HVAC Community Hub | greensthvac21 | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/greensthvac21/activity/ Activity feed for greensthvac21. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 5865d47afe140ea07a9c9da3ddd8d8b6 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6244/#acomment-6246 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:37:30 +1300 Same here. By the time you factor in refrigerant and labor, customer’s halfway to new equipment anyway.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices How are you guys handling leaking evaporator coils these days? Are you still repairing them when it makes sense, or just going straight […] ]]> 19ff892c006ba874e0596d88dea24098 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5960/#acomment-5961 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:13:40 +1300 That TXV sweating looks healthy.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello all. Sometimes the picture says enough. ]]> 1ba12a901fc56cce8d5ca7abf086eb25 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5708/#acomment-5731 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:26:49 +1300 Probably jumped out a 15/20kw heat kit. See it all the time. lol.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Another one from loose connections. ]]> 657d9527f4c8f37bcd1e6a774ef3f67e greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4360/#acomment-4371 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:10:31 +1300 Controls hunting under part load is where I see this a lot.

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. […] ]]> 140f8dfa78c56a57035c7f8cb9c083fc greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3384/#acomment-3387 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:28:59 +1300 Check your decel time. Too short and the drive kicks the overvoltage instantly.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Got a drive that behaves fine at full speed but trips on overvoltage the moment it starts slowing down. No issues on ramp-up at […] ]]> 6aedaea4fe0050e1f84c912299aabae0 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3342/#acomment-3349 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:48:26 +1300 Could be the CRM’s internal queue lagging. Happens when they push updates.

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 […] ]]> 300e343a76946c5f3f39100aa0f5c57c greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3247/#acomment-3268 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:17:26 +1300 Awesome! This is gonna boost engagement for sure.

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 […] ]]> e4065bf1d48f0a35582df1ea05242ad0 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3151/#acomment-3154 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:36:52 +1300 How many stages did you end up building in your pipeline?

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 […] ]]> 440cc66914fe82096386f64b2a98ac44 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3026/#acomment-3033 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:20:37 +1300 Please connect with me for guidance. I really want to improve my workflow.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC CRM Playbook: From Lead Capture To Customer Loyalty Something I keep seeing inside the group: a lot of HVAC businesses set up their CRM or automations once… […] ]]> 4c7530cf50cca78e85de512c2c046738 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2898/#acomment-2901 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:29 +1300 If stages 3 & 4 are in alert, check the low-voltage wiring between the controller and expansion valves. I’ve seen signal drops throw false alerts.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The compressors don’t sound healthy at all – that unload cycle rattles like it’s struggling to […] ]]> 311fa3984dc34fa386c52e5d1b0bd18d greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2231/#acomment-2238 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:11:23 +1300 Would be cool if we could post photos of setups or tools too.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hi friends, I may not know all the technical details, but I love seeing how everyone learns and grows here. This community […] ]]> b7c23afb30fcf2ebd1e864069b302753 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1970/#acomment-1983 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:05:40 +1200 Yeah sure, let me just add “learning CRM” to my already 20-hour workday 🙄

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Reputation Powerhouse-Win Trust, Dominate Reviews, and Stand Out Outline 👨‍💻 Why Every HVAC Business Needs a Proper CRM Setup One common challenge I notice […] ]]> 28beed2f909dfbcb80d2b3bf5b4bf80a greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1944/#acomment-1949 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:05:15 +1200 You might want to stick with R22 or check for an approved retrofit kit. Efficiency drops can be real.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Can I use R410A in an older R22 system if I change the oil? Would it affect efficiency or damage the unit? ]]> 8acfc9c56b52d712568ca033213a9869 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1693/#acomment-1702 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:58 +1200 Thanks for this reminder. We really need to get our follow-ups in place.

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 […] ]]> e73e26c9360433182c623df8cbd8daca greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1348/#acomment-1349 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:17:16 +1200 Fan belt maintenance is underrated. A fresh, snug belt gives better CFM and avoids slipping under load.

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Did a quick job today swapping out fan belts on a commercial rooftop air handler. Took just 20 minutes, and the airflow jumped by nearly 30 %. […] ]]> 5385fff0d60c5644f2a42fddd0029dc3 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1322/#acomment-1327 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:43:40 +1200 Check seals and gaskets during oil changes. Any stray particles can eat them up fast. I oil them lightly before reassembly.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Just walked into a new build and the tech vacuum pump was coughing out a milky oil cloud-sign of moisture contamination right there. We […] ]]> 499fddd91e2d7393d20d3d840bd3909d greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1256/#acomment-1263 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:26:14 +1200 Grab that quick-coupler kit with included tank adapter-saves trips for random fittings.

In reply to - Mathew posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Swapped standard can tap valve for a brass self-sealing R134a dispenser with quick-coupler adapter. Charging drops from a juggling act to one-handed ease. ]]> a0fe9b59a9210dccdef16fb55d2b4493 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1128/#acomment-1129 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:25:27 +1200 Spacing 6 in from ceiling and sidewalls matches most manufacturer requirements-allows airflow and makes filter removal easy.

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 […] ]]> 34b00cf4e6260aaa742a112d98d36dcf greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1039/#acomment-1040 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:43:17 +1200 Fluke’s 20:1 laser gives a small spot for far targets-great for rooftop and duct surface temps.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Swapped our old thermometer for a Fluke VT08 IR gun—20:1 spot ratio, IP65 rating, tough enough for rooftops, and instant temp capture has cut […] ]]> 9824694d0fc02013d48e7112591e1243 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/997/#acomment-1008 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:17:20 +1200 Pre-staging materials removed one major delay point.

In reply to - Agustin posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors We had a major job delayed 3 weeks because the duct subcontractor fell behind-ended up implementing weekly progress syncs and a shared […] ]]> 1cca38c2ef4293607787daadd3c518da greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/997/#acomment-1006 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:17:20 +1200 KPIs helped us measure performance not just feel it.

In reply to - Agustin posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors We had a major job delayed 3 weeks because the duct subcontractor fell behind-ended up implementing weekly progress syncs and a shared […] ]]> ac5874a2913e7572493c284d1d563479 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/997/#acomment-1004 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:17:19 +1200 Agreed clear contract terms set expectations up front.

In reply to - Agustin posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors We had a major job delayed 3 weeks because the duct subcontractor fell behind-ended up implementing weekly progress syncs and a shared […] ]]> 0a08a327125d5937556d8f379582e205 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/997/#acomment-1002 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:17:19 +1200 Buffer days saved our timeline more than once worth the planning.

In reply to - Agustin posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors We had a major job delayed 3 weeks because the duct subcontractor fell behind-ended up implementing weekly progress syncs and a shared […] ]]> 6e5b18fdfec8389b59676a311765fdb1 greensthvac21 posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/997/#acomment-1000 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:17:18 +1200 Yes, seeing real-time updates pulled us out of reactive mode.

In reply to - Agustin posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors We had a major job delayed 3 weeks because the duct subcontractor fell behind-ended up implementing weekly progress syncs and a shared […] ]]> 0599eb6b37df4afe872a3f31c8b9b35e greensthvac21 posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/913/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:40:03 +1200
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In reply to - Daniel posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Anyone else feel like finding good crew is harder than landing new jobs these days? Work isn’t the issue—we’ve got contracts lined up for […] ]]>