HVAC Community Hub | Davida | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/davida_costa/activity/ Activity feed for Davida. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:59:08 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 e7c747dc2025db34aa1acce9f0e242cd Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7763/#acomment-7768 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:05:40 +1200 I stock too much honestly. Have parts on my truck from systems I haven’t worked on in two years. Need to clean it out.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Question for the group. How many of you actually carry spare parts on the truck versus ordering as needed. I’ve been stocking […] ]]> c6ed35b1548ccc0f447e8d6c9be66ed9 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7672/#acomment-7681 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +1200 😂 damn.

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 […] ]]> b2f1b89dffc06f8c412f620c717b96bf Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7565/#acomment-7576 Sun, 31 May 2026 23:58:04 +1200 The guilt never fully goes away. You just get better at deciding which fire to put out first.

In reply to - Salvatore posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I struggle with the field vs office balance a lot.When I’m in the field I’m making money but the business stuff piles up. When I’m in […] ]]> 210fcdbf4dc93e9ffad8922fe5e98aec Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7510/#acomment-7535 Sat, 30 May 2026 01:14:19 +1200 Most people who go out on their own wish they hadn’t after year two.

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 […] ]]> 4dc05fda82e157a66d60fa8b39e6f30d Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7510/#acomment-7517 Fri, 29 May 2026 19:52:26 +1200 Just get a job. It’s a lot easier and better for happiness.

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 […] ]]> 62550dba1f53fe16357315bd1b6b0962 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7421/#acomment-7463 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:23:34 +1200 Paid for itself in the first slow season. I charge $350 to $450 per system. Two jobs a day keeps a tech productive and profitable in January.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs How are you actually surviving the slow months financially as a small business owner. Not the textbook answer. The real one. January through […] ]]> 616e544ab190d8343d14440f68483e7f Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7421/#acomment-7451 Wed, 27 May 2026 20:22:54 +1200 I added water heater replacements, indoor air quality installs, and duct cleaning to my service list specifically for slow months. Not glamorous work but it keeps techs busy and billable when the AC calls dry up.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs How are you actually surviving the slow months financially as a small business owner. Not the textbook answer. The real one. January through […] ]]> 2a26332a3d453e2087e3f8c63747009d Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7297/#acomment-7302 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:07:12 +1200 Residential to start. More variety of problems, faster learning curve. Commercial comes after you have a foundation.

In reply to - Eric posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Just got my EPA 608 cert last month. Working under a licensed guy right now learning the trade. Couple questions for anyone willing to help. What do […] ]]> b921e666818adfb4866324a5a2afe964 Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Genuine question and I want honest answers not […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7232/ Tue, 19 May 2026 06:49:00 +1200 Genuine question and I want honest answers not judgment
what are you guys actually charging for a diagnostic call right now. not the repair. just showing up, figuring out what’s wrong, telling them what it needs.
I’m at $89 and someone on here last week said they charge $189 for the same thing. both of us in the same state.
how is that… Read more

]]> 9 24d9cae9fcad159b6bfa8b4fd77d13a6 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7228/#acomment-7229 Tue, 19 May 2026 04:06:52 +1200 net 30 terms exist for a reason but 8 weeks is net 60 which you never agreed to. send a formal demand letter and cc your attorney even if you don’t actually have one yet. changes the tone fast

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Ran into something today that honestly just frustrated me. Did a full changeout for a property management company back in March. Two units. Big […] ]]> d2d87c4ebe0365d8d97012b900545505 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7052/#acomment-7203 Sat, 16 May 2026 19:04:15 +1200 Warranty work is part of the game but some days it feels like you’re working for free.

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, […] ]]> 8d2574005079ac002fcc05a2e7139c7c Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7112/#acomment-7136 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:18:13 +1200 We switched to performance material shirts and won’t go back.

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Need to order new company shirts, hoodies, equipment stickers and yard signs before things get busy again. Last batch looked great for about a […] ]]> 16f13c17800e0085aff8a5a61d6fa0b1 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6976/#acomment-6977 Thu, 07 May 2026 00:06:25 +1200 That’s why I document everything now. Photos before, during, after. Saves a lot of headaches.

In reply to - Nicolas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Had a weird situation recently with a customer after a job was already wrapped up. During the work everything was normal. Walked through […] ]]> e9dd87ad4809e6252f13350bd1ca1a32 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6800/#acomment-6857 Fri, 01 May 2026 02:57:19 +1200 I’m over by Saginaw might be able to help.

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 […] ]]> 39d3f43c3f0996fdf2baa0f250653fa8 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6800/#acomment-6850 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:45:43 +1200 If you can’t find anything I might know a guy out there.

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 […] ]]> fa71dbeeefb504bc906fcac2c31e278f Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6610 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:47 +1200 If you’re not getting callbacks you’re probably high.

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 […] ]]> 183929b6ab45bf67a69b6ed72ebb5dfc Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6419/#acomment-6434 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:47:12 +1300 Had something similar on a commercial job. Lineset kinked inside a ceiling chase. Ceiling tiles had to come down across half the floor. Customer was not happy.

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 […] ]]> ccbd1667f7b3b09a191e2b20be677f1b Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6353/#acomment-6375 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:46:21 +1300 What’s the actual HP switch trip point on that model. Carrier spec for the 24ACC636 is around 590 PSI if I remember right. If it’s tripping at 445 the switch is definitely faulty or has drifted way off spec.

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 […] ]]> 7fab0839334d3930a8c28d263a3cde74 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6065/#acomment-6096 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:23:12 +1300 Don’t try to be the hero here. Just replace it and move on.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Alright I need a reality check. Redoing some duct runs at my Dad’s place. He bought flex and left it sitting for a while. Mice clearly […] ]]> 5cb717fd325b8470b238cd11c1411551 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5751/#acomment-5796 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:26:54 +1300 Yeah, somehow it’s our fault gravity finally won.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> 3bbbf84d8b839b90381099995ba22f09 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5751/#acomment-5787 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:36:22 +1300 Every season was one more season until today.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> 80769ebbca9699593e421b023ca320ca Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5751/#acomment-5777 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:17 +1300 Because it’s been surviving, not running. Big difference.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> 07d658d28fda1384d1e93664fa96c8da Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5751/#acomment-5764 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:01:06 +1300 Rules were clearly suggestions on this one.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> 0530b9fe6208b0ab7dbb2ec9c0021169 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5751/#acomment-5758 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:50:33 +1300 No joke. I’m just following clues left by the last guy.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> 0faec07986646ea3b8f6cc9bba5ca01b Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5751/#acomment-5755 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:16:46 +1300 Every time.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> 2c8d5794f73ff1c259daff500d439dd6 Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Hello, https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5751/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:31:03 +1300 Hello,

]]> 14 392e32639ad41f0f2c610b38863daf39 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5602/#acomment-5636 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:53 +1300 Depends how you explain it. Preventing a no-cool usually lands better than maybe later.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this during a service call. Insulation gone, copper strands oxidized and starting to fray one vibration away from an intermittent fault or […] ]]> 47327db2d6f74b2b197fc25bde90a88f Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5602/#acomment-5628 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:23 +1300 Yep. Low-voltage failures get blamed on everything except the wire.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this during a service call. Insulation gone, copper strands oxidized and starting to fray one vibration away from an intermittent fault or […] ]]> c031a6072606523bbbf018a1109f413d Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5602/#acomment-5623 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:06:56 +1300 Exactly why intermittent calls exist 😂

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this during a service call. Insulation gone, copper strands oxidized and starting to fray one vibration away from an intermittent fault or […] ]]> 75c6a92711d1a882ead21021874e09ff Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5602/#acomment-5615 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:04 +1300 Not yet. Control voltage was already sagging a bit under load though.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this during a service call. Insulation gone, copper strands oxidized and starting to fray one vibration away from an intermittent fault or […] ]]> 49aed93425a4b40a6e1cc0564d96565f Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5602/#acomment-5609 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:53:12 +1300 If I can pull new, I will. If not, clean splice, heat shrink, loom, and isolate from vibration.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this during a service call. Insulation gone, copper strands oxidized and starting to fray one vibration away from an intermittent fault or […] ]]> ee4f49895178c1ed2e14e33c0e74d52f Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5602/#acomment-5605 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:19:54 +1300 Works fine until load and temp line up just right.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this during a service call. Insulation gone, copper strands oxidized and starting to fray one vibration away from an intermittent fault or […] ]]> e82369b540535e430eda8c711eb89019 Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Found this during a service call. Insulation gone, […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5602/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:32:14 +1300 Found this during a service call.
Insulation gone, copper strands oxidized and starting to fray one vibration away from an intermittent fault or a hard short. This is how nuisance trips and mystery voltage drops start.

]]> 12 1eb949be5677a6948a9aa4c136440f95 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5491/#acomment-5497 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:20:24 +1300 That contactor still got one foot in the grave and one foot on the job site 😂

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Contact points are showing early signs of heat stress and wear. Pitting and discoloration suggest rising resistance, which can lead to voltage […] ]]> 16a45fd099a91dcbf114bfafe3bd35fb Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4663/#acomment-4668 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:08:02 +1300 That’s why I stopped trusting quick vacs.Micron gauge never lies, even when the schedule does.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Pulled up thinking this was going to be a quick in-and-out. Hooked up, started pulling down, and that’s when you already know how the rest of the call […] ]]> 4617739dcb69e5121b1f69332820fd4a Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4598/#acomment-4642 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:32:31 +1300 Resting, but my brain keeps doing service calls.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Honest question because I’m curious On your day off, are you actually resting or still thinking about work you shouldn’t be thinking about? ]]> 77c8abdb2e5d1c9a2253fb9e7f67b3ff Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4402/#acomment-4404 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:12:25 +1300 Those are the calls that set the tone for the whole day.

In reply to - Theo posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment When the call matters,everything moves faster. ]]> e90aa606c59ee8918efdbb425f35c756 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4370/#acomment-4384 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:52:14 +1300 The most expensive kind of fine.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices

The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong.

]]> cd0b5c2e3a6e74bf07474b187d6fbc81 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4370/#acomment-4383 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:41:23 +1300 Every time. Experience notices things spreadsheets don’t.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices

The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong.

]]> 7549169cb88e2148cdb8d3c341523ded Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4370/#acomment-4377 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:07:23 +1300 Everything passes checks… and the comfort still tells a different story.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices

The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong.

]]> a02d97ad5adf6892c96062a51dbf900a Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong. https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4370/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:30:31 +1300 The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong.

]]> 6 7d376365da17bdb9a3377a5f74016f03 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4300/#acomment-4305 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:47:01 +1300 This never shows up in commissioning reports.

In reply to - Nathan posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Spent time in a commercial space today where nothing showed up as an obvious fault, but the comfort just wasn’t right. Areas close to the unit felt […] ]]> 427de98f2e200c52e16efa217f47a904 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4003/#acomment-4011 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:37:46 +1300 That sums it up perfectly.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Boilers rotate lead/lag like they’re supposed to… and right after that, the building starts chasing temperature for a while. Supply water jumps, […] ]]> 9f6cb7ea8be21bdac2336afa72e3ad0c Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4003/#acomment-4009 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:37:44 +1300 That sounds like a solid approach.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Boilers rotate lead/lag like they’re supposed to… and right after that, the building starts chasing temperature for a while. Supply water jumps, […] ]]> 885da71303dda8c95904655509c5bc37 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4003/#acomment-4007 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:37:43 +1300 All tied together. Might be too much change at once.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Boilers rotate lead/lag like they’re supposed to… and right after that, the building starts chasing temperature for a while. Supply water jumps, […] ]]> c48dabf906a3a26446c1f3348bf9e5a1 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4003/#acomment-4005 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:37:41 +1300 The details matter here.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Boilers rotate lead/lag like they’re supposed to… and right after that, the building starts chasing temperature for a while. Supply water jumps, […] ]]> 0219567c47b630ec7eb16f01ede87c20 Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: Boilers rotate lead/lag like they’re supposed to… and […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4003/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:37:41 +1300 Boilers rotate lead/lag like they’re supposed to… and right after that, the building starts chasing temperature for a while.
Supply water jumps, zones overreact, then everything calms down again.
Rotation works on paper, but the transition itself feels rougher than it should be.

]]> 8 272e1d1b52efd68d2c41fad3347cb255 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3873/#acomment-3878 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:17:46 +1300 Feels like lead gen has turned into operations more than marketing lately.

In reply to - Agustin posted an update in the group HVAC Lead Generation Mastery One thing I keep noticing across high-performing HVAC businesses: lead volume isn’t the bottleneck anymore -lead timing is. The same campaign […] ]]> 2fca40023dcef3baa6a8c68b917767da Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3792/#acomment-3799 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:28 +1300 We added a “not included” section and it cut these issues way down.

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 […] ]]> 2d72eb7a38cfd1bcdb2f57425151f377 Davida posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3247/#acomment-3276 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:17:32 +1300 This is gonna make the community way more personal. Love it.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors 📢 Hey everyone, good news! A lot of you have been asking for this for a long time… and yes, we were quietly working on it in […] ]]>