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Cameron posted a new activity comment

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:49:07 +1200

Love walking into a room like this for the first time. It’s like a puzzle. You spend the first hour just tracing piping and figuring out what goes where before you even touch anything.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs First visit to a new commercial customer today. They said the previous company just stopped showing up about 6 months ago and nobody has been in […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:34:23 +1200

You said the air handler was backordered. How long did they quote you originally vs how long it actually took?

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Early morning supply house run. Got a changeout today, 3 ton Carrier split system going into a ranch style home with a crawlspace. Customer has […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:38:46 +1200

If you’re the tenant just ask. Worst they can say is no. But put it in writing so it’s documented.

In reply to - Oliver posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices You rent a house here in California where rent is around $2,500 a month. It’s been 90-100° outside and your AC is keeping the house […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:21:44 +1200

Wednesday but it’s an emergency at 5pm Friday

In reply to - Henry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Genuinely curious how you all handle the customer who calls at 4:55pm on a Friday saying their AC has been out since Wednesday.

Cameron posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Quickbooks is by far the best because it will scale […]

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +1200

Quickbooks is by far the best because it will scale with your business. It works well especially if you are not using any CRM right now. There are some free options too like Freshbooks and Wave if you’re not ready to commit to paying for it yet.

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:20:45 +1200

Based on the thickness I’d guess minimum 3 years, probably longer.

In reply to - Jules posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs No filter. Ever. Apparently.

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:41:07 +1200

The no negative comments from guys who took over daddy’s business line made me laugh because we all know exactly who that’s directed at. Built different when you had no safety net.

In reply to - Nathan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Looking for guidance and possibly a mentor.4 years ago I walked out of my job and started my own thing on a hope, a prayer, and betting […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Fri, 29 May 2026 22:24:38 +1200

Man let people build their thing without that energy.

In reply to - Oliver posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Curious on what people did for marketing starting out. I have been posting in Facebook groups and boosting Facebook posts. Started in March. April […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:11 +1200

It’s still worth it, it’s just way harder than it used to be and both things can be true at the same time.

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 […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:23:49 +1200

That last sentence is everything.

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Quoted a job on Monday. Customer said they needed to think about it. Just drove past their house and saw another company’s truck in the driveway.

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:02:50 +1200

I have like 14 reviews. You think that’s hurting the ad performance?

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Question for the group, specifically for the people who have been running their own shop for 3+ years. What actually moved the needle for […]

Cameron posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Question for the group, specifically for the people who […]

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:31:00 +1200

Question for the group, specifically for the people who have been running their own shop for 3+ years.
What actually moved the needle for you marketing wise when you were small? Not what you heard works. What actually worked for you specifically.
I’ve been doing Google Ads for 4 months, spending about 800/mo. Getting calls but the quality… Read more

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:51:02 +1200

Service trucks alone are insane now.

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, […]

Cameron posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Hey,

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:48:00 +1200

Hey,

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:23:59 +1200

I’ve noticed the sweet spot is usually investing in what touches your hands every day—good hand tools and a solid bag—while going mid-range on specialty items you might only use weekly. The interesting thing is, after a year or two, you’ll have a much clearer picture of what actually earns its place in your setup versus what just takes up space.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Just getting into HVAC and already realizing I’ll probably go through a few tool bags 😅 trying to figure out if it’s better to start cheap […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:31:06 +1200

Honestly might be quicker just grabbing a cheap setup and returning it.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs staying with family out here and ran into a small ac issue… looks like a pinhole somewhere. i’ve got some tools on me but not enough to fix it […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:13:16 +1200

Not gonna lie some of them make it way worse than it was.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Ever had a customer try to fix it themselves before calling you… and make it worse?

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:19:03 +1200

Not bad luck just systems at the end of their life.

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Fix one thing and something else shows up right after… feels like some calls just don’t want to end. You walk in thinking it’s a quick job and […]

Cameron posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Fix one thing and something else shows up right after… […]

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:47:00 +1200

Fix one thing and something else shows up right after… feels like some calls just don’t want to end. You walk in thinking it’s a quick job and next thing you know you’re chasing a second issue. Happens more than I’d like to admit. You guys run into this a lot or just bad luck days?

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:01:24 +1200

Blower speed settings get overlooked a lot wrong tap and the whole system reads off.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Ran into a system today where suction pressure looked low so it seemed like a charge issue at first, but after checking a bit more it turned out to […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:45:13 +1300

500 on residential. 300 on commercial. Different expectations, different standards.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Do you pull to 300 microns or 500 microns on a residential install and has it ever actually made a difference in the real world?

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:46:22 +1300

This is a checklist item now on every single one of my installs. Lineset visual sign off before wall closes. Written down. Crew signs it.

In reply to - Henry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Callback for low cooling. Pressures look like a restriction. Traced it back to the lineset inside the wall kinked at the corner where it […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:40:49 +1300

Helps dispatch see who’s closest to the next call.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices For the guys running crews out in the field, how do you handle downtime when the board gets slow? I’ve been wondering how others keep their […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:02:19 +1300

If the only thing separating you from the next guy is price, AI isn’t your problem.

In reply to - Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Anyone else noticing customers coming in way more “prepared” than before? Not just YouTube stuff I mean price ranges, part numbers, even […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:37:03 +1300

Nothing like watching $40k hanging off a chain to wake you up in the morning.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Spent more time planning the lift than the actual setting weights, rigging points, curb alignment, clearances. One bad pick and it’s an […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:29:07 +1300

That coil is done. Even if you straighten fins, internal damage like that kills heat transfer and head pressure just keeps climbing.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Coil is visibly collapsed and airflow is completely compromised. Between the bent fins and distorted coil face, heat rejection is shot […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:20:37 +1300

Any zoning or dampers in that run?

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Runs. Moves air. Still wrong. Temps won’t hold and nothing points to a clean failure. Been staring at duct and balance longer than I planned.

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:10:34 +1300

My Google listing is handled through HVAC Community Hub, so that frees up a lot of my time. Google still brings the most serious calls for us.

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?

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:34:49 +1300

Any pressure swings when it cycles?

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Still running… just waiting for the right day to ruin someone’s schedule 😬

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:14:56 +1300

Was it a battery stat?

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer said the unit keeps doing its own thing. Pulled the thermostat off the wall and suddenly the system made a lot more sense.

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:46:07 +1300

Hidden problems are the most expensive ones.

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Opened the wall expecting to swap a control wire and walked straight into this. No box, no connectors, bare copper twisted and buried like it was […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:05:47 +1300

That’s special.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution.

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:21:18 +1300

Why is everything always live when you get there?

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices From the floor everything looked normal, nothing to flag until the ceiling was already open and the ductwork was right there, packed tight […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:10:13 +1300

Gut over gauges. Learned that the hard way.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Ever leave a job thinking, System’s running… should be fine? Pressures look okay. Air’s cool. Customer seems satisfied.Then your phone […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:30:30 +1300

The numbers look fine jobs always make me slow down.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs The toughest troubleshooting isn’t when something fails loudly – it’s when everything almost works. Readings look acceptable. Controls respond. […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:17:22 +1300

The calm before the work order.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Noticing condenser fan amps creeping up over a few weeks with no alarms and no visible mechanical issues. Fans still stage and respond correctly, […]

Cameron posted a new activity comment

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:48:20 +1300

Good catch. I’ll open the panel and check the connections next visit.