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How do I handle a defective hub or sensor?

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Written by Chelsie Salib

SmartAC covers all defective hubs and sensors under warranty. Here's what your field and warehouse teams need to do to qualify for fast replacement and keep your inventory stocked.

Field Team Process (Technicians / Installers)

Step 1: Do not leave defective hardware behind

Any damaged or non-functional hub or sensor must be removed from the home before you leave. Never leave a known defective device installed.

Step 2: Call Pro Support first (required)

📞 Pro Support Line: 832-377-0830

Troubleshoot with SmartAC before determining failure. This step is mandatory — replacements will not qualify for warranty restock if Pro Support was not contacted first.

Step 3: Confirm the defect

If Pro Support confirms the device is defective:

  • Remove it from the system in the Pro App

  • Replace it immediately with new hardware from your truck stock

💡 Best practice: maintain 3–6 kits per truck at all times

Step 4: Label the defective device

Before returning any hardware, clearly label it with:

  • Customer name

  • Date

  • Technician name

  • Brief description of the issue

Step 5: Return to warehouse or inventory manager

Do not keep defective hardware on the truck. Turn it in the same day or by the next business day.

Warehouse / Inventory Process

Step 1: Collect and verify returned devices

Confirm that all labeled information is complete. Store defective units in a designated "Warranty Return" area.

Step 2: Submit the Warranty Replacement Form

Complete the SmartAC Warranty Form here: 👉 Submit Warranty Replacement Form

Step 3: Track and manage inventory

  • Log returned units for your records

  • Monitor incoming replacement shipments from SmartAC

  • Restock truck and warehouse inventory once replacements are received

  • Review defect trends monthly (type of failure, install issues, patterns)

Key Rules

❌ Do NOT

✅ Always

Replace hardware without calling Pro Support first

Replace same-day using truck stock

Keep defective hardware on trucks

Label every defective device before return

Leave defective hardware installed in the home

Turn in returns same day or next business day

💡 ServiceTitan Tip: Add a task code for SmartAC installs and replacements in ServiceTitan to track hardware usage and spiff eligibility. Contact your CSM if you need help setting this up.

Questions? Contact Pro Support at 832-377-0830 or email support@smartac.com

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