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RevoField Editor If you run a trade business (like plumbing, HVAC, or electrical) and have been looking into scheduling/dispatch software, you’ve probably got three names on your short-list: Jobber, Housecall Pro, and RevoField. Each comes with its own unique strengths and trade-offs. And in this article, we’re comparing each platform in terms of features, fit, and cost, … Read more
Imagine scheduling every technician and every appointment… without a single sheet of paper. No clipboards, no handwritten notes, and no lost work orders. This is the new reality for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses that have embraced paperless job scheduling software in 2026. Curious about how that works? Read on for our full guide to … Read more
If your technicians are zigzagging across town all day, you don’t have a people problem. You have a geography problem. Service zone dispatch software fixes that by assigning jobs based on where your technicians are first, and then who should do which jobs. The result? Fewer miles, faster ETAs, and much calmer workdays. In this … Read more
If managing a fleet is a big part of your business, you’ll already know that every unnecessary mile adds up. In fact, for a small plumbing or HVAC company running five vehicles, poor route planning can waste upwards of $450/month in fuel inefficiencies alone. The good news? With smarter planning and small operational tweaks, it’s … Read more
Emergencies (like a burst pipe or electrical outage) never come at a convenient time. And for trade businesses, these urgent calls can be both a huge opportunity and a serious challenge. Why? Because without the right dispatch logic and workflow, one emergency call can throw off an entire day’s schedule, leading to delayed appointments, frustrated … Read more
Dispatching is the backbone of every plumbing or HVAC business. It determines how efficiently your technicians move, how quickly customers are served, and ultimately how profitable each day becomes. Yet most small trade companies still rely on guesswork when assigning jobs, deciding based on whoever is “free” rather than who is closest, qualified, or available … Read more
For plumbing, HVAC, or electrical teams, profitability often comes down to how efficiently your crew moves between jobs. Every extra minute spent on the road is a minute you’re not billing a customer. This is where route optimization comes in, helping you reclaim those lost minutes and turn them into profit. In this guide, we’re … Read more
Every service call, technician assignment, and ETA text runs through your dispatch system. And when that system breaks down, so does everything else, resulting in lost time, lost revenue, and lost customer trust. Unfortunately, many small trade companies still rely on outdated tools and manual calendars to organize their daily workload. This approach works… until … Read more
Running a plumbing business means juggling a lot at once. One minute you’re taking an emergency call, the next you’re trying to wrap up a maintenance job that ran over schedule. Staying organized? Not easy. And every extra minute of drive time, every double-booked appointment, and every forgotten follow-up can really add up, eating away … Read more