Does Anna handle emergency no-AC or no-heat calls after hours?
Yes. Anna operates 24/7 and never routes to voicemail. When a homeowner calls at 11pm saying their air conditioning has stopped working, Anna confirms the system type, asks how long it has been out, captures the thermostat reading, and immediately texts your on-call technician with full caller details and a priority flag. For heating emergencies in winter, Anna applies the same workflow and, when gas appliances are involved, asks a brief safety screen to distinguish a comfort call from a potential gas or CO hazard requiring emergency dispatch.
Can Anna recognize a gas smell or carbon monoxide emergency and escalate it?
Yes — this is one of the most important triage capabilities for HVAC. Anna is trained to recognize safety-critical language: "I smell gas," "the CO detector went off," "burning smell from the furnace," "my carbon monoxide alarm is beeping." When any of these phrases appear, Anna immediately advises the caller to leave the building, call 911 or their gas utility emergency line, and simultaneously pages your on-call technician with an emergency-level alert. Safety calls are never buried in a standard scheduling queue.
Which HVAC software platforms does Anna integrate with?
Anna connects with the field-service platforms HVAC contractors already use: ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber, FieldEdge, and ServiceFusion. When a call ends, a lead or service record is created or updated automatically — system age, tonnage, fuel type, and issue description are pre-populated so dispatchers can assign the right technician without a follow-up call.
How long does it take to get Anna set up for our HVAC business?
Most HVAC customers complete onboarding in 48–72 hours. The setup process includes a 30-minute intake call to map your service area, after-hours routing rules, and dispatch logic for different call types (emergency, maintenance, installation quote). Anna then trains on your service menu, pricing language, and any NATE-certified or manufacturer-certified technician details you want communicated to callers.
What is the cost compared to hiring a full-time dispatcher or after-hours answering service?
A dedicated dispatcher runs $38,000–$55,000 per year in salary plus benefits — unavailable nights, weekends, or when sick. A traditional answering service charges $1–$3 per minute and delivers a message slip, not a booked appointment. Anna answers every call, captures system details, triages emergencies, books maintenance visits, and costs a fixed $149–$299 per month depending on plan. For HVAC companies averaging 25–80 inbound calls per week, the math is straightforward.
Can Anna handle maintenance plan upsells and tune-up scheduling?
Yes. When a homeowner calls for a repair, Anna notes the system age and, at the appropriate point in the call, introduces your annual maintenance plan — quoting the price, explaining what two seasonal tune-ups cover, and offering to enroll the customer on the spot. Tune-up visits can be booked directly into your scheduling system from within the same call. This turns repair calls into recurring revenue without requiring your technician to do a sales pitch on the roof.