HVAC Community Hub | Harry | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/hwilliams/activity/ Activity feed for Harry. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:13:40 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.3.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 79146b8f65126f5e9f8a53bdc835acf7 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8504/#acomment-8522 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:37:46 +1200 Every single disconnect in Florida looks like this if it hasn’t been opened in 6 months.

In reply to - Leonard posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Showed up for a routine maintenance call. Went to pull the disconnect and this is what greeted me. Mud daubers have been running […] ]]> dd65148edbe64794566ad044ef8d50c8 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8369/#acomment-8392 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:50:25 +1200 How do you keep your refrigerant tanks from sliding around ?I’ve strapped mine down 4 different ways and they still end up on the floor after every speed bump.

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been running out of this van for 3 years now. Finally got the shelving where I want it. Still looks like a disaster to everyone else but I […] ]]> 7ec54621b4499a661c77d1b3305de318 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8335/#acomment-8377 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:24:05 +1200 Which is exactly why it’s trash.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Customer complaint was one bedroom not cooling. Found this under the house. Flex completely disconnected from the boot, just dumping […] ]]> 68777c58411b4f835f58f637d264825f Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8335/#acomment-8352 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:03:21 +1200 Mastic on flex connections is code in like half the states now anyway.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Customer complaint was one bedroom not cooling. Found this under the house. Flex completely disconnected from the boot, just dumping […] ]]> 5533bf33bb131140234330f0bc93d459 Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Customer complaint was one bedroom not cooling. Found […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8335/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:04:00 +1200 Customer complaint was one bedroom not cooling. Found this under the house. Flex completely disconnected from the boot, just dumping air straight into the crawlspace. They said the other company did a tune up 6 weeks ago.

]]> 12 8ba7a76419111f44b178bf5a9aed391d Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8264/#acomment-8291 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:14:20 +1200 I ran 7 days a week for two years straight, my first two years in business 🤷‍♂️

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs For those owner/operators who are a one man band, do you do emergency service? What is a reasonable response time for these before they look elsewhere? ]]> 38b74c50ed65e3973ca43e7981820169 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8144/#acomment-8163 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:21:49 +1200 😂 appreciate the support.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Turning 44 next month. Knees are shot, right shoulder clicks every time I reach over my head. Been doing this since I was 19. What are you […] ]]> fae58cb8b9cc31dc114cdace5f7b9461 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8140/#acomment-8146 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:04:18 +1200 I take it because Friday evening calls turn into Saturday installs more often than people think.

In reply to - Henry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Genuinely curious how you all handle the customer who calls at 4:55pm on a Friday saying their AC has been out since Wednesday. ]]> 87dae1e8a6e8ee05d3b4dfe535bfa603 Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Turning 44 next month. Knees are shot, right shoulder […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8144/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:51:00 +1200 Turning 44 next month. Knees are shot, right shoulder clicks every time I reach over my head. Been doing this since I was 19. What are you guys actually doing that helps or is everyone just living with it

]]> 21 a34adb091d39b0bb17b7b940017c3c1d Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8093/#acomment-8097 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:37:11 +1200 Oxy acetylene and an aluminum brazing rod, 2 seconds of work.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Best way to repair a microchannel condenser coil that took some damage? Bent fins on about a 6 inch section, not leaking yet but it’s […] ]]> a1bb22b9836f3ce05bc87e382276a2e5 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7825/#acomment-7916 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:19:09 +1200 😂😂😂

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anyone else getting customers who pull up ChatGPT mid-call and start reading you the “correct” price for the repair? Happened twice this week. ]]> 88658da67828d08f4b00b65092543de4 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7848/#acomment-7880 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:36:50 +1200 Behind on revenue, ahead on margin. Took fewer jobs but charged more for each one. Still figuring out how I feel about that.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Halfway through the year. Real talk time. Are you ahead of where you thought you’d be financially, behind, or honestly not sure because […] ]]> 121e50854df8e6a2c8df0aa3dc8072c4 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7825/#acomment-7871 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:18:47 +1200 This is the best response I’ve seen in this whole thread.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anyone else getting customers who pull up ChatGPT mid-call and start reading you the “correct” price for the repair? Happened twice this week. ]]> 3bac63d3ad491bb5d69ed6b8fed58f91 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7825/#acomment-7859 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:55:07 +1200 At least with YouTube they were watching an actual human do actual work. this is one level more removed from reality.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anyone else getting customers who pull up ChatGPT mid-call and start reading you the “correct” price for the repair? Happened twice this week. ]]> 5ed9403041ba36a570f9403f1917842e Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7340/#acomment-7348 Sat, 23 May 2026 11:09:52 +1200 We do 60% residential 40% commercial. Residential pays the daily bills. Commercial builds the longer relationships. Works well.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Serious question because I’m at a crossroads. Been doing residential for 4 years. Decent business, good reviews, mostly AC repairs […] ]]> 89feaa7df9d79621fca2838664d7f54e Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7340/#acomment-7343 Sat, 23 May 2026 07:31:00 +1200 Don’t leave residential. Add commercial. Don’t replace one with the other. Different customer base, different cash flow, both have value.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Serious question because I’m at a crossroads. Been doing residential for 4 years. Decent business, good reviews, mostly AC repairs […] ]]> 9a39b90da41c00af35faa34301d86852 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7135/#acomment-7213 Sun, 17 May 2026 19:21:20 +1200 Every customer now thinks they found the exact issue in a Reddit thread.

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 […] ]]> eafb19872b3724afb0d87c2d9616222b Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7037/#acomment-7079 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:10:13 +1200 Everybody blames the contractor first because we’re the ones they deal with directly.

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, […] ]]> 94189249d583bda63543d55f163700c4 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6978/#acomment-7003 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:59:06 +1200 Bad hires can set you back fast too.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Realizing lately being good at HVAC and actually growing a company are two completely different things 😅 Feels like everybody online’s selling […] ]]> 16cbea33e1701142cb8cef04aab05bb2 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6978/#acomment-6995 Thu, 07 May 2026 22:50:51 +1200 Word of mouth. Still the best marketing there is.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Realizing lately being good at HVAC and actually growing a company are two completely different things 😅 Feels like everybody online’s selling […] ]]> da16ff9cce6cf2b8305c1e331efae7a2 Harry posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6976/#acomment-6994 Thu, 07 May 2026 22:50:50 +1200 Some people will never say anything face to face. Then the invoice hits and suddenly they write a novel.

In reply to - Nicolas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Had a weird situation recently with a customer after a job was already wrapped up. During the work everything was normal. Walked through […] ]]> 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 […] ]]>