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Overflow Call Handling

Overflow Call Handling — Never Put a Customer on Hold Again

When your staff is on the phone, the next caller gets voicemail. Crixin catches every overflow call so no customer waits and no lead is lost.

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Your Best Customers Call During Your Busiest Hours

Peak hours mean peak call volume. Your receptionist is on one call while three more ring. Callers get hold music or voicemail. Studies show 75% of callers hang up when they reach voicemail, and most never try again.

75%
of callers hang up when they reach voicemail
34%
of callers will not wait on hold longer than 1 minute
3-5x
more calls during peak hours vs. off-peak

How it works

1

Set up overflow forwarding

Route calls to Crixin when your lines are busy, after a set number of rings, or during specific hours.

2

Crixin handles the overflow

Callers get the same professional experience — questions answered, appointments booked, messages taken.

3

Your team stays focused

No more rushing to answer the second line. Your staff handles the call in front of them while Crixin handles the rest.

Who this is for

Dental and medical offices during morning rush
Restaurants during lunch and dinner service
HVAC companies during seasonal peaks
Any business with predictable call spikes
Teams with a single receptionist handling multiple lines

Key features

Conditional call routing

Forward to Crixin only when your lines are busy, after a set number of rings, or during configured hours.

Seamless caller experience

Callers hear your business greeting, not a generic message. They do not know they have been routed to overflow.

Handles everything your staff would

Crixin answers questions, books appointments, captures leads, and takes messages — just like your front desk.

Popular industries for overflow call handling

Dental OfficesRestaurantsHvacSalons

Frequently asked questions

How does Crixin know when to pick up overflow calls?

You configure the forwarding rules with your phone provider. Common setups include: forward after 3 rings, forward when busy, or forward during specific hours.

Will callers know they are talking to AI?

Crixin uses natural-sounding voices and greets callers with your business name. Most callers cannot tell the difference.

Can I use Crixin only during peak hours?

Yes. Set up time-based forwarding so Crixin only handles calls during your busiest periods. Use it as much or as little as you need.

What happens to the information Crixin collects?

All call data — transcripts, messages, bookings — is available in your dashboard and can be sent to you via text or email in real time.

How much does overflow handling cost?

You only pay for the calls Crixin handles. On pay-as-you-go, that is $0.12/minute. On the Starter plan ($99/month), you get 1,500 included minutes.

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