Built for HVAC businesses

Your techs are on a roof. Your phone is ringing.

Peak season hits. Every tech is on a job. The phone rings nonstop and half the calls go to voicemail. Each one is a $3,800 service ticket walking to your competitor. PepperSend texts them back in 5 seconds and books the service call before they dial the next number.

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1:42 PM
MISSED CALL DETECTED
Missed call from (555) 234-5678
Hi! You just called Summit HVAC Services and we missed you. I'm the AI assistant. How can I help?
My AC stopped working and it's 95 degrees. I need someone out here today.
I understand the urgency. We handle emergency AC repairs and can typically have a technician on site within 2 hours. Can I get your address?
1847 Pine Ridge Court
67%
of HVAC calls come during active jobs
<5s
average text-back response time
$3,800
avg revenue per HVAC service ticket

From missed call to service booked. In 30 seconds.

Every step is automatic. Your techs stay on the job.

Missed Call or Voicemail
Customer calls while techs are out, or leaves a voicemail
~2 sec
Instant Detection
PepperSend catches it in real time
AI Text Sent
Personalized SMS in under 5 seconds
AI Conversation
Books jobs using your service info
Service Booked
Appointment set, dispatch ready
Service Call Booked
Emergency Dispatched
Estimate Requested
Maintenance Scheduled
Handed Off to Dispatcher

Built for HVAC businesses that can't afford to miss a call

From the instant text to the booked service call, PepperSend handles it all.

Missed Call and Voicemail Response

Whether the call goes unanswered or a customer leaves a voicemail, PepperSend texts them back instantly. A real conversation about their heating or cooling issue, not a canned reply.

AI Website Chat

Add one line of code to your site and a chat bubble answers homeowners from your own information. It captures their name and phone or email, and you get the transcript by email. Included on every plan, no per-chat fees.

Emergency Detection

AI recognizes urgent situations: "no heat," "AC down," "gas smell." It fast-tracks the response and alerts your dispatcher with the address and details.

Seasonal Overflow Handling

Peak summer and winter months flood your phone lines. PepperSend catches every overflow call and books service appointments automatically.

After-Hours Coverage

Heating emergencies happen at 2 AM. PepperSend is always on, capturing the call and dispatching your on-call technician immediately.

Service Area Knowledge

Configure PepperSend with your service area, equipment brands, pricing, and maintenance plans. The AI answers accurately.

Job Analytics

Track missed call patterns, peak demand hours, and booked-to-missed ratios by season. Data to staff smarter.

AI Voice (optional)

Want calls answered live, not just texted back? Turn on AI voice and the AI picks up your HVAC calls, answers from your business info, collects the caller's details and alerts you. Request it from your dashboard. $0.40 per minute, or 600 minutes included on Inferno.

Up and running in 5 minutes

Three steps. No hardware. No contracts.

1

Forward your unanswered calls

Get your PepperSend number, then set your phone to forward unanswered and busy calls to it. Keep your number, your dispatcher line, and your phone provider. Callers hear a short notice, then the AI texts them back.

2

Add your HVAC services

Enter your service types, equipment brands, pricing, and service area. Or let PepperSend scrape your website.

3

Start booking more jobs

Every missed call triggers an instant text. The AI handles the rest: booking service calls, dispatching emergencies, or scheduling maintenance.

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Your next missed call could be a $3,800 service ticket.

Free PDF · HVAC

The AI Knowledge Base Starter Pack for HVAC

A copy-paste-and-customize kit so your AI assistant sounds like it has been dispatching jobs at your shop for years.

  • A complete starter Knowledge Base with fill-in-the-blank fields
  • 3 AI greeting scripts in different tones
  • 15 ready-made FAQs with sample answers
  • 5 conversation handoff rules + emergency keyword list
  • A complete sample conversation transcript
  • A printable 1-page cheat sheet for your team

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No spam. We send the PDF, then maybe one follow-up.

Simple pricing for HVAC businesses

One recovered service call pays for an entire year of PepperSend.

Mild

$15 /mo

+ $0.03/SMS · $0.40/AI voice min

  • AI website chat, included
  • AI missed call text back
  • AI voice, optional ($0.40/min)
  • Knowledge Base training
  • Lead Inbox (built-in CRM)
  • Full dashboard
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Inferno

$249 /mo

1,000 SMS + 600 voice min/mo

  • Everything in Mild
  • 1,000 SMS messages/month
  • 600 AI voice minutes/month
  • Multi-location support
  • White-label branding
  • Dedicated account manager
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT

Why HVAC companies lose the most calls during peak season

During summer heat waves, HVAC companies see call volume spike 3x -- and roughly 6 in 10 overflow calls go unanswered when every tech is already on a job. Heat emergencies create urgency: a homeowner with a broken AC at 100 degrees is calling multiple companies simultaneously and hiring whoever responds first. That window is measured in minutes, not hours.

Average HVAC service call value: $300 to $600 (emergency: $900+)

Summer emergency calls carry premium pricing -- but only for the company that responds. Callers in heat emergencies rarely leave a voicemail or call back after being ignored.

PepperSend AI -- Active
Caller · 11:32 AM
Our AC has been out since this morning and it is 95 degrees in the house right now.
PepperSend AI · 11:32 AM
Sorry to hear that -- let us get someone out to you fast. What is your address, and is the unit completely off or is it running but not cooling?
Caller · 11:33 AM
812 Orchard Lane. It just will not turn on at all.
PepperSend AI · 11:33 AM
Got it. A tech will call you within 30 minutes about 812 Orchard Lane. Does afternoon or early evening work better if there is a wait?

Illustrative conversation. Your AI is trained on your own business information.

Frequently asked questions from hvac

Everything you need to know about missed call text back for hvac.

How does PepperSend help HVAC companies capture more service calls?
When a customer calls and your technicians are on jobs, PepperSend detects the missed call and texts the caller back within 5 seconds. The AI identifies the type of service needed (emergency repair, maintenance, installation), collects the address and system details, and books the next available appointment. In peak season, overflow callers get a text right away instead of waiting on voicemail.
Can the AI handle emergency heating and cooling requests?
Yes. PepperSend recognizes urgent keywords like "no heat," "AC down," "gas smell," and "flooding." When an emergency is detected, the AI fast-tracks the response, collects the address and situation details, and immediately alerts your on-call technician or dispatcher. The homeowner gets a response in under 5 seconds instead of waiting for a voicemail callback.
Does it work during peak season when we are slammed with calls?
Peak season is exactly when PepperSend delivers the most value. During summer heat waves or winter cold snaps, call volume spikes and many calls go to voicemail. PepperSend catches every overflow call, engages the customer, and books the service appointment automatically. No additional staff needed. No calls lost to competitors.
Will I need to switch my HVAC company's phone system?
No. You keep your number and your phone provider. You forward unanswered and busy calls to a toll-free PepperSend number, and callers hear a short message that you will text them. The AI texts back from that PepperSend number and keeps the conversation going. It works with any provider or cell carrier that supports call forwarding. Setup takes about 5 minutes.
How much does missed call text back cost for HVAC companies?
PepperSend starts at $15 per month (Mild) with SMS at $0.03 each and AI voice at $0.40 per minute. The Inferno plan at $249 per month includes 1,000 SMS messages and 600 AI voice minutes, plus multi-location support. The average HVAC service ticket is $3,800. One recovered call pays for more than three years of PepperSend.
Does PepperSend work on my website too?
Yes. AI website chat is included on every plan, with no per-chat fees. Add one line of code and a chat bubble answers homeowners using your business information, then captures their name and phone or email. You get an email alert with the full transcript. You can also share a hosted chat link or QR code. No phone setup is needed.

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