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Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:33:32 +1200

This is the right answer. Techs turn it over. Sales closes it. Simple.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Currently giving techs 10% commission on changeouts they sell. Gave them all the tools to quote jobs on the spot and they still aren’t […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:14:59 +1200

when I lay it all out it gets tight yeah.

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 […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:14:57 +1200

that’s what I’m worried about honestly

Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: I have a chance to get into some decent […]

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:50:00 +1200

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 they’ve been using for 25 years. Other two are at $150/hr. I’m thinking $125 just to get in. I’m by myself just starting out. Wouldn’t completely hurt me.
What do you guys think

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:32:35 +1200

The pre-charged line set ones are the worst. Customer thinks no vacuum needed and then acts surprised when the system has issues.

In reply to - Antonio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices What do yall think about MrCool equipment and homeowners installing their own stuff? Sounds like good job security but I do find it […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:24:46 +1200

Honestly the office work IS revenue generating. An unanswered quote is money you already spent time on sitting in someone’s inbox doing nothing. A missed follow up is a job your competitor is going to get. The office work just has a longer lag time between effort and money which makes it feel less real.

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 […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:17:35 +1200

I have never done this. I have done this many times.

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.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 26 May 2026 02:20:22 +1200

File the reinstatement request through the google business profile help page.Do not call support again they are useless. The reinstatement form is the only thing that actually works.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs so my google business profile got suspended this morning with zero warning no email. no explanation. just suspended when I went to check […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:53:06 +1200

Month 8 was my worst month. Hang on.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Honest post here because I see a lot of highlight reel stuff and I want to share something real.Year 2 of being on my own. started with my truck, […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:03:12 +1200

we’re at $129 applied toward repair. lost a few calls when we raised it from $79 but the ones we kept were way better customers

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Genuine question and I want honest answers not judgment what are you guys actually charging for a diagnostic call right now. not the […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:02:09 +1200

There’s a big difference between understanding your system and pretending you’re a service tech.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Homeowners are way more educated now but also way more confident in completely wrong information 😅 Feels like every other call lately […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sat, 16 May 2026 19:29:24 +1200

We’ve noticed approval rates vary wildly depending on the lender and the customer’s debt situation.

In reply to - Connor posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been looking at changing financing companies after one of our dealer fees jumped from 1.9% to almost 4%. Not a huge deal on smaller tickets […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:31:22 +1200

That actually sounds useful as hell.

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anybody here actually using AI heavily inside their HVAC business yet? Not talking about basic Facebook posts and emails more actual […]

Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Anybody here actually using AI heavily inside their […]

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:45:00 +1200

Anybody here actually using AI heavily inside their HVAC business yet?
Not talking about basic Facebook posts and emails more actual operations stuff. Dispatching, price books, customer history, call notes, scheduling, internal systems, things like that.
Feels like some companies are starting to build crazy systems with it while most of us… Read more

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:20:16 +1200

And then manufacturers hit us with another increase every few months 😅

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, […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 07 May 2026 19:04:36 +1200

We hold onto stuff way longer than we should honestly.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Random question for the guys doing a lot of changeouts… what are you usually doing with all the old equipment after jobs? scrap yard recycling […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sun, 03 May 2026 02:01:43 +1200

I’d rather fix 5 systems than install 1 some days.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs You guys enjoy installs or you’d rather be out doing service calls feels like two completely different jobs sometimes.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sat, 02 May 2026 22:44:45 +1200

If you don’t understand installs, service gets harder. You gotta know how it’s supposed to be built to fix it right.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sat, 02 May 2026 21:04:17 +1200

I always assume I missed something even if I didn’t. Keeps me sharp.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs how many callbacks do you guys actually consider normal before you start second guessing the original job? i’m not talking about random stuff breaking […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:27:27 +1200

If you’re not online in 2026 you’re missing out, simple as that.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices How are you guys getting most of your work right now still word of mouth or more online? Feels like it’s changing a bit lately where I’m […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:12:36 +1200

Those calls make you question everything for a minute.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs So yesterday around 11pm I get a call, customer says the AC isn’t cooling at all, so I send my team out. They find the issue, fix it, run the system […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:28:14 +1200

I’ve had customers think I fixed it just by showing up 😂.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:02:54 +1200

Some people just collect quotes and go with whoever they liked personally.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Quoted a job customer said they’ll think about it… then you see the same job done a week later by someone else. No feedback, no call back, […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:28:40 +1200

Did you check line voltage too? Could’ve been a supply issue, not just the contactor.

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Swapped a contactor today that looked fine at a glance, but under load it was dropping voltage across the contacts. Getting about 240V in, […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:03:09 +1200

Figure out your break-even first then decide how low you’re willing to go.

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 […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:50:51 +1300

Check your liquid line for any restriction too. High subcooling before a restriction looks identical to TXV overfeeding. If subcooling drops significantly at the condenser outlet vs the TXV inlet you’ve got a restriction in the liquid line.

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 […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:23:14 +1300

If it was hard pipe maybe you could sanitize. Flex? Nope.

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 […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 02:27:01 +1300

10% fixing, 90% asking how has this not burned the house down yet.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello,

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:25:06 +1300

Would you replace the whole run or just repair and secure it?

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 […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:56:00 +1300

I get it, but if it’s still pulling in clean and not dropping voltage yet, I’m trying not to upsell a part that technically still works.

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 […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:55:08 +1300

Documented, explained, priced it. Ball’s in their court no surprises later.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:02:01 +1300

That’s what I’m watching for. Don’t want it welding itself shut on a 95° day.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:56:09 +1300

Of course. And it’s been flawless for 10 years before that apparently.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:47:09 +1300

Yep, still clocking in but definitely updating its resume.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:11:33 +1300

Checked drop once it was hot, numbers weren’t horrible yet but trending the wrong way. Visual told the real story.

Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Contact points are showing early signs of heat stress […]

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:26:08 +1300

Contact points are showing early signs of heat stress and wear. Pitting and discoloration suggest rising resistance, which can lead to voltage drop under load and intermittent sticking once the contactor warms up. This one’s heading toward failure not there yet, but close.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:45:50 +1300

I’ve seen joints like this drip for years before anyone cares.

In reply to - Alejandro posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Everyone worries about compressors and boards. Meanwhile this joint has been quietly leaking and soaking the slab for who knows how long.

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:41:56 +1300

Seen this more times than I’d like to admit.

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?

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:01:05 +1300

Sometimes the first diagnosis is right, but the fix doesn’t stick.

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Same system, same complain.. three different techs, three different diagnoses. Each one made sense on its own, but now nobody’s sure which […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:38:07 +1300

Merry Christmas from across the pond 🎄

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors 🎄 Merry Christmas from HVAC Community Hub 🎄 Wishing everyone here a peaceful holiday season and a well-earned break. Thank […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:20 +1300

Had one like this tied to a slipping belt that only showed up under certain loads.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been watching a drive that holds speed perfectly, airflow steady, no alarms – but torque keeps jumping around for no obvious […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:51 +1300

Seen this when the SAT sensor is too close to the coil. Reading looks perfect, but the air never fully mixes.

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 […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:16:25 +1300

Could be a time delay relay on the board or ECM logic. Some brands just have that quirk built in.

In reply to - Austin posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Anyone else noticing a short delay before the blower starts after a cooling call? The board and wiring look fine, but there’s still a lag of […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:36:00 +1300

We found a few doing that because of bad sequencing in the controller – circuit 1 kept getting longer run cycles.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Has anyone run into sporadic compressor overheating on multi-circuit rooftop units? We’ve got a few systems where one circuit keeps running […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:06:23 +1300

Check if your air handler’s creating too much negative pressure. I had a similar case last summer – turned out to be that.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors I’ve got a condensate drain line that keeps backing up on a split system. Trap’s clean, slope looks fine, and no algae buildup. It’s […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:25 +1300

What about pop-ups? Helpful or annoying?

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hey friends, I’ve noticed something while going through a few HVAC websites-most look great but don’t convert visitors into […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:36:06 +1200

Creating a quick guide for clients really helps. I had one client ask about a refrigerant leak detection. Now I just hand them a checklist!

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Client Onboarding Excellence A new client once told me, “I almost didn’t book because no one explained what would happen after I signed up.” That hit me hard. We fixed […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:15 +1200

If ceiling space’s tight, transfer grilles above hallway doors into adjacent rooms could provide a passive return path-no need to drill thick concrete.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment We’ve got an old concrete-block building-no internal return ducts for two rooftop units handling the common hallways across four floors. As a result, […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:26:01 +1200

Nothing kills install pride like a squeezed mechanical closet. Clean space = less tech cursing.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Just wrapped up an install for a walk-in cooler mechanical closet. We kept all piping and control wiring on one side, left a clean 36 […]

Francesco posted a new activity comment

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:25:27 +1200

Mounting around 8 ft high helps cool air mix properly. Low installs cause short cycling.

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 […]