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If you're a plumber, electrician, HVAC tech, or run any service-based business, the job doesn't start when you show up it starts the moment a lead reaches out.

And in 2024, homeowners expect immediate, reliable responses.

But if you're still relying on voicemail, missed calls, or delayed email replies, you're losing jobs you never knew you had.

That’s why thousands of service pros are turning to AI tools that automate communication, booking, and follow-up without hiring more staff.


Why AI Is No Longer Optional in 2024

Today's customers:

  • Expect 24/7 responses

  • Don’t leave voicemails

  • Choose whoever replies first

  • Expect digital, mobile-friendly service

If you’re not responding instantly, someone else is.

With AI Support Agents from Vix, you can automate your communication across voice, email, SMS, and chat without writing a single line of code.


4 AI Tools You Should Be Using Now

These tools work together to deliver the kind of professional, responsive service homeowners trust and rebook.


1. AI Agent for Voice

  • Answers every call with your custom greeting

  • Books appointments or routes emergencies

  • Eliminates voicemail and the risk of being ignored

  • Works 24/7, even during jobs or off-hours


2. AI agent for SMS

  • Instantly texts leads who call or fill out your form

  • Offers booking options via text

  • Sends confirmations, reminders, and review requests

  • Customers love texting it’s fast, easy, and personal


3. AI agent for email

  • Replies to quotes and estimate requests automatically

  • Sends pricing, availability, and follow-up messages

  • Keeps your inbox organized and your customers informed

  • Great for both first-time jobs and recurring service plans


4. AI chatbot support

  • Engages visitors on your website and Google Business Profile

  • Asks qualifying questions and books jobs in real-time

  • Collects info like service type, location, urgency

  • Turns website traffic into booked appointments


Why Vix Is the Best Platform for Home Service Pros

Vix is built specifically for SMBs, not big tech teams. With Vix:

  • You use drag-and-drop tools to build your AI

  • Choose from pre-built plumbing, HVAC, electrical templates

  • Launch in less than a day

  • Customize every interaction to sound like your brand

  • No code. No developers. No learning curve.

You don’t need a full-time office team you need automation that works behind the scenes.


What You’ll Gain with AI Support from Vix

✔ More leads captured
✔ Faster response times
✔ Higher booking rates
✔ Better reviews from clients
✔ More time to focus on your work not your inbox


Get Started with Vix AI

Launching your AI system is fast and easy:

  1. Choose the channels you want to automate (voice, SMS, email, chat)

  2. Customize your scripts with Vix’s no-code builder

  3. Go live and start booking more jobs automatically


Stay Ahead by Automating Smarter

AI isn’t just a tech trend it’s the competitive edge home service businesses need to thrive in 2024.

With Vix’s AI Support Agents, you can deliver franchise-level service without franchise-level overhead.

Visit VixHQ to speak with a rep and build your first AI agent today.
No code. No delays. Just smarter, faster growth.

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VixHQ is the easy to deploy no-code AI agent solution powered by OpenAI. Our staff is dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes automate and operate efficiently while optimizing costs.

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