Torch vs CoolOps

Built specifically for HVAC technicians and home service companies, Torch transforms inspections, diagnostics, recommendations, and homeowner conversations into a streamlined digital experience that helps customers understand what they’re buying — and why it matters. Most homeowners don’t fully understand HVAC systems, repair recommendations, or replacement options. Confusion creates hesitation. Hesitation loses revenue. Torch was built to solve that. Whether you’re a single technician or a growing service company, Torch gives your team the tools to create professional, visual, easy-to-understand presentations that improve customer confidence and help technicians perform at a higher level. KEY FEATURES Professional Visual Presentations: Turn complicated findings into clean, customer-friendly presentations that homeowners can actually understand. Inspection & Diagnostic Workflows: Guide technicians through structured inspection flows that improve consistency, thoroughness, and communication in the field. 3D Visual Modeling: Help homeowners visualize equipment, systems, airflow concepts, and repair or replacement recommendations using interactive visuals. Photo & Equipment Documentation: Capture system photos, equipment details, model numbers, and field notes directly within the app for organized job documentation. Digital Recommendations & Options: Present multiple repair or replacement options in a transparent, professional format that helps homeowners make informed decisions. Offline Support: Work reliably in the field even when internet connectivity is limited. Company Standardization & Field Consistency: Create a more consistent customer experience across technicians, teams, and service departments. Technician Enablement: Help newer technicians communicate more confidently while enabling experienced technicians to improve presentation quality and close rates. WHY TORCH? Homeowners don’t want to feel pressured. They want clarity. Torch helps technicians slow down the confusion, explain findings clearly, and create trust during one of the most important moments in the customer journey: the in-home conversation. The result? Better homeowner understanding  Increased trust and transparency  More professional service experiences  Improved consistency across teams  Higher average ticket opportunities  Stronger technician confidence  More closed jobs WHO IT’S FOR Residential HVAC technicians Service managers Comfort advisors HVAC business owners Growing home service companies Teams focused on improving customer experience and sales performance Torch is more than a presentation tool. It’s a field enablement platform built to modernize the homeowner experience while helping technicians perform at their best. From inspections to recommendations, Torch helps bring clarity to every conversation.

Built for solo HVAC technicians who do the work AND the paperwork. Invoice the customer before you leave the site, log refrigerant in seconds, and keep your records straight — all from your iPhone, fully offline. INVOICE ON SITE • Quick invoices with service presets and line items. • Auto-pull the refrigerant you just logged into the invoice. • Generate a clean PDF and capture the customer's signature on the spot. REFRIGERANT RECORDS Federal leak-repair rules changed on January 1, 2026: the charge threshold dropped from 50 lbs to 15 lbs for many HFC systems. • Add, recover, and transfer refrigerant with all the fields you need: date, type, quantity, equipment, technician, EPA certification number. • Automatic 12-month rolling leak rate, compared with the threshold you select — 10% comfort cooling, 20% commercial refrigeration, 30% IPR. • Export a print-ready refrigerant service record PDF — share in a tap. • Scan an equipment serial number with the camera — no more squinting at nameplates. • Service history by equipment — look up any unit fast. WORKS WITHOUT SIGNAL • Everything is stored on your device — basements, rooftops, dead zones, no problem. • No account or setup wizard to fight through. WHY TECHS PICK IT • Field-first: big targets, fast entry, made for gloved hands. • One app for refrigerant records + invoicing instead of two or three. • Flat, honest pricing — no per-user enterprise fees. Start with a free trial, then go Pro for full access. CoolOps is a record-keeping aid. It does not determine which federal or state rules apply to your equipment, and it is not legal or compliance advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/coolops-privacy/