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Customer Complaint & Issue Resolution for HVAC

The Customer Complaint & Issue Resolution workflow supports HVAC contractors by creating a structured process for addressing client concerns. It includes documenting complaints, inspecting systems, identifying solutions, and confirming corrective actions. Managers oversee communication to ensure clients are informed and satisfied. By following this workflow, HVAC companies reduce disputes, minimize callbacks, and strengthen reputation. Clients benefit from timely responses and assurance that system performance concerns are resolved. Teams gain accountability with documented follow-ups. With this workflow in place, HVAC contractors can strengthen professionalism, improve customer service, and deliver projects more reliably while managing issues proactively and transparently.

Receive complaint via phone, email, or in person

Acknowledge the issue and thank the client for bringing it up

Document the details: who, what, when, where, and any supporting info

Assign the issue to a project manager or designated team lead

Contact the client to clarify the concern and confirm expectations

Investigate the issue (site visit, photo review, team discussion, etc.)

Determine root cause and whether it's warranty, scope-related, or performance-based

Decide on appropriate corrective action and timeline

Communicate proposed solution to the client and get confirmation to proceed

Complete the corrective work or service promptly

Follow up with client to ensure satisfaction with the resolution

Log the issue, response, and outcome in project or CRM system

Review internally to identify any trends or process improvements

Use feedback to strengthen future communication and quality controls

Receive complaint via phone, email, or in person

Acknowledge the issue and thank the client for bringing it up

Document the details: who, what, when, where, and any supporting info

Assign the issue to a project manager or designated team lead

Contact the client to clarify the concern and confirm expectations

Investigate the issue (site visit, photo review, team discussion, etc.)

Determine root cause and whether it's warranty, scope-related, or performance-based

Decide on appropriate corrective action and timeline

Communicate proposed solution to the client and get confirmation to proceed

Complete the corrective work or service promptly

Follow up with client to ensure satisfaction with the resolution

Log the issue, response, and outcome in project or CRM system

Review internally to identify any trends or process improvements

Use feedback to strengthen future communication and quality controls