HVAC Community Hub | Alexander | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/alexscott_45/activity/ Activity feed for Alexander. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:07:49 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 a9a0755f5c15c0e0a08169ff8cdf0e8e Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6635 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:59:51 +1200 I walked away from builders years ago too much headache for too little profit.

In reply to - Hunter posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Trying to get in with a few builders right now and still figuring out my pricing. Feels like I’m coming in too high because I’m not getting […] ]]> e0c5b2d4a142a2316d660c79c488dacc Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6504/#acomment-6536 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:30:49 +1200 Biggest issue I’ve had is things looking accurate on screen but off once the job starts.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been looking into software for material takeoffs on commercial jobs and honestly getting overwhelmed with options. Trying to find […] ]]> 0c8785623fead9cf7ba11838367e0bf9 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6511/#acomment-6517 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:46:31 +1200 The upgrade didn’t matter for me until I started doing longer line sets.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Bought a new vacuum pump thinking it would speed things up, but honestly not seeing much difference compared to my old one yet. Maybe I’m missing […] ]]> c254835d4d9aeef0b9617c1991ad0ca9 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6460/#acomment-6461 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:31:21 +1300 I wonder if Mingledorff merging with The Home Depot will really change much for us history suggests consolidation may just mean deeper pockets for these giants, not better tools or service for repair enthusiasts.

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 […] ]]> 2075d9383ca0ca1427f437bc74d80fd9 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6353/#acomment-6376 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:22:19 +1300 That changes everything. Swap the switch first, then recheck the rest.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Carrier 24ACC636, R410A, 3-ton. First startup of the season. Suction 115 PSI Discharge 445 PSI. Superheat 8°F. Subcooling 18°F. Ambient 74°F. Charge […] ]]> d28c78962ffec1a578e812317e57580d Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6369/#acomment-6372 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:49:59 +1300 Spent 90 minutes on a no-cool call. Checked everything. Pressures, board, contactor, capacitor. All fine. Turned out the disconnect block had one leg loose. System had single phase power the whole time and I walked right past it

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Worst misdiagnosis you’ve made that turned out to be something embarrassingly simple. We’ve all been there. Spent an hour or two […] ]]> 18a8cf5cbf650468008dfadaf130846b Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6315/#acomment-6343 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:46:22 +1300 Top it off and leave is how you get called back six months later and the customer is mad it happened again. You set yourself up for that argument the moment you dont find the leak.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices System is low on charge. No obvious leak. No oil staining anywhere on the lineset, no traces at the fittings, coil looks clean. Customer […] ]]> 1f70c8d542db8e5ff012bb38f23e5049 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6326/#acomment-6329 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:45:08 +1300 Intermittent faults are the ones that age you.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Three hours. Checked the board, checked the contactor, checked the capacitor, checked every connection in the system twice. Everything […] ]]> 9e1e769725685cfa890d9e89c4c8c2a8 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6248/#acomment-6281 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:23:29 +1300 Half the time the units are ready but the disconnects and conduit aren’t.

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs New RTUs just landed for a warehouse changeout. Three units going up on the roof later today. Always a bit of coordination getting the crane […] ]]> 659ed4ed7f836ca6592a6727cc47a135 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6182/#acomment-6198 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:03:11 +1300 Most of the time it didn’t break. It just finally stopped compensating.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had a customer today tell me, It was working fine yesterday.” Funny how that sentence usually means I’m about to find something that’s […] ]]> 3560050af90fa9b5a155025aedd2be92 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6160/#acomment-6183 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:01:27 +1300 Nothing like trying to keep a 20’ stick straight while the lift drifts slow as hell.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices 30’ ceilings + scissor lift all day. Trying to keep the trunk straight while dodging steel and sprinkler lines. Whoever drew this on paper […] ]]> faf4b18d192d80475becdc6343846549 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5970/#acomment-6043 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:11:20 +1300 There’s a side port under the rubber flap. USB cable straight to laptop. Firmware page isn’t obvious but it’s there.

In reply to - Daniel posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Has anyone successfully added R-454B or R-32 to the SMAN 360, or is that only supported on the SM380V? I’ve been digging through updates and […] ]]> c58d064ca86c293efea3c9313e87441e Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5868/#acomment-5876 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:08:50 +1300 There really needs to be a customer rating system like we have reviews for companies.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Rolled a truck in a snowstorm for an emergency call. Fee paid upfront. Homeowner fixed it themselves by the time we got there and wanted a […] ]]> 92b3d23e3f14dbf9fcb2f6a229c79a5f Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5712/#acomment-5736 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:27:39 +1300 One bad review won’t kill you but it still pisses you off.

In reply to - Leonard posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs did a big job for a client recently, everything quoted clearly, approved in advance, work done exactly how they wanted it, no change orders […] ]]> d770c41c187dfae5998d4b9fed1ba692 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5514/#acomment-5524 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:10:39 +1300 Are they bent from age or did something hit them?

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Damper blades are bent and out of alignment. Even with the actuator calling, airflow isn’t modulating evenly, which explains the uneven […] ]]> d68d3ff95e9603f21d9eb3b0e4376462 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5407/#acomment-5432 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:10:40 +1300 SEO’s handled through this community, which takes a lot off our plate. That lets us keep social simple and focus on the work while Google keeps bringing the serious calls.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs For companies using social media, are you posting yourself or having someone else handle it? Worth the effort or mostly branding? ]]> 3f9821e4b6ce8cf4278f0204dfe6abe8 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5348/#acomment-5358 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:11:49 +1300 Seen this a lot on jobs where things were added or modified over the years. Looks fine on paper, but the system never really recovered after changes.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Ran into a situation on this unit where performance just wasn’t lining up with what we expected. Everything was technically running, but the […] ]]> 28a93b713a83f3a92925d2d54f2a944e Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5204/#acomment-5219 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:30:19 +1300 Sometimes posts get buried quickly. Maybe better sorting?

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone just checking in. If you’ve faced any issues using the community, or if there’s anything you’d like us to improve or […] ]]> 67a9f44b7047c1675361e8d94b1ce4b1 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5087/#acomment-5090 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 06:30:59 +1300 Man, condensate issues are the sneakiest. Unit can be cooling perfect and still making a swimming pool on the floor.

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Got called out for a small leak and yeah… it wasn’t small. Unit’s running fine, but the condensate line is backing up and dripping right at the fittings. ]]> 9c1d0e4ef744f436648cf585f192547a Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5033/#acomment-5055 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:33:44 +1300 Honestly this pic is too relatable.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Put the phones down, the unit’s watching 👀😂?? ]]> 0c7edae1b617399ac59ed5a046643c9d Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4996/#acomment-5010 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:10:52 +1300 If it has power and won’t respond, it’s probably the board. Replace and move on.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Unit won’t respond even though everything has power. ]]> 129b246c592c483a29f681bbbc160f0c Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4948/#acomment-4949 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:44:43 +1300 That wheel’s still turning but you’re probably losing a massive amount of CFM. Static had to be through the roof before you even opened it.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer’s been saying the air never really feels strong even though the system runs all day. Opened it up today and this is what we’re working […] ]]> 80b7e9207995ba639505eaf007ca9a59 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4739/#acomment-4775 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:05:58 +1300 I’d still run it another season if it’s holding. Replacement isn’t cheap either.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened this unit up today to see how far we can push it. It’s working, but if it drops mid-week the downtime will hurt more than the repair […] ]]> a87775c38ca8b692cdf59676bff8d04b Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4697 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:44:41 +1300 Gut is important, but don’t let it override data. Seen guys chase ghosts because they felt something was off.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> 41a0335155294ff935a37c9e5eef4986 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4534 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:45:55 +1300 Old school HX test before firing it up.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> 1ec75fa3e8f4033b00af53f5c8baed63 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4456/#acomment-4467 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:10:46 +1300 This is the gap between install and service. Install ends when it runs, service starts when it needs to run consistently. That’s when these layers show up.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened the unit and found no single failed part, just inconsistent behavior caused by messy wiring and multiple small issues stacked […] ]]> eddd33966075e09fcc015fdcab6a402f Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4324/#acomment-4337 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:31:21 +1300 Will update once we get deeper into it 👍

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices We’ve got a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where one circuit runs fine and carries load, but the other keeps cycling more than it […] ]]> ce1b67236f58b369f61ee4a333a754ce Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4324/#acomment-4335 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:42:17 +1300 Honestly… same. Simple stuff bites the hardest.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices We’ve got a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where one circuit runs fine and carries load, but the other keeps cycling more than it […] ]]> 618b2c0bd310501a8a186c72a947c635 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4324/#acomment-4332 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:55:34 +1300 Possible. We haven’t ruled that out yet – it’s on the list.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices We’ve got a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where one circuit runs fine and carries load, but the other keeps cycling more than it […] ]]> 6a6567a8e6b05cd44db30dc2fe534c86 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4324/#acomment-4330 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:22:27 +1300 Uneven fouling would explain the cycling difference without touching controls.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices We’ve got a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where one circuit runs fine and carries load, but the other keeps cycling more than it […] ]]> 90c7da5a0b7031c5e23ecbe633c9ee46 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4324/#acomment-4328 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:58:40 +1300 Water side tends to get ignored when both circuits look similar. Appreciate you sharing that.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices We’ve got a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where one circuit runs fine and carries load, but the other keeps cycling more than it […] ]]> 6de8fe8e64dd9239cb698c64f0a4c696 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4324/#acomment-4327 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:55:39 +1300 😂 those are the ones that cost the most time.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices We’ve got a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where one circuit runs fine and carries load, but the other keeps cycling more than it […] ]]> 65bbcda92b85718e35c8126abeadebe6 Alexander posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: We’ve got a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where one […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4324/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:30:50 +1300 We’ve got a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where one circuit runs fine and carries load, but the other keeps cycling more than it should. Conditions look the same on both sides, which is what’s throwing us off.

Charge and controls don’t seem to be the issue. Curious if anyone’s seen this caused by something mechanical or heat-exchange… Read more

]]> 12 522d1a7ae83ce463826ab1dc737325d6 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3812/#acomment-3823 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:01:27 +1300 I tell them we’re happy to address any service issue, but we don’t negotiate based on reviews.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Reputation Powerhouse-Win Trust, Dominate Reviews, and Stand Out Outline Had an awkward situation today – customer hinted they’d leave a bad review if we didn’t adjust […] ]]> 7097f5485d9d4628fadb17f9183804f0 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3768/#acomment-3780 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:17 +1300 Pump does ramp down fast. That might be the trigger.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit still at low load. Setpoint isn’t moving, but the valve keeps opening and closing […] ]]> d3cc73043feb274391f6cecb26cb8b48 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3768/#acomment-3778 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:15 +1300 Drops pretty hard when the pump slows. That’s when it gets jumpy.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit still at low load. Setpoint isn’t moving, but the valve keeps opening and closing […] ]]> 6724206795f7829a2128a6b14a4f6363 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3768/#acomment-3776 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:14 +1300 I haven’t checked the actuator mechanics yet.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit still at low load. Setpoint isn’t moving, but the valve keeps opening and closing […] ]]> 86b943173a70940ff51eb033619d5b85 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3768/#acomment-3774 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:12 +1300 😂 apparently this one’s anxious.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit still at low load. Setpoint isn’t moving, but the valve keeps opening and closing […] ]]> 17139597833cbbc51a03dcfdd2b0205b Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3768/#acomment-3772 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:11 +1300 Yeah, the loop hasn’t been touched in years. Might be overdue.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit still at low load. Setpoint isn’t moving, but the valve keeps opening and closing […] ]]> f4b9f1791af35d281aaa8d2cda7bd599 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3768/#acomment-3770 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:10 +1300 That’s crossed my mind. Works fine once load picks up, so sizing could be biting us.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit still at low load. Setpoint isn’t moving, but the valve keeps opening and closing […] ]]> 553da0d0b5294b4b37eaab627e5d48ae Alexander posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3768/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:09 +1300 Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit still at low load.
Setpoint isn’t moving, but the valve keeps opening and closing like it’s nervous.
System behaves fine at higher load – only gets weird when things calm down.

]]> 11 3e99d3ad50fef390abc71e365a13dad8 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3475/#acomment-3476 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:13:07 +1300 Even a momentary reversal is a major issue. Check your safety chain inputs, especially the interlocks.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Ran a smoke-control test earlier, and the return fan briefly reversed direction the moment fire mode engaged. It only flipped for a […] ]]> f0c7c836e16c3211a97ff51115035c79 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3447/#acomment-3450 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:39 +1300 vrf: i’ll just send everything to ONE room and hope for the best.😂

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Seeing a VRF branch controller send way too much refrigerant to one circuit while the next branch barely gets anything. Pressures look stable at […] ]]> 9b0c092fe296ecad85ff7733ecc0b8c8 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3359/#acomment-3366 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:19:46 +1300 Seen filters collapse and create a pressure imbalance – economizer opens to compensate.

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Seeing an RTU economizer pulling in way more outside air than it’s commanded to. Minimum position looks normal in the BAS, but mixed air temps keep […] ]]> 8a56dac09e11ba1ca5b8fc256ab0e0e3 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3279/#acomment-3282 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:06 +1300 Seen this so many times. Customer always says “it was working fine last year.”

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened up this evap coil today and found this sitting in there. Explains the airflow complaints… but I’m sure there’s more hiding in this thing. ]]> c41669cbdb332027de16fc65943e6aad Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3195/#acomment-3204 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:16:48 +1300 I’m new here, still exploring everything. This really helps.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Just a quick reminder for everyone – we have multiple groups inside the community like CRM, automation, SEO, pricing & […] ]]> 839267a55d173e140b9da24fd55a11b1 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3172/#acomment-3175 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:55:46 +1300 Had a guy ask me for the “price of the screw I touched but didn’t replace.”

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, […] ]]> 1734da0f0e9008c1fe56e67b2fe5d431 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3117/#acomment-3122 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:04:01 +1300 Ah yes, the chiller “I don’t feel like running today” mode. Surging is always fun.

In reply to - Eric posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Got a centrifugal chiller that keeps surging whenever the load drops and the condenser water temp gets too low. IGVs and VFD look like they’re […] ]]> 80e8f1a369cf699c665f284105524899 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3069/#acomment-3070 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:21:10 +1300 Totally agree. I’ll try to jump into more groups this week.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I’d love to see everyone getting more involved across all the groups here. Jump in, share your thoughts, ask questions, and support each other – it […] ]]> d13f325da71404c3220dd166542b8e83 Alexander posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2883/#acomment-2886 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:14 +1300 We ran into the same issue last winter. Ended up swapping the entire motor assembly with an Evergreen ECM kit – worked great.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Ran into a Tempstar furnace today with a fried motor control module – and of course, it’s one of those DC boards that no longer exist anywhere in […] ]]>