Solving Agent Knowledge Retrieval Bottlenecks in Appliance Support

Agents waste 40% of call time hunting across disconnected systems for model-specific troubleshooting steps and warranty rules.

In Brief

API-first knowledge retrieval integrates your existing case data, product manuals, and service bulletins into a unified search layer that agents query programmatically, eliminating manual lookup across disconnected systems.

The Knowledge Retrieval Problem

Fragmented Knowledge Sources

Agents toggle between CRM, PDF manuals, SharePoint, and legacy warranty databases. Each system requires different search syntax and credentials. Critical troubleshooting steps get lost in the navigation.

6.4 Systems Per Resolution

Inconsistent Search Results

Keyword search returns outdated articles, duplicate entries, and irrelevant content. Agents can't filter by model year, refrigerant type, or warranty status. Accuracy drops as product lines expand.

38% Irrelevant Results

Manual Context Assembly

Agents must manually correlate error codes from IoT telemetry with service bulletins and part availability. No automated context injection. Every lookup interrupts the customer conversation.

3.2 min Average Lookup Time

Unified Knowledge API Architecture

The Bruviti platform provides RESTful endpoints that federate queries across your existing knowledge repositories without requiring data migration. Python and TypeScript SDKs let you build custom retrieval logic that surfaces the right content based on equipment model, symptom keywords, and customer entitlement status. The platform ingests structured data from your CRM, parses unstructured PDFs from service manuals, and indexes historical case resolutions to build a semantic search layer.

Your development team controls the integration points and customization logic. The platform handles the heavy lifting of natural language understanding, context ranking, and real-time updates when new bulletins or parts catalogs are published. API responses include confidence scores and source citations so your ticketing system can display them inline without requiring agents to click through to external documents.

Technical Benefits

  • Query latency under 400ms enables real-time lookup during live calls without customer hold time.
  • Semantic search returns model-specific answers even when agents use colloquial symptom descriptions.
  • OpenAPI spec and SDKs prevent vendor lock-in for future platform migrations.

See It In Action

Appliance-Specific Implementation

The Appliance Context

Appliance manufacturers support decades of product models with varying refrigerants, compressor types, control board revisions, and regional voltage standards. Agents need instant access to model-specific wiring diagrams, EPA-compliant refrigerant handling procedures, and warranty coverage rules that differ by purchase date and retailer. IoT-connected appliances generate diagnostic error codes, but legacy products require symptom-based troubleshooting trees.

Peak demand during HVAC season means agents handle 3x normal case volume with the same knowledge infrastructure. Self-service deflection depends on surfacing the correct troubleshooting steps before customers call. NFF rates spike when agents authorize parts replacements based on incomplete diagnostic information from disconnected knowledge sources.

Implementation Priorities

  • Start with high-volume product lines like refrigerators and washers to validate retrieval accuracy before expanding.
  • Integrate IoT telemetry streams and warranty databases first to enable automated entitlement checks during retrieval.
  • Measure FCR lift and AHT reduction over 90 days to quantify ROI for leadership approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the API handle real-time updates when service bulletins change?

The platform polls your document repositories on a configurable schedule or accepts webhook notifications when new PDFs are published. Updated content is re-indexed within minutes and immediately available via the search API. You control versioning logic so agents can still reference historical bulletins for older equipment.

Can we customize retrieval logic for different product categories?

Yes. The Python SDK exposes filter parameters that let you build category-specific retrieval flows. For example, HVAC queries can prioritize refrigerant compatibility checks while dishwasher queries prioritize control board diagnostics. Your team writes the routing logic and the platform executes the filtered searches.

What happens if our CRM schema changes?

The platform uses field mapping configuration files that your team maintains. When CRM schemas evolve, you update the mappings and redeploy without platform vendor involvement. The SDK includes validation tools to test mappings before production deployment.

How do we prevent agents from seeing draft or confidential content?

The API accepts role-based access tokens that you generate from your identity provider. Your team defines which content repositories are accessible to which agent tiers. The platform enforces access control at query time based on the token claims.

Can we run the semantic search layer on-premises?

Yes. The platform supports containerized deployment on your Kubernetes infrastructure. You retain full data sovereignty and control network access policies. Cloud-hosted options are available for teams that prefer managed infrastructure.

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