AI is becoming a new starting point for homeowners looking for help with repairs, maintenance, and upgrades. Anthropic’s Claude has integrated with Thumbtack, allowing users to receive recommendations for local home service contractors and hire them without leaving the AI platform.

The development reflects a broader shift in how customers discover contractors, with companies such as Thumbtack, Angi, Yelp, and TaskRabbit building connections with AI platforms. For HVAC contractors, this could make online visibility and how businesses appear in AI-powered searches increasingly important. Click here to read more.