For home & property platforms

Product knowledge for
the things you own

Every appliance has a lifespan, a maintenance schedule, and a replacement timeline. Covala structures that knowledge as API data — so you can build the app, not the database.

Maintenance schedules

Structured maintenance tasks for every product type — filter cleaning frequencies, recommended service intervals, seasonal checklists.

Lifespan intelligence

Average lifespan, signs of failure, and replacement timelines by product type. Power warranty tracking and replacement planning.

Cost of ownership

Annual energy costs, common repair costs, and total cost of ownership data. Help users make informed decisions about repair vs replace.

API example

One endpoint, structured home intelligence

knowledge endpoint
GET /v2/knowledge?product_type=dishwashers&types=maintenance,lifespan
{
  "product_type": "Dishwashers",
  "knowledge": [
    {
      "type": "maintenance",
      "items": [
        {
          "task": "Clean filter",
          "frequency": "Monthly",
          "difficulty": "Easy"
        },
        {
          "task": "Run cleaning cycle",
          "frequency": "Monthly",
          "difficulty": "Easy"
        },
        {
          "task": "Inspect spray arms",
          "frequency": "Every 3 months",
          "difficulty": "Easy"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "type": "lifespan",
      "avg_years": 10,
      "signs_of_failure": [
        "Leaking",
        "Poor cleaning",
        "Strange noises"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

What you don't have to build

Home product data is fragmented across manufacturer sites, user manuals, and energy databases. Covala structures it so you don't have to.

Researching maintenance schedules for every appliance category manually
Building a product knowledge database from scratch
Tracking lifespan and warranty data across product types
Sourcing energy cost and efficiency ratings
Maintaining a replacement planning algorithm per category
With Covala, that's one API call.
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_cvl_live_..." api.covala.com/v2/knowledge?product_type=dishwashers&types=maintenance
Beyond the basics

Beyond maintenance schedules

Maintenance data is the hook. The rest of the platform makes your app indispensable.

Cross-retailer pricing

Current prices from 20 retailers for replacement purchasing. Cross-retailer matching means one product, every price — so users can find the best deal when it's time to replace.

Error code lookup

When something breaks, structured diagnostics by product type. Error codes with causes, severity levels, and fix steps — so your app can help users troubleshoot before calling a technician.

Brand intelligence

1,400+ brand profiles with quality tiers to inform replacement recommendations. Help users understand which brands are reliable across different product categories.

AI-optimized format

Feed product knowledge directly to AI assistants. Request format=ai for condensed summaries optimized for LLM context windows — perfect for AI-powered home management chatbots.

Frequently asked questions

What is structured product maintenance data?

Structured product maintenance data is machine-readable information about how to care for a product — organized by product type. For each category like dishwashers or HVAC systems, Covala provides maintenance tasks with frequencies (monthly, quarterly, annually), difficulty levels, seasonal considerations, and recommended service intervals. Instead of parsing user manuals, you query one API endpoint and get clean JSON.

How can I add appliance lifespan tracking to my app?

Use Covala’s knowledge API with the lifespan type. For any product type, you get average lifespan in years, common signs of failure, and replacement timeline data. Combine this with the product’s purchase date in your app to show users how much life is left in their appliances and when to start planning replacements.

Does Covala provide cost of ownership data?

Yes. Covala’s knowledge layer includes cost of ownership data per product type — annual energy costs, common repair costs, and total cost of ownership estimates. This powers repair-vs-replace decisions: when a 9-year-old dishwasher needs a $400 repair, your app can show the user that a new one costs $550 and will save $50/year in energy.

Can I use product data for a property management platform?

Yes. Covala covers 620+ product types across appliances, HVAC, electronics, and home equipment — everything a property management platform needs. Maintenance schedules help you generate work orders. Lifespan data powers capital planning. Cross-retailer pricing helps with procurement. All structured as API data, not scattered across vendor sites.

What product types does Covala have maintenance data for?

Covala has maintenance data for 620+ product types including dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, HVAC systems, water heaters, range hoods, garbage disposals, air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and more. Each product type has structured maintenance tasks, lifespan data, and cost of ownership information — all accessible through a single REST API.

Build home intelligence, not product databases

Maintenance schedules, lifespan data, and replacement planning for 620+ product types across 20 retailers — all from one API.