HVAC Community Hub | Ethan | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/ethan-carter21/activity/ Activity feed for Ethan. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 e8a0a1c0dd7eaed9e2308f0346bdabfb Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6430/#acomment-6433 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:46:52 +1300 500 and hold. Never had a callback I could trace to moisture in 14 years.

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? ]]> 84c35e7e65fc0e3ade2dd1db4d366257 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6357/#acomment-6367 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:27:01 +1300 Smart. Cover yourself before the lawnmower does.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices March startups never disappoint. 🙃 ]]> 6b7f6b6706000cbfdb116bfcb2cd4071 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6306/#acomment-6319 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:59:31 +1300 Works for me. clients appreciate the transparency.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs When you guys bring in a sub on a job, do you usually mark up their labor or just pass their rate through to the client? ]]> 83a6b3655b4cd1d7abe79ed3142860a7 Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: When you guys bring in a sub on a job, do you usually […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6306/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:54:25 +1300 When you guys bring in a sub on a job, do you usually mark up their labor or just pass their rate through to the client?

]]> 12 4869bc018fd9ec5100503b932ccee3ed Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: For the guys running crews out in the field, how do […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6255/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:51:02 +1300 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 techs productive between calls.

Do you track trucks with GPS or just rely on communication? And when there aren’t any service calls lined up, what kind of work do you usually have them focus on?

]]> 12 a69779536f0e8150fe6c177d7bc97e54 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6115/#acomment-6118 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:09 +1300 Honestly it’s made some homeowners more annoying. They read one AI answer and now they think they’re half a tech.

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 […] ]]> e87506abdea21699828ada87495f8f7a Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5928/#acomment-5945 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:25:59 +1300 That one lift probably cost more than some guys charge for installs.

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 […] ]]> 27c506344780ec4d9e2f2014e69fdcd4 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5771/#acomment-5799 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:38:09 +1300 We did it by raising prices twice in one year. Lost a few jobs, made more money anyway.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mid-size market, roughly 900k population in our service area. Median household income around low 70s. We’re running 2 trucks plus me still in […] ]]> e6e55d6ffe6991a04168d381537bb091 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5708/#acomment-5710 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:26:50 +1300 Also stop putting fast blow fuses on inductive loads.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Another one from loose connections. ]]> 43ed21fd77f30487ea6343459d3d5d9c Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5611/#acomment-5614 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:25:19 +1300 I’ve strapped plenty of lines like this and never had an issue. Feels a bit overblown.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Copper line set secured with a rigid metal strap no isolation, no allowance for thermal expansion. Over time this setup transfers […] ]]> b85fa4645004f76454ee2448c608f0bf Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5433/#acomment-5470 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 12:11:46 +1300 So the unit was basically trying to breathe through a pillow.

In reply to - Salvatore posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Chasing airflow issues and it turned out the return liner was pulled in and packed solid. Unit kept taking the blame, but air was […] ]]> 18cea06abffc98e091da48469f880fbd Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5072/#acomment-5075 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:30:37 +1300 I know I have them… somewhere.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had plenty of Schrader valve cores last week. Needed one today gone. ]]> 57f969f999a30df99dd76573a131571e Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4914/#acomment-4924 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:47:01 +1300 Honestly, if you didn’t install it, you shouldn’t be responsible for fixing it.

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 […] ]]> b78929f2dfd5509c331a8ae3a0a114d9 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4755/#acomment-4765 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:08:37 +1300 Half my extra time lately is waiting on access or permits. Not wrench time.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Unit’s running, but I’m not loving the trend on service hours this month. Need to tighten something. ]]> 37fecd0b0d79c240ecf67f0dbbb28896 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4433/#acomment-4454 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:31:04 +1300 That’s usually where it starts.

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 […] ]]> e7bec9d755c10ba9f7dc9f137d712660 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4433/#acomment-4447 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:32:17 +1300 They don’t see what’s hidden until something fails.

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 […] ]]> 57c9d23ac88c8f39e635db5e83a1437e Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4433/#acomment-4444 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:30:35 +1300 Yeah, access never matters until someone has to come back.

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 […] ]]> 218a34c189dcab9c620b63b77b51b1b5 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4433/#acomment-4441 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:55:39 +1300 Until days like this.

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 […] ]]> 43796f551020dfdd6297d441819172dd Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4433/#acomment-4439 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:47:33 +1300 Because shutting it down isn’t an option.

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 […] ]]> d72ed60adc4b5bf67eda177f3feeaab5 Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: From the floor everything looked normal, nothing to […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4433/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:46:36 +1300 From the floor everything looked normal, nothing to flag until the ceiling was already open and the ductwork was right there, packed tight with no clearance, foil wrap stretched and pinched, hangers barely giving you space to move, and everything already live so shutting it down isn’t an option, yet the expectation is still to make it work… Read more

]]> 12 9af340716987c0da4bbc338ef8c94ebf Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4395/#acomment-4398 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:12:52 +1300 These are the calls that make me slow way down.

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs The quiet calls are the dangerous ones – nothing obvious, everything on the line. ]]> b8172acb76f545f4a0bcad6589dfc789 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4280/#acomment-4289 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:44:56 +1300 Same thought. Controls look innocent so far.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mixed air temperature keeps drifting even though outside air and return air readings stay steady. Economizer isn’t stuck, but indoor humidity […] ]]> 22b2d5595ee0d3c2432cdac5ece9abbd Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4280/#acomment-4287 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:44:54 +1300 Usually a couple hours in. Early operation feels normal.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mixed air temperature keeps drifting even though outside air and return air readings stay steady. Economizer isn’t stuck, but indoor humidity […] ]]> 006a1ec7720feb7360edd920ca7c8a7f Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4280/#acomment-4284 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:44:52 +1300 Wouldn’t surprise me. Latent feels like it’s slipping quietly.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mixed air temperature keeps drifting even though outside air and return air readings stay steady. Economizer isn’t stuck, but indoor humidity […] ]]> 3817e3b4f10a73b6586875bc267dd268 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4280/#acomment-4282 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:44:50 +1300 Those are the worst ones. Invisible until you open it up.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mixed air temperature keeps drifting even though outside air and return air readings stay steady. Economizer isn’t stuck, but indoor humidity […] ]]> 3e7cc093e323328a1f01272af3e14021 Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Mixed air temperature keeps drifting even though outside […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4280/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:44:49 +1300 Mixed air temperature keeps drifting even though outside air and return air readings stay steady. Economizer isn’t stuck, but indoor humidity slowly builds after longer run times. Spaces start feeling heavy and uneven, especially later in the day, even though airflow and schedules haven’t changed.

Feels like the control logic and the physical… Read more

]]> 9 90a1d7b0799009c3aaedda1a050bbe4a Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4146/#acomment-4153 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:43 +1300 We had a reply-to address pointing to a deactivated mailbox. Took weeks to catch.

In reply to - Charles posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals Thought I had our email pipeline done until I watched a customer reply to the wrong emai.. and […] ]]> fecb19ebe5e738802781575d77cf152e Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4124/#acomment-4125 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:24 +1300 Man I’ve chased mystery electrical issues for days only to find stuff like this feeding the equipment.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Came across this while chasing a weird intermittent fault – meter box casing cracked and the whole thing barely hanging on. Customer’s been having […] ]]> 753fb01af96e1d2868f12bb5a2b2e3a7 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3615/#acomment-3620 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:52 +1300 We chased one like this for weeks. Ended up being discharge air stratification in the main duct.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Supply air temp looks rock solid on BAS, but a few zones just won’t settle and keep drifting off setpoint. SAT holds steady, no obvious VAV […] ]]> 97a761ea2bd56f5cd7b9b8a6de7a7735 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3546/#acomment-3549 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:36:42 +1300 Check how your locations are linked. If the parent account isn’t mapped right, automations get confused fast.

In reply to - Charles posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals Noticing our automation keeps emailing the wrong person on multi-property accounts. One job comes […] ]]> c93d1128d51c0cd6eb6f99d472bebbef Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3498/#acomment-3503 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:13:26 +1300 People love opening emails just to ignore them. It’s like a sport at this point.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals Bit confused with our email pipeline right now… people are opening the automated emails, but barely […] ]]> 1b31a075ce25b560ec29c7503ebd20cf Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3342/#acomment-3351 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:48:27 +1300 I had to rebuild my whole pipeline once. It was easier than trying to find the glitch.

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals ad one of those “what is even going on today” moments with my email pipeline. A customer replied to […] ]]> 1aaa9a4bf7493245e57c2bf419d5a705 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3299/#acomment-3306 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:27 +1300 If this is loose, I’d check the rest of that run. Usually when one joint goes, a couple more aren’t far behind.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Opened up this section of duct on the roof today and the whole joint was basically just sitting there loose. No screws holding anything, insulation […] ]]> 552d05f63fa8a9f3f50b166f5601aa82 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3151/#acomment-3152 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:36:50 +1300 Good call. I really need to clean up my pipeline too. Mine’s a mess right now.

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals Lately I’ve noticed my email pipeline was a mess – missed follow-ups, late estimate reminders, and […] ]]> cfd6170ae478767f825bf3883690ace7 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2952/#acomment-2956 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:58:56 +1300 Good call – it’s got a mixing section. Could be lag between the actuator and temp sensor.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Been watching this unit all morning – supply temp keeps bouncing 4-5 degrees every few minutes. Thermostat’s rock solid, coil’s clean, airflow looks […] ]]> 6cc7ea338c0bcb5dccb20241143451fe Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2952/#acomment-2954 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:58:54 +1300 Yeah, I’m thinking the same. Gonna check the control tuning when I’m back tomorrow.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Been watching this unit all morning – supply temp keeps bouncing 4-5 degrees every few minutes. Thermostat’s rock solid, coil’s clean, airflow looks […] ]]> 5328aad8b26bbf4c39cdefd948fe4d16 Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: Been watching this unit all morning - supply temp […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2952/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:58:53 +1300 Been watching this unit all morning – supply temp keeps bouncing 4-5 degrees every few minutes.
Thermostat’s rock solid, coil’s clean, airflow looks fine.
Feels like the controls are overreacting or something’s just not tuned right.

]]> 4 132d611cf984fb368e8c4c1d1fcca56b Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2826/#acomment-2836 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:16:40 +1300 I like that idea. A fixed test setpoint should tell if the issue’s with control logic or field components.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Working on a multi-zone VAV system where airflow’s all over the place – some zones freezing, others barely getting cool air. All dampers respond […] ]]> 6204edc97f3e960d78a98afdaaf7fad1 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2826/#acomment-2834 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:16:38 +1300 That’s a great point. I’ll check calibration – small sensor errors can really mess up modulation.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Working on a multi-zone VAV system where airflow’s all over the place – some zones freezing, others barely getting cool air. All dampers respond […] ]]> a579567b25c1f5138d727703034d56b5 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2826/#acomment-2832 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:16:36 +1300 Makes sense – I did notice some lag between command and response. Might be a communication sync issue.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Working on a multi-zone VAV system where airflow’s all over the place – some zones freezing, others barely getting cool air. All dampers respond […] ]]> ebb4c6b0bcadd75e5c73c19645a82a7e Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2826/#acomment-2830 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:16:34 +1300 Good call. I’ll run through each box and watch airflow changes individually.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Working on a multi-zone VAV system where airflow’s all over the place – some zones freezing, others barely getting cool air. All dampers respond […] ]]> b9cad5d427d9849a4f478051f6d9b81d Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2826/#acomment-2828 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:16:32 +1300 Yeah, that’s what it looks like. I might try adjusting the PID loop gain a bit to slow the reaction time.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Working on a multi-zone VAV system where airflow’s all over the place – some zones freezing, others barely getting cool air. All dampers respond […] ]]> 5096e5cb51ab49c166d863ee90c4f367 Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Working on a multi-zone VAV system where airflow’s all […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2826/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:16:31 +1300 Working on a multi-zone VAV system where airflow’s all over the place – some zones freezing, others barely getting cool air.
All dampers respond during test mode, but static pressure keeps jumping up and down every few minutes.
Filters are clean and fans look fine.
Feels like a control loop or sensor calibration issue somewhere in the mix.

]]> 10 874aa48a43434bbe16efd5125d12fce3 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2460/#acomment-2461 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:02:54 +1300 CTR is gold. Even if open rates are good, clicks show real engagement.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals Email marketing is only as good as the data you pay attention to. Tracking the right […] ]]> 7836636e76d151211ed5bf6cd1909f34 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2151/#acomment-2157 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:23:34 +1300 Good call, I’ll monitor the input voltage while running the blower.

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. ]]> e8691008635102a143ff94c199622b3c Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2151/#acomment-2155 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:23:33 +1300 Already double-checked, but I’ll go over them again. Can’t hurt!

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. ]]> 5f0ba41730d9d7a9fa27cd0d8ebf8022 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2151/#acomment-2153 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:23:32 +1300 Yeah, that’s on my checklist next. Want to make sure it’s not just a transient issue.

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. ]]> 55d1fb97f066aa6879b7b5623745baf0 Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: Strange voltage drop on a variable-speed blower - […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2151/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:23:31 +1300 Strange voltage drop on a variable-speed blower – unit won’t ramp properly even after checking all connections.

]]> 6 0582c4edf53a40ff85c12a0c358e7b0f Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1747/#acomment-1754 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:55:54 +1200 Might need to look at the humidifier! Sometimes they just chill out and forget to work. 😊💨

In reply to - Austin posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Just wrapped up a full system service at a commercial spot, but the client’s still not satisfied. They keep complaining about dry air and […] ]]> 7aa149a1faa652a767c29ec79a8127d2 Ethan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1693/#acomment-1700 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:57 +1200 We rely on phone calls more than emails. Does automation still help?

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals One thing I keep noticing in our community: many HVAC contractors are still treating email like […] ]]>