100° heatwaves or winter freezes, it answers every call in under 10 seconds while your team focuses on completing jobs. It prioritizes emergencies, quotes routine maintenance, and captures overflow leads competitors miss.

Can it dispatch technicians and manage schedules?

Absolutely. The AI has real-time access to your technician calendars. It books maintenance appointments in available slots, dispatches emergency calls to on-call techs, and sends instant notifications with job details. Technicians receive customer info, issue description, and site address before they arrive.

What about commercial HVAC clients with service contracts?

The AI recognizes commercial accounts and references their service agreements. It knows which buildings have preventive maintenance contracts, priority response SLAs, and after-hours coverage. For contract customers, it books quarterly tune-ups automatically and alerts your team to warranty-covered repairs.

Does it understand HVAC technical terminology?

Yes. The AI is trained on HVAC systems: split systems, packaged units, heat pumps, ductless mini-splits, tonnage calculations, SEER ratings, refrigerant types (R-410A, R-22), thermostats, and air handlers. It asks diagnostic questions like "Is the outdoor unit running?" and "What temperature is your thermostat set to?"

Can customers ask about financing for new AC systems?

Yes. The AI explains your financing options: 0% APR for 12 months, low monthly payments, approved credit amounts, and special promotions. It captures leads interested in £5K-£8K system replacements and schedules in-home consultations with your comfort advisor.

How does it handle warranty and maintenance plan questions?

The AI knows your labor warranty terms (1-2 years typical), manufacturer equipment warranties (5-10 years), and maintenance plan pricing. It explains what's covered, schedules warranty service calls, and upsells annual tune-up plans that reduce callbacks and increase lifetime customer value.

What if a customer has a complex issue requiring a human?

The AI recognizes complex situations (multi-zone systems, commercial chillers, unusual noises, repeat callbacks) and transfers to your office manager or service coordinator in real-time. The transfer includes a summary of the conversation so your team has full context.

Does it work for residential and commercial HVAC contractors?

Yes. We support residential contractors, commercial mechanical contractors, and companies doing both. You can route calls by building type: residential homes, apartments, retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, industrial facilities. Each can have different pricing and response times.

How quickly can we go live?

The same day. You can set it up yourself in a couple of hours through self-serve onboarding, or we set it up for you in the same window: service areas, pricing, emergency protocols, and your field service software. No hardware, no long install.

Never miss another emergency HVAC call.

Join HVAC contractors capturing after-hours jobs and peak-season emergencies. Book a 15-minute demo to see the AI handle real emergency calls.

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Pricing

Simple pricing, no surprises

Choose a plan, or just pay for what you use. One flat price, never a surprise charge.

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Starter
For solo owner-operators answering their own phone.
£48/mo
billed monthly
 
120 mins/mo · ~40 calls
£0.40 per included minute
Grace: up to 12 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
Most Popular
Growth
For small teams that never want to miss a job.
£105/mo
billed monthly
 
300 mins/mo · ~100 calls
£0.35 per included minute
Grace: up to 45 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
Pro
For multi-crew operators with high call volume.
£225/mo
billed monthly
 
750 mins/mo · ~250 calls
£0.30 per included minute
Grace: up to 150 extra minutes
Run over and you keep going. Borrowed minutes come off next month's allowance, never a charge.
One flat price
No setup fee·No contract·30-day money-back·Usage alerts at 60 / 80 / 90%