HVAC Community Hub | Adam | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/adam_29/activity/ Activity feed for Adam. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 1772bbdbbf163576bd5154d40895117d Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Hey everyone 👋 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:39:45 +1300 Hey everyone 👋

]]> 14 0e7dea02dbb2d1805bfd4d862795b26f Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Well… that’s a solution. https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:13:54 +1300 Well… that’s a solution.

]]> 17 86bb97733d8f28790955bfaa4bd84f0a Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: CHW control valve is fully closed, but the coil […] 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted a new activity comment 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 Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The […] 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

]]> 12 7cf7a7c934a8f428466f2eec03574df1 Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors: Hey @Admin, quick question - are we allowed to post […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2751/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:08:50 +1300 Hey @Admin, quick question – are we allowed to post photos here yet?

Sometimes it’s really hard to explain certain issues just through text. A quick photo of the setup, wiring, or component makes troubleshooting way easier for everyone trying to help.

I’m asking because a few of us have run into situations where a picture could save a lot of… Read more

]]> 8 01123a83de669619955f7a92a46adc29 Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2485/#acomment-2491 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:02:03 +1300 Makes sense, I’ll double-check the charge under full load.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Seeing suction superheat swing from 8°F to 18°F on a rooftop unit – airflow and charge look fine. Could this be TXV sensing line restriction or […] ]]> 7902d3f7d2ef557db1922a0df7e50ebc Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2485/#acomment-2487 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:01:59 +1300 Good point! I’ll inspect the line carefully for any restrictions.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Seeing suction superheat swing from 8°F to 18°F on a rooftop unit – airflow and charge look fine. Could this be TXV sensing line restriction or […] ]]> f7dec12b02660dc57fa3436eb4a6204f Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Seeing suction superheat swing from 8°F to 18°F on a […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2485/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:01:57 +1300 Seeing suction superheat swing from 8°F to 18°F on a rooftop unit – airflow and charge look fine. Could this be TXV sensing line restriction or oil logging?

]]> 6 493d2c4bdf8bc525e73aba34d7d5fa7d Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2037/#acomment-2038 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:29:40 +1300 I find capturing leads the hardest part. Even when people visit the website, very few fill out the forms.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Lead Generation Mastery Understanding the HVAC Lead Generation Ecosystem Hey guys, how’s everyone doing? Today, let’s dive into why chasing leads isn’t […] ]]> 735dc984aca9bf8dbc9e9384122fa44c Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1453/#acomment-1467 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:12 +1200 Good call-I’ll verify the stat schedule isn’t sending a temp hold or eco override.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Got a split system that keeps cycling every 10 minutes-compressor stops, indoor blower keeps running, then several minutes later […] ]]> 97e7d1e110d37bd73f907d3a143d7d41 Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1453/#acomment-1465 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:11 +1200 Adding that to the plan-monitoring pressures and internal load during the cycle.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Got a split system that keeps cycling every 10 minutes-compressor stops, indoor blower keeps running, then several minutes later […] ]]> ec87b129d4a50faf99cf262d48549a4e Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1453/#acomment-1463 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:09 +1200 Haha, tracking stat behavior might’ve saved me chasing refrigerant issues.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Got a split system that keeps cycling every 10 minutes-compressor stops, indoor blower keeps running, then several minutes later […] ]]> b543737c41cf520ff202c347f8210b49 Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1453/#acomment-1461 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:08 +1200 I’ll check the mechanical side if it’s not a smart stat-good old fuzziness on those older models.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Got a split system that keeps cycling every 10 minutes-compressor stops, indoor blower keeps running, then several minutes later […] ]]> 5bfd822bc507c2eac1850b9619623c4b Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1453/#acomment-1459 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:06 +1200 Ah-smart stat in the attic. I’ll swap batteries and reinstall the stat, then monitor behavior.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Got a split system that keeps cycling every 10 minutes-compressor stops, indoor blower keeps running, then several minutes later […] ]]> 5c40e2cfb426c5dc19b91929ffc4a8d8 Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1453/#acomment-1457 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:05 +1200 Makes sense-will meter the stat input and see if voltage drops when it cycles off.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Got a split system that keeps cycling every 10 minutes-compressor stops, indoor blower keeps running, then several minutes later […] ]]> c1b6577c9001e9b70bd4cd4fb6ffd444 Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1453/#acomment-1455 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:03 +1200 Great point-I’ll trace the 24 V stat circuit next time and torque down those term blocks.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Got a split system that keeps cycling every 10 minutes-compressor stops, indoor blower keeps running, then several minutes later […] ]]> 3d5b9c6597240fc2c116eed31bc311f6 Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors: Got a split system that keeps cycling every […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1453/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:03 +1200 Got a split system that keeps cycling every 10 minutes-compressor stops, indoor blower keeps running, then several minutes later everything kicks back on. No error codes, filters and coils are clean, refrigerant is tight. Anyone run into a thermostat wiring or call issue causing weird cycling like this?

]]> 14 6413aa0c0918e100cea00a995826327a Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1369/#acomment-1381 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:10 +1200 I’ll see if I can grab a spare sensor and test it, good call.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Looking for some guidance with a Carrier 38AKS unit. This one predates the newer ComfortLink controls and is still running on an ICM board paired […] ]]> 1380b074ed73d8540bf42c03cc08e4a7 Adam posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1369/#acomment-1378 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:07 +1200 That makes sense – I’ll double-check the board input and see if the module is actually processing it right.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Looking for some guidance with a Carrier 38AKS unit. This one predates the newer ComfortLink controls and is still running on an ICM board paired […] ]]>