HVAC Community Hub | Harry | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/hwilliams/activity/ Activity feed for Harry. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 569d906bb253acaf587c696d26413f35 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6753/#acomment-6768 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:54:56 +1200 Yeah that’s what I’m trying to avoid honestly.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Got a couple small commercial accounts that are good for the money, but every invoice turns into a wait. Not chasing bad debt, they eventually pay… […] ]]> da07101dec71eedca7351c1b16bfea74 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6753/#acomment-6767 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:30:11 +1200 Yeah but there’s a limit.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Got a couple small commercial accounts that are good for the money, but every invoice turns into a wait. Not chasing bad debt, they eventually pay… […] ]]> 63a65b97d9399da2c41b470a9dbe441b Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6753/#acomment-6755 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:42:52 +1200 Yeah I think I need to start doing something like that.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Got a couple small commercial accounts that are good for the money, but every invoice turns into a wait. Not chasing bad debt, they eventually pay… […] ]]> 6d698231652fcc8d4832a7fc4a5dc4b3 Harry posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Got a couple small commercial accounts that are good for […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6753/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +1200 Got a couple small commercial accounts that are good for the money, but every invoice turns into a wait.
Not chasing bad debt, they eventually pay… just always late.
Do you guys just deal with it or put something in place?

]]> 15 1d9ecc465f6ae40d3cb29b2198a3004f Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6664/#acomment-6692 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:36:36 +1200 That’s exactly why voltage drop testing matters visual inspection misses a lot.

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, […] ]]> 0cd3972c2412bf560516fc3f431bce33 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6460/#acomment-6467 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:20:47 +1300 This merger is a prime example of prioritizing profits over the community’s passion let’s not delude ourselves into thinking big brands care about our toolkit any more than they care about lining their pockets.

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 […] ]]> 7112de81b3fffdc8853b461c755c8efc Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6271/#acomment-6279 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:47:34 +1300 Wireless stat and move on. Not opening three floors for that.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs ]]> c39fd1044f8265c16359167795f42c53 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6131/#acomment-6151 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:16 +1300 People will shop $300 cheaper and ignore who’s backing the install.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> 40f156dfbafcf421c713785f6d961d38 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5653/#acomment-5684 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:08:16 +1300 Cold starts on old boilers always look worse than they are. Big mass, cold building, everything stacked against it.

In reply to - William posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Cold start on an older boiler today. Took longer than expected to come up to temp. ]]> 4e77809c24c3b4110e0ab437f4bee976 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5439/#acomment-5450 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:10:22 +1300 We tried Fiverr once. Cheap, but you get what you pay for. Had to recheck everything anyway.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hello ]]> 5705c81215734a5b926737cd5197cfed Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4706/#acomment-4713 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:05:42 +1300 At least it’s over.

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Long day today. Everything took a little longer than it should’ve. ]]> d5374ebad5ea3c408ad1282a04123c3f Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4663/#acomment-4679 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:40:36 +1300 Most of the job is waiting, watching, and knowing when something doesn’t feel right.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Pulled up thinking this was going to be a quick in-and-out. Hooked up, started pulling down, and that’s when you already know how the rest of the call […] ]]> ca7a21dff3b38d1ff817634c218c6657 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4663/#acomment-4673 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:46:32 +1300 😂 gauges have personalities, no doubt about it.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Pulled up thinking this was going to be a quick in-and-out. Hooked up, started pulling down, and that’s when you already know how the rest of the call […] ]]> 6bfd8860dc3154e9253bb2b25e5b9d72 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4663/#acomment-4669 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:42:34 +1300 Facts. Gauge tells the truth whether you’re ready for it or not.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Pulled up thinking this was going to be a quick in-and-out. Hooked up, started pulling down, and that’s when you already know how the rest of the call […] ]]> ac0dbad3af9ba74e7edfdb83f0de44ad Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4663/#acomment-4667 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:32:48 +1300 Exactly 😂 That sound is like a warning siren for the rest of the day.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Pulled up thinking this was going to be a quick in-and-out. Hooked up, started pulling down, and that’s when you already know how the rest of the call […] ]]> 360f273a981a297c2faf874df3f39129 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4663/#acomment-4665 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:01:32 +1300 100%. I was watching decay more than time. Hose setup wasn’t helping either -lesson re-learned.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Pulled up thinking this was going to be a quick in-and-out. Hooked up, started pulling down, and that’s when you already know how the rest of the call […] ]]> 1d890f899a0abe72163fe5536ff9ae74 Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: Pulled up thinking this was going to be a […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4663/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:10:43 +1300 Pulled up thinking this was going to be a quick in-and-out.
Hooked up, started pulling down, and that’s when you already know how the rest of the call is going to go.
Nothing “wrong” on paper, but the pump’s been running longer than expected and you’re watching numbers instead of the clock.

Some days the tools tell you more than the customer ever could.

]]> 10 2a885e0eb751a711be22c9064f995ef6 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4598/#acomment-4619 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:31:28 +1300 Resting until I remember something I forgot to do on Friday.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Honest question because I’m curious On your day off, are you actually resting or still thinking about work you shouldn’t be thinking about? ]]> 10898a5b48af6528a9757f1dbe6969a7 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4410/#acomment-4424 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:52:55 +1300 Ah yes, excellent service access. Very thoughtful.

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Today went for this job.From below the ceiling looked clean.Opened it up and… same story again. Multiple units, tight space, no access. And […] ]]> ea382ba279a99f6af680a9c2107c793c Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4221/#acomment-4222 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:53:48 +1300 Hard to trust readings when the environment isn’t controlled.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Opened the ceiling expecting to verify a sensor location. Instead, found mixed low-voltage runs, a temporarily hung device, and airflow right where […] ]]> 2fd0ca017c0d4f51456e6f8a053aa732 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4107/#acomment-4112 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:14 +1300 Airflow and commissioning get sloppy over time. Not because techs don’t know it – because they think they already do.

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 […] ]]> d2e8f35eeb63afaa986e5ef63b18d8df Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3985/#acomment-3986 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:42:35 +1300 Seen this where morning trends look perfect and afternoons go sideways.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Spent a few days chasing a control issue that just didn’t make sense. Return air temp kept drifting higher every afternoon, driving resets […] ]]> 65c363cc2d97c761c469dbb92c952192 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3567/#acomment-3570 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:48:28 +1300 Ah yes, the classic nothing is wrong but everything is wrong VFD fault. My favorite.

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment VFD keeps throwing random ground-fault alarms with nothing actually wrong. Wiring looks fine, everything dry, tests clean. ]]> bc95e3270a247f8346d10fcd5d922705 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3526/#acomment-3539 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:13:51 +1300 We’re good at lead generation, terrible at what comes right after. Feels like we rush the early steps.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Client Onboarding Excellence The more I talk with you guys, the more it’s clear that onboarding is where things quietly fall apart for a lot of […] ]]> ee0204e80eb8d22a6577af3086a344ef Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3290/#acomment-3297 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:20 +1300 Seen a couple do that this season already. Heat calls waking up all the weak parts.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this inducer motor dripping oil today while checking a no-heat call. Not sure how long it’s been leaking, but the whole thing feels weak and […] ]]> 36bb0d77a145e47e53ab179de2438415 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3026/#acomment-3037 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:20:40 +1300 You set up my CRM last month and thank you again – I had no idea how important it was. My follow-ups improved instantly.

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… […] ]]> 823ec69629fb47e51a616964597ad37b Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2620/#acomment-2624 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:06:32 +1300 My bet’s on a failing motor module. When it gets warm, it resets. Seen it a dozen times.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Has anyone dealt with an ECM blower motor that randomly restarts? Power supply’s stable, board looks fine, and no error codes showing. It runs smooth […] ]]> 745e6c4d6568fd801b8ac760d04e162c Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2569/#acomment-2574 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:56:28 +1300 The compressor is the heart… but sometimes it feels like it has a mind of its own 😂

In reply to - James posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs I’ve been thinking about compressors lately – scroll, rotary, screw -they’re really the heart of any cooling system. With variable speed or […] ]]> bc27d7fe4b2dff730f01749a26478780 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2323/#acomment-2332 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:28:45 +1300 Honestly, sometimes commercial units just have weird issues with pressure switches. Might be worth checking those too.

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 […] ]]> 2858d2abe94b7476ead205bb731b47c7 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1970/#acomment-1991 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:05:46 +1200 I don’t know… I’m afraid to adopt CRM because it feels too complicated.

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 […] ]]> 70f05925cba2b6de172a667cfd7824c2 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1900/#acomment-1913 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:36:15 +1200 Onboarding’s overrated. Clients need to learn through experience.

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 […] ]]> 3350fbe064fe4565e727cde35b1c84c6 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1789/#acomment-1800 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:56:05 +1200 Flat fee can backfire if they don’t get it. Always better to set limits upfront.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Been on a job lately where everything was running smooth as butter. We were wrapping up an install when the client suddenly asks if we can add an […] ]]> 08f70fb18c7d44b1fd176dc739c66a2b Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1768/#acomment-1785 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:56:01 +1200 Improving duct design can tackle both issues effectively.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices While optimizing chiller efficiency on a recent project, I found myself caught between reducing approach temperature and improving the […] ]]> 55f4c4fafdfad475bc3b47497d124740 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1601/#acomment-1614 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:11:09 +1200 We don’t bother with formal onboarding. Too much paperwork.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Client Onboarding Excellence Client onboarding can make or break long-term relationships in HVAC. A smooth start-clear contracts, walkthroughs, and […] ]]> f5073a431ba4d8c8cdc8be96fbc0ab9f Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1494/#acomment-1501 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:39 +1200 Zoho CRM has been powerful for us-automation, mobile use, AI insights through Zia. Great for sales and service integration.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC CRM Playbook: From Lead Capture To Customer Loyalty Hey team! We’re thinking about upgrading our CRM setup to better manage seasonal contracts, track service history, and […] ]]> d1c3eb17498dc4e200db08c4e24092f5 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1468/#acomment-1477 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:21 +1200 Jump ducts are more than just a shortcut-they can actually reduce energy loss from long return runs and are great in compartmentalized buildings.

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, […] ]]> bca2e370ce3bede77a3eaecbc485b633 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1427/#acomment-1436 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:50 +1200 Manual adjustment drama is like the HVAC equivalent of a light switch left in the wrong position. 🤦‍♂️

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Walked into a commercial job today to find two 15-year-old VRF indoor units throttled flat-out every morning-full on fan speed, fuzzy […] ]]> 3f3a8631e416eb26d7175536a53571e4 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1219/#acomment-1226 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:23:53 +1200 Are there any thermostats in sync error? Double look-sometimes a clicking board reflects errant control signals.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer reports intermittent airflow loss and odd clicking from the condensing unit-filter and coils clean, amperage looks normal, but airflow […] ]]> f43a2c2b7874f36a70be71b54629eb76 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1073/#acomment-1074 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:43:25 +1200 Squeal could still be a slightly misaligned pulley-even tight belt won’t stop that.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer reports a high-pitched squeal from their A/C on startup. Blower belt’s new, bearings oil-changed, panels tight-noise still there. Any ideas […] ]]> c3323eae3df0573069ee655a7a02d674 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/997/#acomment-999 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:17:18 +1200 Shared schedule boards (cloud-based) are gold no surprises when someone lags.

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 […] ]]> 4e99094b75aabbd3633c617837cffb3f Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-911 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:45 +1200 Tool bags are your mobile office. Upgrade = instant efficiency boost.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]> 4ee230c5eae50bf2e5c7286ee0170766 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-909 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:45 +1200 Good scales are worth every penny. Accuracy matters.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]> fa8e7f7e4732447928c37b06691177bf Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-907 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:44 +1200 Tablets keep you connected and organized. No regrets here.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]> 7623cb7bc90c197a3ec0fc9cc99d96ba Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-905 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:44 +1200 Comfort = productivity. Can’t argue with that.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]> b9fe01f42cbb8cc49cff4886635850cd Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-903 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:43 +1200 Automation is life. Saves brainpower for the tricky stuff.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]> a8b0ca2199618eabcd7a915277922659 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-901 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:42 +1200 Inspection cams really open your eyes—literally and figuratively.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]> 965c23d11775c5c78f5c8f8356387c6e Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-899 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:42 +1200 Quality tools = less frustration. Fact.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]> 14c2c6aa083b5092c8b55ec34bf7fada Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-897 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:41 +1200 Every second counts on the clock.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]> 146acebd1333ecf48123be4ad9f4b0f4 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-895 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:41 +1200 Exactly. Tech that saves time is always worth it.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]> edd26ca1e389c2fdfb2609513c719f4b Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/887/#acomment-893 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:40 +1200 Haha, same here. Those little things save you from a meltdown.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I avoided digital manifolds for years.Finally bought one last month—and wow… should’ve done it way sooner. Faster, cleaner, way more […] ]]>