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SYSTEM ACTIVE // HVAC PROTOCOL

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INDUSTRY METRICS: HVAC
Peak
seasonal call spikes strain small HVAC teams
Urgent
no-heat and no-AC calls need fast triage
24/7
coverage option available through KaiCalls
CRM
structured handoffs for follow-up workflows
FIELD GUIDE

How Kai Handles Calls for HVAC

Kai is trained around the actual calls that reach hvac teams: urgency, qualification, routing, booking, and follow-up.

1

Kai Handles Peak Season Overflow Without a Phone Queue

HVAC call volume can jump during summer and winter peaks. Kai gives callers a consistent intake path and sorts the work by urgency.

Kai asks whether the caller has no heat, no AC, a gas smell, a frozen unit, water near the system, or a routine maintenance need.

Emergency calls get routed to the on-call tech. Tune-ups, filter questions, warranty calls, and replacement estimates get scheduled into normal capacity.

Peak
summer and winter demand spikes
24/7
coverage option for after-hours callers
2

Kai Captures System Details Before the Tech Calls Back

HVAC dispatch works better when the first summary includes the unit, symptoms, and property context.

Kai collects equipment type, brand or model when known, system age, thermostat behavior, breaker status, airflow symptoms, and warranty status.

For replacement leads, Kai asks about home size, current fuel source, comfort problems, and preferred estimate window.

Repair intake

No heat, no AC, noise, leak, short cycling, and airflow issues get clean symptom notes.

Install intake

New systems, heat pumps, ductwork, and efficiency upgrades get routed as sales opportunities.

3

Jobs Move Into the Tools Your Dispatcher Already Uses

Kai does not require a new workflow just to answer the phone. It sends structured call data to the system your team already checks.

Google Calendar, GoHighLevel, Zapier, webhook, SMS, email, and supported CRM handoffs can include customer details, urgency, job type, and requested appointment window.

The result is a usable dispatch note, not a raw transcript your office has to decode during a heat wave.

Emergency path

Notify the on-call tech with the symptom, address, and callback number.

Office path

Create the lead or appointment for the next available dispatcher review.

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Solution Pack // HVAC

Open the HVAC pack and inspect how Kai works.

The pack shows the working configuration behind the agent: the intake fields it asks, the prompt rules it follows, the routing logic it uses, the SMS and owner handoff it produces, and the eval calls it must pass. You can read the parts before you trust the phone line.

Intake Structure

6 required fields and 8 optional fields map the caller into a clean job summary.

Prompt System

11 guardrails control pricing, scheduling, escalation, tone, and what Kai must never promise.

Failure Modes

6 known mistakes are turned into operating rules before the agent ever answers a real call.

Eval Coverage

7 vertical evals test hard callers, edge cases, and setup-specific behavior for this pack.

Sample fields the agent collects
Full name
Best callback number
Service address (street + zip)
What HVAC issue are you experiencing?
Example rules loaded into the agent

EMERGENCY PROTOCOL — NO HEAT: If caller reports no heat and outdoor temperature is below 40°F (or they mention it's freezing inside), classify as emergency. Notify owner immediately via SMS. Phrase: 'I'm flagging this as urgent — someone will call you back...

EMERGENCY PROTOCOL — NO AC: If caller reports no AC and indoor temperature is dangerously high (they mention elderly, infant, medical condition, or temps above 95°F), classify as emergency. Set is_emergency=true.

GAS SMELL — IMMEDIATE SAFETY: If caller mentions any gas smell, rotten egg odor, or hissing from the furnace line, stop intake immediately. Say: 'If you smell gas, please leave the home right now, leave the door open, and call 911 or your gas company from o...

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Structural Inefficiencies

Every missed call is a leak in your revenue pipeline.

Peak Season Call Overflow

Issue

When it's 105 degrees in July or the furnace dies in January, call volume can surge. Your team can be on jobs while new callers still need a useful response.

Kai Solution

Kai collects service details during peak-season surges, triages emergencies, and routes routine appointment requests into your follow-up workflow

After-Hours Emergencies

Issue

AC failures at midnight in summer and furnace breakdowns on freezing winter nights can't wait until morning. Customers need help now, not a voicemail.

Kai Solution

24/7 emergency call handling captures system details, assesses urgency, and alerts your on-call path for true emergencies while collecting non-urgent scheduling details

Techs on Jobs Can't Answer Phones

Issue

Your best technicians are on-site handling installs and repairs. They can't stop mid-job to answer the phone, and office staff gets overwhelmed.

Kai Solution

Kai becomes an always-available intake path while your team focuses on the work that generates revenue

Standard Equipment

Everything your hvac business needs. Right out of the box.

Emergency dispatch prioritization (no heat, no AC, gas leak)
Equipment type and model identification
Service area verification before booking
Seasonal maintenance scheduling and reminders
Warranty status and age-of-system questions
New installation vs. repair classification
Energy efficiency upgrade consultation routing
Multi-unit property and commercial job intake
Permit and inspection scheduling coordination
Parts availability and ETA communication
COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS

Works With the Tools You Already Use

No rip-and-replace. Kai plugs into your existing stack in minutes.

Google Calendar
Books routine appointment windows
Outlook Calendar
Schedules visits for dispatcher review
Webhook
Sends structured call records
SMS Alerts
Notifies the owner or on-call path
GoHighLevel
Triggers follow-up automations
Email
Sends post-call summaries
Zapier
Connects to 5,000+ apps
Your CRM
Supported custom handoff

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