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PHOTO & VIDEO DIAGNOSTICS

Instant Photo & Video
Diagnostics.

Your customers already take photos of the problem. SpotFix turns those photos and a short video into a technician-ready job packet — with equipment ID, likely diagnosis, parts list, and safety flags — before anyone drives anywhere.

No app download for customers · Works on any phone · 2-minute intake

Free 14-day trial · 10 packets included · No credit card required · See pricing
The Problem

A phone call is not a diagnostic.

When the only intake is a 90-second phone call, your dispatcher writes a one-line ticket and your technician arrives blind. Photos and video change everything — if you have a system that actually uses them.

Phone-Only Intake

Dispatching on a description

  • Dispatcher writes one line "AC not cooling"
  • No equipment details guessing parts
  • No visible evidence blind dispatch
  • Tech discovers on-site wrong truck stock
  • Result callback required
Photo & Video Intake

Dispatching on evidence

  • Customer uploads photos 2 minutes
  • AI reads nameplate make, model, age
  • Visible damage flagged corrosion, leaks
  • Parts list generated before dispatch
  • Result first-time fix
How It Works

From customer photo to technician-ready packet.

The whole process takes about two minutes for the customer and seconds for the AI. No app install, no account creation, no training.

1

Send the Link

Text the customer a secure intake link from your dashboard. They tap it in any browser — no app, no login.

2

Customer Captures

Guided prompts ask for photos of the equipment nameplate, the problem area, and a short video. Trade-specific questions fill in what photos can't show.

3

AI Analyzes

SpotFix identifies the equipment, reads model and serial numbers, spots visible damage, and cross-references symptoms to generate ranked probable causes.

4

Dispatch Prepared

Your dispatcher gets a structured job packet with diagnosis, parts list, time estimate, and safety flags. The right tech rolls with the right parts.

What the AI Sees

More than a photo gallery.

SpotFix doesn't just store photos — it reads them. Every image and video is analyzed for equipment data, visible conditions, and diagnostic clues.

🔍

Equipment Identification

Nameplate OCR extracts make, model, serial number, manufacturing date, tonnage, SEER rating, and refrigerant type. One photo replaces five minutes of phone questions.

⚠️

Visible Condition Flags

Corrosion on coils, standing water, burn marks on wiring, ice buildup, oil stains at fittings — conditions a tech would spot on arrival, flagged before dispatch.

📊

Diagnostic Cross-Reference

Photos + customer answers + equipment data are cross-referenced against known failure patterns. The result is ranked probable causes with confidence scores — not a guess.

🔧

Parts & Tools List

Based on the probable diagnosis and exact equipment specs, SpotFix generates a parts list with correct ratings — capacitor MFD/VAC, motor HP, filter size — so nothing is left behind.

🛡️

Safety Alerts

R-454B refrigerant requiring A2L-rated tools, energized disconnects, gas odor mentions, water near electrical panels — safety flags appear at the top of every job packet.

⏱️

Time & Urgency Estimate

Estimated repair duration based on the diagnosis and equipment access. Urgency scoring helps dispatchers prioritize — a no-heat call in January ranks differently than a dripping faucet.

The Numbers

Photo intake changes the math.

When your technician arrives with context instead of questions, every metric improves.

85%+

First-Time Fix Rate

Industry average is 70-80%. Photo-based pre-dispatch diagnostics close the gap by putting the right parts on the right truck.

$650

Saved Per Avoided Callback

A fully loaded callback costs $450-$650 including labor, fuel, vehicle wear, and the lost revenue from the slot. One avoided callback pays for months of SpotFix.

2 min

Customer Intake Time

No app download, no account creation. Customers complete the photo and video intake in about two minutes on their phone's browser.

By Trade

What photo diagnostics look like in your trade.

Every trade has different equipment, different failure patterns, and different things to photograph. SpotFix adapts the intake and analysis to each one.

❄️

HVAC

Nameplate decoding for capacitor specs, refrigerant type, and tonnage. Condenser and air handler photos flag dirty coils, frozen lines, and drainage issues. Error code OCR from thermostat displays.

🚿

Plumbing

Under-sink and water heater photos identify pipe material, fitting types, valve brands, and water heater capacity. Leak location photos narrow the source before the truck rolls.

⚡

Electrical

Panel photos identify the manufacturer, bus rating, and breaker types. Burn marks, discoloration, and tripped breakers are flagged. Outlet and switch photos spot wiring issues.

🚪

Garage Door

Opener brand and model from label photos. Spring type (torsion vs. extension), track alignment, and cable condition from a 15-second video. Sensor alignment visible from threshold shots.

💦

Sprinkler / Irrigation

Controller model from panel photos. Zone identification from coverage video. Head type and spray pattern visible from ground-level shots. Valve box condition from overhead photos.

🏗️

General & Property

Multi-issue documentation with room-by-room photo tagging. Condition assessment for move-in/move-out inspections. Maintenance request evidence before sending a vendor.

FAQ

Common questions about photo diagnostic intake.

What is photo diagnostic intake?
Photo diagnostic intake is the process of collecting photos and videos from a customer before dispatching a technician. The images are analyzed by AI to identify the equipment, diagnose probable issues, determine required parts, and flag safety concerns. This replaces the traditional phone-only intake where a dispatcher types a one-line description like "AC not cooling."
Do customers need to download an app?
No. SpotFix sends customers a secure link via text message. They open it in their phone's browser, answer a few trade-specific questions, and upload photos and video — all without creating an account or installing anything. The entire process takes about two minutes.
What can the AI identify from a customer photo?
SpotFix's AI can identify equipment make, model, serial number, age, and refrigerant type from nameplate photos. It reads error codes from digital displays, spots visible damage like corrosion or leaks, and cross-references symptoms with the equipment data to generate ranked probable causes with confidence scores.
How accurate is photo-based diagnosis?
Photo-based pre-dispatch diagnostics don't replace on-site inspection — they prepare the technician for it. With structured photo and video evidence, the AI narrows probable causes and generates a parts list before the truck rolls. Contractors using SpotFix report first-time fix rates above 85%, compared to the 70-80% industry average.
What trades are supported?
SpotFix supports HVAC, plumbing, electrical, garage door, sprinkler/irrigation, general contracting, and property management. Each trade has its own intake questionnaire and analysis model tuned to that trade's equipment and failure patterns.
Is customer data secure?
All uploads are malware-scanned, intake links are token-secured and expire after use, access is role-based, and every action is logged in an audit trail. Your company's data is fully isolated from other businesses on the platform.
Can I use this with my existing dispatch software?
Yes. SpotFix works alongside ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber, and other field service platforms. The intake link can be texted from any system, and the resulting job packet gives your dispatcher the context to enter into your existing workflow.

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