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Snap a photo, paste the quote, or describe what's wrong. Back in seconds: the diagnosis, the exact part if you DIY, the fair labor rate if you don't, and the building code that applies to your state. Real-time Home Depot inventory, your zip's labor benchmarks, and code synthesized for your specific repair — not the generic textbook version.

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$1,400 Plumber quote for a $13 P-trap (real founder story)
Your state Code synthesized for your jurisdiction, not generic
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Diagnosis: worn faucet cartridge.
Turn the handle slowly. If it feels gritty, the cartridge is failing. DIY fix, 30 min.
Parts found near you
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Moen 1225B Cartridge
$29.98 ● In Stock (10)
Home Depot · Westbury, NY · 12 mi
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PTFE Plumber's Tape (5-Pack)
$2.36 ● In Stock (25+)
Home Depot · Westbury, NY · 12 mi
🛒 Pickup today · FREE · View at Home Depot →

We love ChatGPT too.
But for home repair, you need more than what ChatGPT can do.

Same question, real example — your kitchen sink starts dripping under the cabinet. Here's what each gives you:

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ChatGPT
"A drip under the sink usually points to one of three things: a worn P-trap washer, a loose slip-joint nut, or a failing supply-line connection. First, place a bucket and turn off the shutoff valves under the sink. Tighten any visible nuts hand-tight, then check whether the leak comes from the trap or the supply lines. If you're not sure, hardware stores carry a range of P-trap kits. For persistent leaks, calling a licensed plumber is recommended."
  • ✗ Doesn't know which P-trap fits your sink
  • ✗ Can't tell you the price or where to buy it nearby
  • ✗ Won't tell you if a plumber's quote is fair
  • ✗ Forgets your home next session — start over every time
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HomeMD.ai
"Kitchen sink P-trap, 1.5-inch PVC slip-joint. Home Depot SKU #345234, Aisle 17 Bay 34 at your Westbury store — 3 in stock, $12.97. 15-min install, no plumber needed. The plumber quote you saved last week ($380 for this job) is 4× the market rate (HomeAdvisor 2026 avg: $95) — decline it. Video guide → here."
  • ✓ Knows your home (water heater age, last fix, warranty)
  • ✓ Exact HD SKU + real-time stock near you
  • ✓ Calls out overpriced contractor quotes (AI-estimated market rates from training data + real-time web search)
  • ✓ NEC 2026 + IRC 2024 code checks built in
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Home Depot catalog
Real-time stock at your nearest store
NEC 2026 + IRC 2024
Building-code compliance checks
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InterNACHI SOP
Inspection-grade diagnostic standards
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Code-grounded KB
NEC, IRC, InterNACHI, quarterly updated

Plus your home's appliance + repair history persists across every chat — no starting over.

We work for the person paying — and the person delivering honest work.
No referral fees. No lead-gen kickbacks. No retailer commissions. You pay us as little as $7.99/mo (or $59.99/yr) — that's our only revenue. So when we say "this quote is overpriced," we mean it.
Used by homeowners checking quotes, landlords sanity-checking repairs, and on-call maintenance pros who have to deliver the answer in 60 seconds.
Read the founder's story →

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A real conversation with HomeMD.ai — from question to exact parts, in one step.

You ask
My kitchen faucet has been dripping for a week. Is this something I can fix myself?
HomeMD.ai responds
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Diagnosis: Plumbing

Here's what to do: Worn cartridge. Turn the handle slowly: if it feels gritty or catches, the cartridge is scored. This is a 30-minute fix.

⚡ Easy · Under 2 hrs, basic tools, no experience needed
1
Turn off both supply valves under the sink. Open the faucet to release pressure; you'll hear a brief hiss, then nothing.
2
Pop the cap off the handle, remove the Phillips screw. Pull straight up. If it's stuck, don't force it; wiggle gently side to side.
3
Unscrew the cartridge retaining nut (lefty-loosey). Pull the old cartridge out. Wrap it in a bag and bring it to the store; matching by eye beats model numbers.
4
Push new cartridge in (you'll feel it seat with a click), reassemble, turn water on slowly. Check for drips at the base for 60 seconds.
Watch for: When you pull the old cartridge, if the brass valve seat feels rough like sandpaper, the new cartridge will leak too. Pick up a seat wrench ($6) to smooth it.
Moen 1225B Cartridge
$29.98 · In Stock (10) · Home Depot Westbury
Teflon Tape 1/2" x 520"
$2.98 · In Stock (25+) · Home Depot Westbury
💰 DIY cost: ~$33. A plumber would charge $150-$250.

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Pro feature · works for single-family homes and multi-unit
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Track your home's health over time

A living 0–100 score built from your maintenance history, open issues, and appliance ages. Updated as you log repairs and add appliances — so you know where to focus next, and what you can safely ignore.

Plus feature · updates automatically with your activity
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The right maintenance task at the right time

Spring HVAC checks. Fall gutter cleaning. Winter pipe prep. Seasonal reminders timed to your climate so nothing slips through the cracks. Tap to mark complete — and we adjust based on your activity.

Free + Plus · based on your ZIP and home profile
For homeowners with rentals

Own 1 rental, or 15? Plus is built for you.

Tag each unit, AI-check every contractor quote, track every appliance's warranty. If you have tenants, Pro adds email triage and a portal — no app for tenants to install. Works alongside Buildium / AppFolio with no integration setup — just forward tenant maintenance emails for AI triage.

Per-unit tagging Quote defense Tenant triage (Pro)
See pricing & examples →

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The average home repair service call costs $150–$300. HomeMD.ai pays for itself the first time you use it.

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Home Depot product search
Seasonal home maintenance reminders
Resets 1st of each month, no card needed
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$19.99/mo

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Everything in Plus
Tenant maintenance portal (no app for tenant)
AI triage on tenant emails ([email protected])
Multi-property tracking + per-unit maintenance records

Built by homeowners,
for homeowners.

HomeMD.ai started because we got tired of the same runaround: something breaks, you Google it, you get 10 blog posts that all say "call a professional," and the professional quotes you $800 for a $30 fix.

We built an AI that actually tells you what's wrong, what parts to buy, and whether you can fix it yourself — in 30 seconds, from a photo. No upselling. No lead generation. Just honest answers.

Every repair guide on this site is reviewed for accuracy and safety. We cross-reference manufacturer specs, building codes, and real contractor pricing so you know exactly what you're dealing with.

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