https://hvachub.co/members/adam_29/activity/ Activity feed for Adam. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:15 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 8bc3c585e286435c6f243a18d21ec228 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7695/#acomment-7705 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:26:52 +1200 45-50 means you have a plan and you care that they have a life and a family.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs During peak summer months is a service tech averaging 40-46 hrs per week considered overworked. I have techs saying we need another hire because […] ]]> 17e95b5fde8c11300e6da5e0f2826e08 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7672/#acomment-7690 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:19:33 +1200 Just do what you gotta do. Stop asking questions only you can answer.

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs I have a chance to get into some decent work. Constant-ish. To get into it I have to lower my prices a good amount. Beat out two companies […] ]]> ee6f4bae8fff5c5a77d3a0aad1a5ea7c https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7618/#acomment-7666 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:59 +1200 Called to a house last summer. Homeowner installed a MrCool mini split in his garage. No vapor barrier on the line set, precharged lines kinked at the corner, unit mounted six inches from the ceiling. Somehow it was cooling. I told him enjoy it while it lasts and gave him my card.

In reply to - Antonio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices What do yall think about MrCool equipment and homeowners installing their own stuff? Sounds like good job security but I do find it […] ]]> e7fe23ea10f9e21d796d901c87e326d5 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7373/#acomment-7456 Wed, 27 May 2026 20:44:14 +1200 We hit around 120 contracts last year and it genuinely changed everything about how I sleep at night. Recurring revenue is the answer honestly.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’ve been in this industry for 11 years and I want to ask something that nobody really talks about honestly. Is HVAC still actually worth it […] ]]> 14cc84917b73f11bfd9bcc083dc82749 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7370/#acomment-7381 Tue, 26 May 2026 06:24:20 +1200 6 weeks?? I can’t survive 6 weeks of this heading into summer.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs so my google business profile got suspended this morning with zero warning no email. no explanation. just suspended when I went to check […] ]]> 849eb153bc0bd1223ea7a90aca35c215 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7344/#acomment-7356 Sun, 24 May 2026 00:24:55 +1200 That is terrifying and extremely relatable.

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Honest question for the business owners in here. Do you actually take days off or do you just call them days off and then work anyway? I […] ]]> 4bcb35c16b5512e6a153ecc07e308386 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7312/#acomment-7329 Fri, 22 May 2026 19:16:09 +1200 Got a quote from a different carrier last month and saved 4,200 annually for literally the same coverage. Same limits, everything. Shop it.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs I want to know who else is getting absolutely crushed by insurance this year. General liability went up 22% at renewal. Commercial auto up […] ]]> 7c28562117af35b774f13aad84c2b8e2 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7237/#acomment-7256 Tue, 19 May 2026 20:37:27 +1200 I have no idea how they sleep at night but apparently business is good.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer called at 4:55pm. system not cooling. told them I could be there in the morning. they said never mind they’ll call someone else. called back […] ]]> 1d5d64ebed733858ddbbd3d8481a0f30 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7237/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:54:00 +1200 Customer called at 4:55pm. system not cooling. told them I could be there in the morning. they said never mind they’ll call someone else.
called back at 7:30pm to tell me the other company quoted them $1,200 to replace a capacitor and asked if I could beat it.
I said $180 parts and labor.
they said wow why is there such a big difference?
I said… Read more

]]> 7 dea59ba0654da64fb7d25f90b65287df https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7030/#acomment-7105 Wed, 13 May 2026 20:53:55 +1200 Yep. Bad installs make the whole trade look bad.

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hey, ]]> ffdf20d5e778b16ca896e14bfd95f1b6 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7052/#acomment-7103 Wed, 13 May 2026 20:49:33 +1200 And they wonder why companies hate warranty work.

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Everybody talks about warranty like it’s free work for HVAC companies Meanwhile you’re driving back out, dealing with parts, labor, callbacks, […] ]]> 146e63a708ad4c88395129226d051a95 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7037/#acomment-7071 Tue, 12 May 2026 22:09:12 +1200 The average homeowner has no idea what overhead actually looks like in this business.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anybody else feel like customers think HVAC companies just randomly started charging more overnight 😅 Meanwhile equipment prices, parts, […] ]]> 798255c123b5be1da699e07d3c8ad646 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6855/#acomment-6961 Sun, 03 May 2026 22:11:24 +1200 Big part of this job is just managing expectations, not fixing equipment.

In reply to - William posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices walked into a house today and thermostat was set to 60 place already freezing. customer goes it’s not cooling right stood there for a second […] ]]> 84d3210d0378695f3ad2610984d47d68 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6828/#acomment-6846 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:33:38 +1200 Too much work honestly I’d rather focus on jobs.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Started thinking about this recently… I don’t really track where most of my calls come from. You guys keeping track of that or just letting it run? ]]> 27c835f1b118b29f90dc1545ed78f002 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6795/#acomment-6809 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:12:45 +1200 If your site isn’t bringing calls, it’s useless no matter what you spent.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Curious what you guys are spending on your websites these days. Feels like it can go from cheap to expensive real fast. ]]> 1772bbdbbf163576bd5154d40895117d https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6646/#acomment-6648 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:03:17 +1200 High superheat with low suction will trick you every time, but if airflow is restricted the evaporator isn’t absorbing enough heat, so it looks like low charge even when it’s not.

In reply to - Edward posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Suction 60 psi, superheat 20+, looked like low charge turned out to be airflow. Static was through the roof. Fixed that and everything lined up. ]]> e75f8d35831c10994d93d7fc1bb82077 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6460/#acomment-6474 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:05:19 +1300 Mergers like Mingledorff’s with The Home Depot seem more about diluting genuine craftsmanship and innovation with corporate overlords, perpetuating an unsustainable cycle of mediocrity.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone, just heard the news about Mingledorff’s merging with The Home Depot. I’m curious what we think this means for us in the repair […] ]]> 1b440dd4540597f05c9bc333c3d269be https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6300/#acomment-6337 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:45:41 +1300 Expensive lesson.

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Sub passed inspection on paper, got paid, and disappeared. Now the GC is calling me every morning and the rework is coming out of […] ]]> 56c830093232ea1bd862ee1e464f525d https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/#acomment-5339 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:43:37 +1300 That’s a great point. Different tools for different stages especially as risk and workload increase.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone 👋 ]]> 9d393a25b5e37a2312f2795974e260d4 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/#acomment-5329 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:05:13 +1300 Appreciate the detailed breakdown. Ease of certificates and renewals is something people overlook until they’re busy.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone 👋 ]]> 52a0ac3005ef55e41dfc4f6955180850 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/#acomment-5319 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:05:40 +1300 That’s the tradeoff. Direct is simple, brokers can spot things you might miss.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone 👋 ]]> e0e8fc2bd27f34d3edf3f7fc910b1df4 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/#acomment-5305 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:13:07 +1300 Same experience here. Bundles help, but only after comparing properly.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone 👋 ]]> c88d9e792b90cf3c17800e02f1632451 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/#acomment-5291 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:08:19 +1300 Buying the policy is easy- finding out how it responds is the real test.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone 👋 ]]> 2360fed0705fbcc4b46b0c8977f21e63 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/#acomment-5279 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:57:19 +1300 Someone who understands contractor risks makes a huge difference.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone 👋 ]]> 5f8c4436a9db7e49b69e78bbb54d1f1c https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/#acomment-5272 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:22:18 +1300 True. Cheap looks good until the first real problem shows up.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone 👋 ]]> 45d4e3e009f25a8e95eeed087da2533f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:39:45 +1300 Hey everyone 👋

]]> 14 0e7dea02dbb2d1805bfd4d862795b26f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/#acomment-4856 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:15:32 +1300 Definitely not tech-friendly.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution. ]]> 72e7db0e4a43ab8d0e935c169c2c43f1 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/#acomment-4854 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:16:52 +1300 Agreed. Execution makes all the difference.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution. ]]> e1680cdf92f8f5d0cfba5809eec48ab7 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/#acomment-4852 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:40:04 +1300 That’s one way to put it.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution. ]]> c995b4e5262616186b5bdbc2d1609e2b https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/#acomment-4849 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:41:15 +1300 Creative, if nothing else.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution. ]]> 93e989e54f447dd5eba320002c1f2f5a https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/#acomment-4846 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:46:47 +1300 Yeah, a lot going on in a very small space.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution. ]]> e577747266cd770f71dafc6ebd33868f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/#acomment-4840 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:41:06 +1300 That’s usually how these end up.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution. ]]> 200513f76e651259a87a12fc6e6b7c8b https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/#acomment-4831 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:34:13 +1300 Which state allows this?

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution. ]]> 6ddd4206ca27cd1a8d4d65d73c641108 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/#acomment-4828 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:58:46 +1300 That’s assuming it’s actually terminated correctly.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution. ]]> d199988ed3188affe6cd2dff9ee5c1b3 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:13:54 +1300 Well… that’s a solution.

]]> 17 86bb97733d8f28790955bfaa4bd84f0a https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4055/#acomment-4065 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:46:19 +1300 Feedback looks right, but I’ll verify stroke mechanically.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs CHW control valve is fully closed, but the coil keeps picking up heat. Supply water temps stay steady, yet return temps say flow is still […] ]]> 38b421a444ee6ac5d5f8480c881ac21e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4055/#acomment-4063 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:46:17 +1300 That’s a solid test to separate logic from hardware.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs CHW control valve is fully closed, but the coil keeps picking up heat. Supply water temps stay steady, yet return temps say flow is still […] ]]> 21f7b4b16243040a8c3f1ee589a8d138 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4055/#acomment-4061 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:46:15 +1300 No intentional bypass, but I’ll trace the piping again.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs CHW control valve is fully closed, but the coil keeps picking up heat. Supply water temps stay steady, yet return temps say flow is still […] ]]> c85eabb1dd058b7a16fa5f7e66d6731a https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4055/#acomment-4059 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:46:14 +1300 Haven’t isolated yet – that’s next.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs CHW control valve is fully closed, but the coil keeps picking up heat. Supply water temps stay steady, yet return temps say flow is still […] ]]> 46e287a46e282d5bcd418c46f6293602 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4055/#acomment-4057 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:46:12 +1300 Actuator shows 0%, but water’s clearly moving.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs CHW control valve is fully closed, but the coil keeps picking up heat. Supply water temps stay steady, yet return temps say flow is still […] ]]> cc78e435b570b1f70ad561a15044195c https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4055/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:46:10 +1300 CHW control valve is fully closed, but the coil keeps picking up heat.
Supply water temps stay steady, yet return temps say flow is still sneaking through somewhere.

]]> 10 efed3d132976da3fd91475bb79f9015f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3792/#acomment-3801 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:29 +1300 Been there. One extra task turns into ten before you realize it.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Running into an issue with a maintenance contract that looked fine on paper but keeps getting stretched in real life. Client keeps […] ]]> 928fb51a5db5e85658ed591aacb6fdf9 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3172/#acomment-3173 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:55:43 +1300 Next they’ll ask you to itemize the gas you burned driving to their house.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Why do some customers want a full parts breakdown like they’re building the unit themselves this weekend? Can you list every screw, clamp, […] ]]> d568643c94e316b80b665703c70728c6 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2898/#acomment-2910 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:37 +1300 Makes sense. The staging logic might need a little timing adjustment.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The compressors don’t sound healthy at all – that unload cycle rattles like it’s struggling to […] ]]> 9d19cb6caa6031fcd48f57645e8b58c0 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2898/#acomment-2908 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:35 +1300 That’s a good point. I’ll check the sight glass – could explain that weird noise on unload.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The compressors don’t sound healthy at all – that unload cycle rattles like it’s struggling to […] ]]> f60ac22f32ae4431a61a0e18651bd5cc https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2898/#acomment-2906 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:33 +1300 Interesting -I’ll add that to the list. The board’s been logging random temps lately.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The compressors don’t sound healthy at all – that unload cycle rattles like it’s struggling to […] ]]> 83bf4495ae5a5d6bce3d46adc7f2afe7 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2898/#acomment-2904 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:31 +1300 Right, I’ll clean and re-seat the flame sensors. It’s been a while since this unit’s had a deep maintenance.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The compressors don’t sound healthy at all – that unload cycle rattles like it’s struggling to […] ]]> 79d3e195b2cb0d0915b35591ae2a9edd https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2898/#acomment-2902 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:29 +1300 Good call. I’ll trace that wiring tomorrow – could be something simple like a loose connection.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The compressors don’t sound healthy at all – that unload cycle rattles like it’s struggling to […] ]]> e6ee28723200c38b26f5baddb1bba95e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2898/#acomment-2900 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:28 +1300 Yeah, that’s what it feels like. Sounds mechanical, but pressures don’t show anything crazy.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The compressors don’t sound healthy at all – that unload cycle rattles like it’s struggling to […] ]]> dc99fa9e4057366fc4be6d60f20dd412 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2898/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:25 +1300 Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The compressors don’t sound healthy at all – that unload cycle rattles like it’s struggling to breathe.
Cooling stage 3 & 4 went into alert, and both heat stages 3 & 4 refused to light.
All the sensors check fine, airflow’s good… but it feels like this unit’s got a control issue hiding somewhere deep.… Read more

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