Day 1: Installation
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Make Every Installer a Rockstar

Gordon is a diagnostic and installation tool that turns the HVAC line set verification process from a manual, experience-dependent procedure into a guided, sensor-verified workflow. Every install ends with a certified, timestamped record and a dramatically lower callback rate.

Gordon by Thalo Labs HVAC Installation Tool

~1 in 4 Installs Requires a Return Visit

The HVAC industry averages ~77% first-time install success for split systems. Nearly 1 in 4 installs requires a return visit, usually for refrigerant leaks, improper charge, or vacuum failures at the line set connections.

At 100 installs per month, that's 20+ extra truck rolls. Hundreds of thousands in annual losses. Gordon targets a callback rate of ≤5% through enforced process discipline.

~23%

Industry install callback rate

≤5%

Gordon target callback rate

20+

Extra truck rolls/mo at 100 installs

$432K

Annual savings at 100 installs/mo

Quality Assurance, Not Just Measurement

Gordon 1.0 is a diagnostic and installation tool that turns the HVAC line set verification process from a manual, experience-dependent procedure into a guided, sensor-verified workflow. By automating prescribed pressure holds, vacuum verification, and refrigerant charge validation, Gordon reduces installation failures and callbacks.

  • Sensor-enforced vacuum holds. Won't pass until spec is met
  • Continuous logged data that flags micro-drops automatically
  • 4G LTE cellular. Leave on-site, get alerts remotely
  • Auto-generated PDF certification with timestamped sensor data
  • Real-time dashboard across all crews. Supervisors see bypass flags
  • No more manual logs, paper sign-offs, or spreadsheet exports

Without Gordon vs. With Gordon

Without Gordon
With Gordon ✓
Without Gordon Tech eyeballs 5-10 min vacuum hold
With Gordon ✓ Sensor-enforced full hold
Without Gordon Quick glance at gauge. Slow leaks undetected
With Gordon ✓ Continuous data; flags micro-drops automatically
Without Gordon Tech must stay nearby or skip overnight tests
With Gordon ✓ Cellular. Leave on-site, get alerts remotely
Without Gordon ~23% of installs require return visits
With Gordon ✓ Target ≤5% with enforced process discipline
Without Gordon ~$552,000 in preventable rework at 100/mo
With Gordon ✓ ~$120,000, saving ~$432,000/year

Install It Right the First Time. With Proof.

A step-by-step install workflow that improves consistency, reduces callbacks, and creates a permanent record of installation quality.

1

Install

Attach Gordon to the HVAC ports and connect to the vacuum pump, nitrogen, and site power. Scan the equipment QR code using the mobile app to initiate the digital setup and guided workflow.

2

Verify

After installation, Gordon performs automated pressure and vacuum testing. Once complete, the app displays the exact calculated charge and monitors the final fill in real-time. Sensor-enforced, not eyeballed.

3

Certify

The system generates a digital certification report and stores the data in the cloud for warranty tracking. Every install ends with a timestamped PDF, the proof of quality for the contractor, owner, and OEM.

What First-Time-Fix Installs Are Worth

Move the sliders to match your operation. Industry defaults are pre-loaded and based on ACCA benchmarks.

$138,000

Annual rework cost today

$82,800

Gordon-addressable rework

$70,380

Estimated annual savings with Gordon

Estimate excludes warranty claim denials ($5K-$15K each is common), customer churn from comfort complaints, tech turnover from rework burnout, and lost referrals. All of these compound the visible cost.

Want a tighter estimate for your specific operation? Book a 30-min walkthrough. We'll plug in your real numbers and walk through the math.

Specs

Pressure Range0-1,000 PSI (N₂ and refrigerant compatible)
Vacuum MeasurementDedicated micron gauge (Pirani/MEMS); A2L-ready for R-32 systems (≤50 μm rise validation)
Temperature Comp.Onboard ambient sensor; auto-corrects pressure drift
Connectivity4G LTE cellular + GPS. No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth dependency
ReportsCloud dashboard; auto-generated PDF certification reports
FittingsStandard 1/4" and 3/8" flare; all major OEM compatible
Power120V-240V AC; rated for continuous 24-48 hr unattended operation
EnclosureRuggedized field enclosure; operational −10°F to 120°F

Gordon Is in Beta Testing Now

We're onboarding a select group of contractors to beta test Gordon and shape the final product. If you're doing 20+ installs per month, we'd like to talk.