# Trade AI Playbook

> A curated directory of real AI and automation use cases for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, landscaping, cleaning and auto repair businesses. Every entry links to its source. 80 use cases as of 2026-10-20. Results are as reported by each linked source (mostly vendor case studies), not independently audited.

## Trade hubs
- [AI for HVAC](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/trade/hvac): 22 use cases. Heating, cooling and duct companies using AI to answer every call, book maintenance and get paid faster.
- [AI for Plumbing](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/trade/plumbing): 15 use cases. Plumbers using AI to catch emergency calls at 2 AM, triage urgency and dispatch the right tech.
- [AI for Electrical](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/trade/electrical): 10 use cases. Electricians using AI receptionists and quote follow-up so jobs aren't lost while they're up a ladder.
- [AI for Roofing](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/trade/roofing): 10 use cases. Roofers using AI for speed-to-lead, estimate follow-up and faster takeoffs.
- [AI for Landscaping & Lawn](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/trade/landscaping): 13 use cases. Landscapers and lawn care companies using AI to survive the spring rush, quote faster and collect reviews.
- [AI for Cleaning](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/trade/cleaning): 9 use cases. Cleaning and maid services using AI chat and voice to quote and book in one conversation.
- [AI for Auto Repair](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/trade/auto): 12 use cases. Independent auto repair and tire shops using AI to answer the phone while advisors work the counter.

## Job hubs
- [Missed calls](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/job/missed-calls): 39 use cases. How do I stop losing jobs to missed calls?
- [After-hours answering](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/job/after-hours): 29 use cases. How do I answer calls after hours without an answering service?
- [Quotes & estimates](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/job/quotes): 22 use cases. How can AI help me quote faster?
- [Reviews](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/job/reviews): 11 use cases. How do I get more Google reviews automatically?
- [Scheduling & dispatch](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/job/scheduling): 25 use cases. Can AI book and dispatch jobs for me?
- [Invoicing & payments](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/job/invoicing): 7 use cases. How do I get paid faster?
- [Follow-up](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/job/follow-up): 21 use cases. How do I follow up on quotes and leads without chasing?

## Tools
- [Missed call revenue calculator](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/calculators/missed-call-revenue): missed calls/week x % new inquiries x close rate x average job value.
- [Answering service vs AI receptionist calculator](https://tradeaiplaybook.com/calculators/answering-service-vs-ai)

## Other
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