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AutoPilot Overview

Written by Ben

AutoPilot is a rule-based feature that helps automate key decisions during the quoting process, allowing you to:

  • Save valuable time when building proposals

  • Automatically add the right accessories, rebates, and financing options to a proposal

  • Standardize your sales process across your team

  • Ensure the right products and options are consistently recommended

  • Reduce missed opportunities for accessories, rebates, and financing

This article provides an overview of how AutoPilot works, including how to create rules, define conditions, and set the actions AutoPilot should take when a rule applies.

We also have videos that provide a step-by-step walkthrough of AutoPilot.

Creating an AutoPilot Rule

An AutoPilot rule consists of two main parts:

  1. Conditions — Define when the rule should apply.

  2. Actions — Define what AutoPilot should do when the conditions are met.

For example, you could create a rule that targets Carrier Infinity systems and automatically includes a specific accessory, recommends a warranty, adds a rebate, or applies a financing plan.

Let's take a closer look at each part of a rule.


Rule ID

The Rule ID is an auto-generated identifier used to distinguish each AutoPilot rule. It cannot be edited.

Rule Name

The Rule Name is the name you assign to the rule.

We recommend using a consistent naming convention for your rules so they are easy to identify and manage. For example, you could name a rule based on the equipment or scenario it targets and the action it performs.


Conditions

Conditions define the criteria that must be met for an AutoPilot rule to apply.

You can use one or more conditions within a rule. When multiple conditions are used, all conditions must be met for the rule to apply.

Each condition has a set of operators that determine how AutoPilot evaluates the condition.

Below are the available condition types, along with descriptions and examples.

System Type

This condition refers to the system type selected in OnCall Air (e.g., Split AC + Air Handler, Split Heat Pump with Air Handler etc.).

  • Available operators: In, Not In

  • Example: The rule below targets systems in the "Split AC with Air Handler" and "Split Heat Pump with Air Handler":

Condensing Capacity

This refers to the capacity of the condensing unit within the system type. Condensing units include air conditioners, heat pumps, ductless outdoor units, and packaged units.

  • Available operators: Greater, Less, Equal, Not Equal

  • Example: The rule below targets any condenser with condensing capacity less than 3 tons, meaning it does not include 3 Ton units.


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Heating Capacity (BTU)

This is the heating capacity of the system’s heating component (Furnace or boiler).

The BTU's are represented in thousands. For example, 90 would be equivalent to 90,000 BTU's.

  • Available operators: Greater, Less, Equal, Not Equal

  • Example: The rule below targets heating systems with capacity greater than 80,000 BTUs


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Brand

This condition filters based on the brand of the equipment in the system.

  • Available operators: Equal, Not Equal

  • Example: The rule below targets systems with the brand equal to "Carrier.". If any components of equipment are associated with the brand Carrier, the rule will fire.
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Tier

This refers to the equipment tier (e.g.,Infinity, Evolution) of the equipment.
​Note: Custom equipment does not support tiers.

  • Available operators: Equal, Not Equal

  • Example: The rule below targets systems with tier equal to "Infinity."
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Model Number

This is the model number of the equipment.

  • Available operators: Equal, Not Equal, Starts With

  • Example: The rule below targets model numbers that start with "GSXN4."
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Bundle Tags

This condition refers to bundle tags that have been created and associated with bundles in OnCall Air.

  • Available operators: In, Not In

  • Example: The rule below targets bundle tags that are associated with the "Summer Promo" tag:

AHRI: SEER2

This condition refers to the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2 (SEER2) rating of the system.

  • Available operators: Greater, Less, Equal, Not Equal

  • Example: The rule below targets bundles with a SEER2 greater than 19.5

AHRI: EER2

This condition refers to the Energy Efficiency Ratio 2 (EER2) rating of the system.

  • Available operators: Greater, Less, Equal, Not Equal

  • Example: The rule below targets bundles with a EER2 less than 10.5

AHRI: HSPF2

This condition refers to the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor 2 (HSPF2) rating of the system.

  • Available operators: Greater, Less, Equal, Not Equal

  • Example: The rule below targets bundles with a HSPF2 greater than 8.0

AHRI: Cooling Capacity

This condition refers to the cooling capacity of the system based on its AHRI rating.

  • Available operators: Greater, Less, Equal, Not Equal

  • Example: The rule below targets bundles with a Cooling Capacity less than 36,000

AHRI: AFUE

This condition refers to the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of a system.

  • Available operators: Greater, Less, Equal, Not Equal

  • Example: The rule below targets bundles with a AFUE greater than 94%


Actions

Actions define what AutoPilot should do when all of a rule's conditions are met.

You can use AutoPilot to automatically:

  • Include accessories

  • Recommend accessories

  • Include rebates

  • Include a primary financing plan

You can add multiple actions to the same rule. For example, a single rule could automatically include an accessory, recommend another product, add a rebate, and select a financing plan. Simply click on the button next to the desired action:

Example:

In this example, you can see that I’m including multiple accessories, recommending a warranty and UV light, adding a high-efficiency rebate, and including a primary financing plan whenever the outlined conditions are met while building a proposal.

Proposal App (AutoPilot)

While building a consultation, select your desired bundles and navigate to the Accessories tab.

Accessories Tab

The AutoPilot section displays the rules that triggered for each proposal option and allows you to manage any accessories associated with those rules.

Here, you can review the accessories AutoPilot has been configured to include or recommend for each system. By default, the applicable accessories are selected.

Review the recommendations for each system and deselect any accessories you don't want to include or recommend. When you're finished, click Add All Selected to apply them to the proposal options.

Summary Tab

AutoPilot also appears on the Summary tab, where you can review and manage any rebates and financing options triggered by your rules.

Here, you can review the rebates and financing options that AutoPilot has identified for each proposal option and make any necessary changes before completing the proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What happens if two rules are applied to a system that include or recommend the same accessory?

In the situation where there are two rules that add or recommend the same accessory, only one version of that accessory will be added or recommended to the system.

Are the AutoPilot rules applied to Flexjobs or 'Accessory only' proposals?

No, the AutoPilot conditions & rules are only applied to equipment bundles (both live & custom).

How are AutoPilot rules sorted ?
AutoPilot rules are sorted alphanumerically in the Office & on the accessory tab while building a consultation.

How are accessories sorted?

For presented & accepted proposals, accessories are sorted by price in descending order, with the highest-priced item listed first.

What happens if I edit the equipment on the Summary tab?

If you edit the equipment on the Summary tab of a consultation, any applicable AutoPilot rules will re-fire based on the new equipment combination. Any accessories, rebates, or financing plans that were already added to the proposal will remain in place.

A notification will also appear letting you know that the equipment was changed and recommending that you review the proposal before presenting it:

What happens if a proposal option has multiple financing plans triggered by AutoPilot?

If multiple AutoPilot rules trigger financing plans for the same proposal option, all applicable financing plans will be shown. You can select which financing plan you want to use as the primary financing plan for that proposal option:

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