HVAC Community Hub | Emiliano | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/emiliano_ruiz55/activity/ Activity feed for Emiliano. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:15 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 4d577c37ffd8eaea235a14b72e7a38f7 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7672/#acomment-7701 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:27:00 +1200 Can you pull a profit at that amount. That’s the only question that matters.

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 […] ]]> 44f33bc7141ee39676074ec88a450ce5 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/#acomment-7575 Sun, 31 May 2026 23:52:23 +1200 That’s a systems problem not a capacity problem. You don’t need more people yet. You need documented processes so the quality doesn’t live only in your head.

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 […] ]]> 916ec872b776836c9d1e96ee21c1be19 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/#acomment-7570 Sun, 31 May 2026 22:07:31 +1200 Hiring without systems just means more people doing things inconsistently. Fix the process first then add the people.

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 […] ]]> 01b5c5f07945ae1413727a812ea8d60a Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/#acomment-7562 Sun, 31 May 2026 20:19:16 +1200 What specifically are you trying to figure out. Hiring, pricing, marketing, operations. The word mentorship gets thrown around a lot but it’s more useful if you know exactly what problem you’re trying to solve.

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 […] ]]> 3f773b822a1face993dc91c408d17066 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7510/#acomment-7532 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:58:34 +1200 Referrals only work when you have a customer base to pull from. When you’re starting out with 12 customers that loop is pretty small. You need volume first.

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 […] ]]> ea75fa5a69c9b6970b6a19664295c735 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7490/#acomment-7507 Fri, 29 May 2026 03:12:34 +1200 Found a leak last week on a unit another company said needed replacement. Schrader valve. $45 fix. Same age system. Not every old unit is done.

In reply to - Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had a moment yesterday that’s been sitting with me.Called out to a longtime customer. Widow in her late 70s, been using us for 11 years. […] ]]> 2ce8737caeaa2a7a5077f688bdf51a4f Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7478/#acomment-7484 Thu, 28 May 2026 20:54:58 +1200 $150 service call applied to repair if they move forward same day. $95 if they already know what it needs and I’m just there to do the work. Different calls different rates.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs What are yall charging for service calls? I have been told im way too high @ $125 and $60 per hour per man. ]]> 2ad24b5d6c8b851bc5bffd6a3a40887b Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7424/#acomment-7436 Wed, 27 May 2026 19:30:23 +1200 Every single time without exception.

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. ]]> 1f027ee11188bbcc3de924d63187f670 Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: I've had 3 calls this month from homeowners who […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7277/ Wed, 20 May 2026 08:33:00 +1200 I’ve had 3 calls this month from homeowners who installed their own mini splits and now something isn’t right. Each call was at least 2 hours of sorting through their install mistakes. Part of me is annoyed. Part of me realizes these are now customers who will call me for everything going forward because they learned their lesson.
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]]> 3 4c3be70360daf0a633b3706076ec948a Emiliano posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Need to order new company shirts, hoodies, […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7112/ Wed, 13 May 2026 22:32:00 +1200 Need to order new company shirts, hoodies, equipment stickers and yard signs before things get busy again.
Last batch looked great for about a month then the shirts started shrinking, decals faded, and half the stickers started peeling off the condensers.
Who are you guys using that actually holds up in this trade?

]]> 15 af6e152e1fbfac1c8fe8cc9750b60458 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6978/#acomment-6990 Thu, 07 May 2026 19:04:35 +1200 Stopped chasing cheap residential leads and things got way better.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Realizing lately being good at HVAC and actually growing a company are two completely different things 😅 Feels like everybody online’s selling […] ]]> 4916bbda177671d1cb354664b846e0b5 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6646/#acomment-6673 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:44:21 +1200 Most misdiagnosed low charge calls are actually airflow problems.

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. ]]> 5859a265ce0213080165eac35d980059 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6511/#acomment-6532 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:19:09 +1200 There is a difference, especially if you’re pulling through moisture or on bigger installs.

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 […] ]]> 149eb01a18787fde05bc9fa8f1daff5d Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6430/#acomment-6437 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:12:19 +1300 15 minutes if your pump and hoses are in good shape. Double that if they’re not.

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? ]]> 0603828cd8feb8355dc2543113041072 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6388/#acomment-6394 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:21:14 +1300 Good to know. Solenoid failure is way more common than the valve itself seizing.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Went out on a spring service call this week. Homeowner mentioned their heating bills were a lot higher than usual this winter but figured it was […] ]]> 3670328f39689180589133a35d2854e6 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6120/#acomment-6127 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:36:05 +1300 Stack two tight turns in a row and you can feel the pressure drop before you even run it.

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Spent a good hour on this one just trying to balance it without overcomplicating the layout. Biggest headache was keeping velocity where I […] ]]> 9aa810dc96e10970de9b5f312148aaf3 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5820/#acomment-5836 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:29:33 +1300 How old was that unit?

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs This motor’s been making noise for a while. Guess today was the day it finally quit. ]]> 516e5761ff5e89a6ba8b37548239915c Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5598/#acomment-5624 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:26:19 +1300 I do time and material with margin added. Break everything down so nothing gets missed.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Trying to tighten up how I’m pricing new residential builds. I’ll go deep into plans, take my time, and still end up missing jobs or finding out […] ]]> 1bcb0934329f7744ea65d9d2d5db1af3 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5247/#acomment-5267 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:30:42 +1300 Flow instability on cold rooms is tricky because everything can look normal at first
Usually ends up being air, valves, or balance issues hiding in the system.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Unit running flow not stable tracking it. ]]> 509b95666cfe7f48b8054baed873eff8 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4818/#acomment-4821 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:59:06 +1300 Half the time that feeling is just overthinking. I’ve chased plenty of ghosts early in my career.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had one of the guys out on this unit today. System was running, but amps weren’t steady and pressures didn’t really match what the load […] ]]> 9615f5166094ea457fc40465a0f7d94f Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4520/#acomment-4521 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:21:32 +1300 Honestly, you’ve still got options. Handshake or not, there are legal ways to go after it, especially if you’ve got texts or invoices.

In reply to - Alessandro posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anyone here dealt with a homeowner dragging payments out after the work is done? We wrapped up a replacement on a rental property a while back […] ]]> 06a4146883f79ea064325dac82de3db7 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4334/#acomment-4342 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:23:51 +1300 Mechanical side problems are always quieter. Controls get blamed because they’re easier to point at.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Spent time looking at a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where, on paper, both circuits should behave the same. Same room, same water […] ]]> 8db4db41c34c2ea60eb2c59dafb41ac8 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4233/#acomment-4247 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:41 +1300 That’s the line. Not failing – just uncomfortable.

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors This unit’s been running longer than it should without anyone actually checking it. Numbers were fine. But the panel told a different […] ]]> 537721ce2a520040c220c132fcc8219b Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4233/#acomment-4245 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:39 +1300 Yeah, because nothing broke. But prevention doesn’t make noise.

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors This unit’s been running longer than it should without anyone actually checking it. Numbers were fine. But the panel told a different […] ]]> 3cbd08285d34c09c3453850af735c4ab Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4233/#acomment-4243 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:38 +1300 Exactly. Most real work lives in that in-between space.

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors This unit’s been running longer than it should without anyone actually checking it. Numbers were fine. But the panel told a different […] ]]> 2c5e569f555a4d92e1b6ae4936573599 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4233/#acomment-4241 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:36 +1300 That’s a perfect way to put it. Habit lasts until it doesn’t.

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors This unit’s been running longer than it should without anyone actually checking it. Numbers were fine. But the panel told a different […] ]]> ad7e1be6a6f678fcbe2c5360764a102c Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4233/#acomment-4239 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:34 +1300 That line matters more than most people think. Running is a low bar.

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors This unit’s been running longer than it should without anyone actually checking it. Numbers were fine. But the panel told a different […] ]]> 72a332a09a68dd4b9b99bf7570f2300f Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4233/#acomment-4237 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:32 +1300 That’s the uncomfortable truth. Most breakdowns give plenty of warnings – they’re just easy to ignore.

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors This unit’s been running longer than it should without anyone actually checking it. Numbers were fine. But the panel told a different […] ]]> be5d6d987dfcd035adbbfcbd57d9e6b7 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4233/#acomment-4235 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:30 +1300 Dust doesn’t rush. It just quietly keeps score.

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors This unit’s been running longer than it should without anyone actually checking it. Numbers were fine. But the panel told a different […] ]]> a264a651c60fb75a4bf45c24cd416907 Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors: This unit’s been running longer than it should without […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4233/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:29 +1300 This unit’s been running longer than it should without anyone actually checking it. Numbers were fine. But the panel told a different story. Dust where there shouldn’t be dust. Heat marks starting to show. Wiring still intact, but not clean. Nothing urgent today. Just one of those setups that reminds you why working doesn’t always mean… Read more

]]> 14 cef02afeaa6af9205608e0cf6bce0943 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4012/#acomment-4019 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:37:54 +1300 Seen guys wrap just the bottom half and call it done. Doesn’t work.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Basement mechanical room, duct running overhead, and you can already see moisture marks starting on the ceiling nearby. Room stays cool, but […] ]]> 0755c03ca5a8089fa55e65f96bf05cfd Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3195/#acomment-3208 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:16:51 +1300 Thanks for organizing all this. Makes learning a lot easier.

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 & […] ]]> 09e86c1592fcf752916dc8d0a67553ec Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2713/#acomment-2716 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:56:35 +1300 We just wrapped a hospital project -balancing took longer than the actual install!

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Air balancing isn’t just a final step; it’s what decides if the system actually performs the way it was designed. ]]> ed5037d89bdebe9b6048685c70818945 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2665/#acomment-2666 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:26:07 +1300 Check the VFD’s minimum frequency setting – sometimes it’s too low, causing unstable flow.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’m troubleshooting a chilled water pump with a VFD – pump is running, amps look normal, but flow rate is inconsistent. Sometimes it dips even […] ]]> 672cd91bfe0d4d8b2e2cd021256bc3eb Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2560/#acomment-2563 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:56:21 +1300 Maybe the coil just wants to chill out too much 😅

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Noticed the evaporator coil icing up on a commercial AC. Airflow looks fine, refrigerant charge seems correct, but the coil keeps freezing […] ]]> 9d7e08e7d4c39b2060a76c3b0fb81bfc Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2363/#acomment-2380 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:47:38 +1300 Our website now highlights reviews first – before any services. Leads have been calling faster.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Reputation Powerhouse-Win Trust, Dominate Reviews, and Stand Out Outline Hey friends, Ever thought about how much power your reputation has in your […] ]]> 93724fda537eda2313185deff8221299 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2323/#acomment-2324 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:28:38 +1300 Could also be a malfunctioning TXV. If it’s stuck open, the coil can ice up even with correct charge.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’m working on a commercial AC unit and ran into a frustrating problem -the evaporator coil keeps freezing. Airflow seems fine, the filters are […] ]]> 6ef5d5d49ad21f21a69e0f0334fbc59d Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2151/#acomment-2156 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:23:33 +1300 Make sure the supply voltage is stable- upstream fluctuations can mess with VSDs.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Strange voltage drop on a variable-speed blower – unit won’t ramp properly even after checking all connections. ]]> 6ac9257fdace8443efd5a4113c558cf9 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2114/#acomment-2121 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:58:28 +1300 Can preventive maintenance actually increase revenue?

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hey HVAC pros, Here’s the reality: reactive repairs are costly, time-consuming, and stressful -both for your team and your […] ]]> 4751b97b52084b7ab4dfa2ccdc5bc0f7 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1275/#acomment-1280 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:43:08 +1200 Fans clogged with dirt get noisy quickly-cleaning makes them whisper again.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Removed nearly 5 lbs of built-up dust and grime from a 10-year-old blower motor housing last week. The system felt quieter immediately, […] ]]> fee02af6005f7be19804649f9e9a4449 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1128/#acomment-1136 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:25:29 +1200 Keep indoor units away from direct sun-a south-facing wall can heat readings and short-cycle the system.

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Installed a wall-mounted mini‑split indoors: positioned 8 ft above floor, at least 6 in from ceiling and sidewalls, and sloped the […] ]]> 812d41de455f3e8b2c9c78e8069d1e94 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-504 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:30:52 +1200 Had that ‘How did I miss that?’ moment too.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs

Had an interesting moment today on an office project. We were troubleshooting a server room with a 100 TR chiller, and everything seemed fine. […]

]]> d63d7845886df7c067aa264ced559a87 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/347/#acomment-371 Mon, 05 May 2025 06:45:35 +1200 Seen leaks turn into indoor air quality lawsuits. Document everything!

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs

A Big Lesson from a Big Project – Water Leakage from Existing Ducts

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a recent situation from a major project I’ve been […]

]]> c05f9d6aa831bb02c4bcfdc32c71c0d1 Emiliano posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/200/#acomment-221 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:36:33 +1200 I always wipe down the units after install. Looks way more professional.

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

HVAC Installation – Where It All Starts

Over the years, I’ve learned one thing that’s never failed me: no matter how high-end the equipment is, […]

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