AI Call Answering for HVAC Companies
When you're replacing a furnace in a basement or servicing a rooftop unit, Jodie answers your HVAC calls and books the job, day or night.
Trusted by 1,600+ US service businesses



The problem
The first freeze hits and your phone rings off the hook. Who is answering it?
Seasonal surges are where you make your money, but they're also when every technician is out on a call. When your crew is knee-deep in a furnace swap or troubleshooting a central air unit, nobody is back at the office to pick up the phone. The homeowner whose furnace died at midnight is not going to try you twice.
- 85% of callers with a no-heat emergency won't wait to leave a voicemail
- During a cold snap or heat wave, you could be losing 3-5 jobs per day, not per week
- Seasonal call volumes spike but a full-time receptionist costs $1,500+/month year-round
- Every call a competitor answers is revenue you will never see
85%
of callers reporting a furnace or AC failure won't leave a voicemail
3-5
HVAC jobs lost per week to missed calls during peak season
$1,500+
monthly cost of a receptionist you only need in peak season
How HVAC Companies Use Jodie
Furnace Failure in Winter
The situation: It's 11pm in January and a homeowner's furnace has stopped blowing warm air. The temperature inside is dropping fast and they call your number.
Jodie handles it: Jodie gets the address, asks what type of furnace they have, whether the pilot light is on, and if anyone elderly or vulnerable is in the home. You get a text right away so you can decide whether to dispatch a technician.
AC Breakdown in Summer
The situation: You're installing a mini-split system when your phone rings with a homeowner whose central air just quit during a heat wave.
Jodie handles it: Jodie takes the call, asks whether it's central air or a window unit, gets the make and model if they know it, and tells them you'll be in touch. One less lead slipping away while you're on a job.
New System Quote
The situation: A homeowner calls wanting a quote to replace their 20-year-old furnace and add central air conditioning. They are getting quotes from three companies.
Jodie handles it: Jodie asks about their current setup, square footage, any comfort issues, and their timeline. You get the details by text so you can work up a quote or schedule a site visit before the competition does.
After-Hours Property Manager
The situation: A property manager calls at 7pm because a tenant in one of their buildings is reporting no heat and it's below freezing outside.
Jodie handles it: Jodie answers, gets the building address, unit number, tenant's name, and what system type is in the unit. The message is waiting for your team so you can dispatch first thing or send someone out that night.
Peak season is coming. Is your phone ready for the volume?
Jodie handles unlimited calls at once. Set her up in under 2 minutes, no contracts.
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Never Miss an Emergency
Furnace failures in January and AC breakdowns in July don't wait for office hours. Jodie picks up right away and gets the job details so you can dispatch fast.
Job Details You Can Quote From
Jodie asks about the system type, the age of the unit, any error codes or symptoms, and whether it is a furnace, central air, or mini-split. You can show up with the right parts or quote over the phone.
Sounds Like Your Receptionist
Callers think they're speaking to your office. Jodie knows whether you cover heating, cooling, or both, and what brands you service.
On Your Terms
Forward calls during peak season, overnight in winter, or whenever your technicians are all out on calls. Pause it when things slow down.
Live in Minutes
No tech skills needed. Set up call forwarding and Jodie starts handling your HVAC calls right away.
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A busy season should not mean a busy signal.
Let Jodie answer your HVAC calls while your technicians are out on jobs.
First 7 days free, then pricing from $49/month