HVAC Community Hub | Hugo | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/hugomartin49/activity/ Activity feed for Hugo. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 14e10248fbe8cfc091dee8d6215c44a6 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6568/#acomment-6579 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:46:33 +1200 Dirty evaporator coils will give you similar readings to low refrigerant seen that mistake happen more than once.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Ran into a system today where suction pressure looked low so it seemed like a charge issue at first, but after checking a bit more it turned out to […] ]]> 7647244a5f05dcf8f0e2d3a84e36a195 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6460/#acomment-6463 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:27:01 +1300 I believe these mergers will inevitably lead to a decline in personalized service and innovation, sacrificing the unique needs of local repair communities for the sake of profit maximization at a corporate level.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone, just heard the news about Mingledorff’s merging with The Home Depot. I’m curious what we think this means for us in the repair […] ]]> 6d9fc81fa142ae3a965175a23e508fc0 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6393/#acomment-6410 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:48:32 +1300 The customer thought it was running a lot and didn’t call. That’s the part that gets me every time. They notice something off and just accept it.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Spring startup call this week. Customer mentioned the system had been running a lot lately but didn’t think much of it. Opened the panel […] ]]> 8c4b8060f3007b29028c42c379724591 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6405/#acomment-6409 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:38:37 +1300 Two minutes to set up if you have nitrogen on the truck. Not every residential tech carries it on every call.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Nitrogen purge when brazing. Every time. No exceptions. That’s what we’re taught and honestly that’s what I believe. But I’ve had this argument […] ]]> fb24c5b060f883832f9ebab4fc6dfb7f Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6388/#acomment-6398 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:31:25 +1300 Already had that conversation. Not fun.

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 […] ]]> bb4392618d0ae4497424268b9e282076 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6388/#acomment-6391 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:11:40 +1300 Customer showed me. January was nearly double what it was the year before. All making sense now.

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 […] ]]> fb74663b2c46dc86e78b8261f79b50a3 Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Went out on a spring service call this week. […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6388/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:54:28 +1300 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 just the cold.
Hooked up the gauges. System was running in cooling mode. Full cooling mode. In the middle of winter.
Reversing valve stuck in the cooling position. Has probably been like that since… Read more

]]> 10 29fee7e0ba84ee90b514f430f5c58065 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6115/#acomment-6137 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:04:13 +1300 I actually like it. An educated buyer is usually less emotional. They just want clarity.

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 […] ]]> 9ddfe586faa9e36a013fab37719c41e4 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5928/#acomment-5931 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:25:37 +1300 Hope you checked the curb twice. Nothing worse than setting it and realizing it’s off an inch.

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 […] ]]> c610b2efe8bf794240b781d13b4c06a6 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5855/#acomment-5896 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:38:27 +1300 From the homeowner side, it’s usually just nerves. Stuff’s broken and we don’t understand what’s happening.

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices My tech called me laughing today because the customer kept asking what he was doing every step of the way. Appreciate the interest, […] ]]> 0bb57cb0f932c6e8e8072ecd1afb6196 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5549/#acomment-5559 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:16:16 +1300 Housecall Pro payroll isn’t great in my opinion.

In reply to - Nicolas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Thinking about switching payroll providers. What are you using and would you stick with it? ]]> 95b3881085688245e27ae6bb20898156 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5486/#acomment-5492 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:21:11 +1300 Does it settle at all if you let it run long enough?

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Runs. Moves air. Still wrong. Temps won’t hold and nothing points to a clean failure. Been staring at duct and balance longer than I planned. ]]> 4870519504d990f0ffb63251211cbb21 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5433/#acomment-5438 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:11:00 +1300 How bad was static when you checked it?

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 […] ]]> 756fc35b2104fec9ac762cd4d9ad356c Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5407/#acomment-5422 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:10:37 +1300 Posting HVAC tips never did much for us. Faces and jobsite clips worked way better.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs For companies using social media, are you posting yourself or having someone else handle it? Worth the effort or mostly branding? ]]> 379991cfc1ef9192d9e90b7176560eec Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/#acomment-5336 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:31:04 +1300 We’ve used Next and also worked through a broker before. Direct insurance like Next was simple and quick, especially when starting out, but once the business grew, having a broker helped us understand gaps things like umbrella limits, workers comp, and exclusions that weren’t obvious at first. Both worked, just at different stages of the business.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone 👋 ]]> 6e0b7982ef5fdb862948e6f7ee69cd81 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5247/#acomment-5255 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:33:36 +1300 Cold room systems do this when air gets trapped.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Unit running flow not stable tracking it. ]]> e028305237d1b41594cc0fde52087d10 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5037/#acomment-5046 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:10:02 +1300 I’ve seen worse. At least it’s metal and not flex doing gymnastics.

In reply to - Connor posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Walked into the basement and just stood there for a second. No idea who designed this run or how many hands touched it. It works… […] ]]> 0a8bb63d66bf25a0b245ef6f9c86458d Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5001/#acomment-5020 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:10:59 +1300 Seen one where the screen worked but Y was calling randomly.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer said the unit keeps doing its own thing. Pulled the thermostat off the wall and suddenly the system made a lot more sense. ]]> cb4d7a6d4700ded8e104c4403927c328 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4914/#acomment-4928 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:45:17 +1300 I’ve opened walls and found worse tape splices, lamp cord, you name 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 […] ]]> 5419b5a331af395fe1d4da5003872e2e Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4537/#acomment-4591 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:20:27 +1300 Facebook local groups > everything else for us. No ads. Just answering questions and being helpful.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Curious how many guys in here are actually using Facebook, Instagram, or anything else to bring in work. Does it really help, or is it mostly […] ]]> 5d706653f589ae6e062efe418a98754f Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4481/#acomment-4488 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:08:51 +1300 We’ve learned it’s better to give them the time to figure it out properly than deal with it again later.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Sent our technician in for what looked like a routine check, but the numbers didn’t line up once he got into it. Appreciate him sticking with it and […] ]]> 17541b14a999d9c93104ceb6911fbb18 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4481/#acomment-4487 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:01:27 +1300 We’d rather do it right than fast.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Sent our technician in for what looked like a routine check, but the numbers didn’t line up once he got into it. Appreciate him sticking with it and […] ]]> c4cb93ee57087a0277468d34d15deced Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4481/#acomment-4486 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:55:10 +1300 That’s the truth.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Sent our technician in for what looked like a routine check, but the numbers didn’t line up once he got into it. Appreciate him sticking with it and […] ]]> 033dee122738f20d724085742e264245 Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Sent our technician in for what looked like a routine […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4481/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:28:09 +1300 Sent our technician in for what looked like a routine check, but the numbers didn’t line up once he got into it.
Appreciate him sticking with it and working through the details instead of forcing a quick answer.

]]> 6 0ea7a743d748cbb10a9ce605a71261f9 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4433/#acomment-4442 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:06:31 +1300 Honestly, this is what happens when installs are rushed to meet move-in dates. Service access is always the first thing sacrificed.

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 […] ]]> 40e5c9875711027ef7fe4b33e076ad82 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4433/#acomment-4440 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:47:34 +1300 People think HVAC is just changing filters.

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 […] ]]> 9fdc9c425a76d6694b04029d30415faf Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4300/#acomment-4307 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:47:03 +1300 Hard to sell fixes when nothing’s broken.

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 […] ]]> 5503f5e80f7c393d17abe3422d5af92e Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4248/#acomment-4249 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:42 +1300 We had a site where this kept happening every year. Relined twice before someone finally questioned it.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Internal fiberglass insulation inside the unit has degraded and detached. The insulation has sagged into the airflow path, collecting dust and […] ]]> 4cd09c8db6237d399e7c5e82efdbfccd Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4107/#acomment-4114 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:16 +1300 Callbacks don’t increase suddenly. Tracking just starts too late.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Callbacks are often blamed on lack of experience. But in many businesses, callbacks increase after technicians […] ]]> f7e19943e7faf21598cb4c979a3b5bd1 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3792/#acomment-3797 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:25 +1300 Clients don’t read contracts. They remember conversations.

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 […] ]]> 68e10166fc4471a08684b6231b40bd30 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3768/#acomment-3773 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:11 +1300 Low load is where systems show their true personality.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit still at low load. Setpoint isn’t moving, but the valve keeps opening and closing […] ]]> 71dd27699b8fac34c653e2ec2707e33e Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3615/#acomment-3618 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:51 +1300 Check if those zones are all on the same branch. Bad air mixing upstream can mess with a whole run.

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 […] ]]> 524873b7b02ded5597e7d3cc5269a82e Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3447/#acomment-3452 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:40 +1300 if your load sensors are slow updating, the algorithm overfeeds the wrong side every time.

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Seeing a VRF branch controller send way too much refrigerant to one circuit while the next branch barely gets anything. Pressures look stable at […] ]]> 58f758aa2781a5e6a46d895ffc1cb3ea Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2911/#acomment-2916 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:41 +1300 Sometimes the ambient sensor drifts a few degrees. Controller thinks it’s warmer than it really is and delays fan speed increase.

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Got a rooftop unit tripping on high head pressure, but only during mild weather. Coils are spotless, condenser fans check fine, and charge […] ]]> 4e160a0fe3418286b3999a6f1aa735b4 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2294/#acomment-2301 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:22 +1300 My CTA button says ‘Submit’. Should I change that?

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 […] ]]> 18d130e68257738f713b83900f842963 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1959/#acomment-1966 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:05:27 +1200 Honestly, a small amount of clean water isn’t a problem. Just don’t leave it in there.

In reply to - Theo posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Is it okay to flush an AC system with water before adding new refrigerant, or could it cause corrosion? ]]> 54d8823dca13bd12ab75a5a27de0b6fa Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1568/#acomment-1579 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:10:48 +1200 Honestly, contracts are useless if clients don’t read them.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that pricing jobs in HVAC is never one size fits all. Material costs, labor, warranties, and […] ]]> e7a2b723d3841908f8db3677821a370e Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/915/#acomment-934 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:47:48 +1200 We ran Google Ads for a while—expensive and inconsistent. Switched to optimizing Google Business Profile—better ROI.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hey everyone—real question: what’s your go-to way to get quality HVAC leads that don’t come from ads? I’m talking old-school stuff: […] ]]> c0b00d0b511dcca7821a466c08024a2f Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/583/#acomment-598 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:16:51 +1200 Check your BMS programming. We found default logic that ignored occupancy sensors and ran the chillers inefficiently during actual use.

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

I’m honestly pretty stressed right now. We’re working on this big office project, and the chillers are just not keeping up during the peak […]

]]> 2b4c3b24ebd7d196450f1b4563433832 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-527 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:46:50 +1200 @lucas_reed For sure! It’s always that last thing you think to check that ends up being the problem.

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. […]

]]> ed84a173a295037520ed2eecc219bab8 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-526 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:46:15 +1200 @the_dylanparker Yikes, a whole day! That’s always a tough one. Glad you got it fixed!

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. […]

]]> 500683f5e4c65f6452fe31890ddae122 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-525 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:45:42 +1200 @Emiliano_Ruiz55 It’s the worst feeling, Liam. But at least once you find it, it’s a quick fix.

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. […]

]]> fc3d6be2fe7e7fcc56eec3a796658edb Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-524 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:45:21 +1200 @EthanLewis_12 Haha, you’re right, Tony! If only it was a joke, right? Sometimes those problems feel like punchlines!

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. […]

]]> cd09d855ebfe9de92610882e96b8602c Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-523 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:44:52 +1200 @Jackson.Hayes Exactly! It’s like a puzzle. You’ve got to figure out which piece is missing.

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. […]

]]> d6e0516d3a057b79e1c6019f0bdb231e Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-522 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:44:29 +1200 @LucasWong_Professional Definitely! It’s a reminder to check the little things before diving into the big problems.

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. […]

]]> fc7dc0c728f756d3c168279c4a5f9793 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-521 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:44:09 +1200 @M.Taylor I know that feeling! It’s like chasing your tail until the real problem shows up.

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. […]

]]> 0f815d7abe52c6eca7303ef374d0a73d Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-520 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:43:34 +1200 @M.Taylor Always happens that way! I think we all jump to the big issues first and then find the small thing.

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. […]

]]> cca9c46c87eb39059bb5d08fc8efd49d Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-519 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:43:03 +1200 @MaximePerrin_Business Been there ! It’s always the little things that trip us up.

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. […]

]]> 22f53fe2bdf4d531c65f2d98676c0c49 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-518 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:42:30 +1200 @Nathan.Carter54 Haha, it really does feel like that sometimes! Everything’s running fine, and then—boom—system failure!

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. […]

]]> d745bc5c062995bd059b37e9cc8a04e4 Hugo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-517 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:41:50 +1200 @NoahKing_18 Couldn’t agree more . The little details are always the key to getting everything running smoothly.

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. […]

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