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Jack posted a new activity comment

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:29:46 +1200

Millennial cry babies. Run the calls til they stop coming in the summer. You got the whole winter to rest.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs During peak summer months is a service tech averaging 40-46 hrs per week considered overworked. I have techs saying we need another hire because […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:47:15 +1200

Not trying to low ball anyone. Willing to pay for the right person.

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Looking to hire an installer, an advanced apprentice or mechanic who could install a basic 54k upflow with 2 ton coil and condenser by […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:46:21 +1200

My distributor told me last month expect another 6 to 8 percent increase by Q3. Fun times.

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anyone else feel like equipment prices are just never going back down. Quoted a 3 ton Carrier install today. My cost on the equipment alone […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 27 May 2026 19:11:33 +1200

That other truck better not be the guy who undercuts everyone and disappears after install.

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.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:09:50 +1200

Industry is fine honestly, social media just makes it look like everyone’s struggling because the successful guys are too busy to sit around posting all day.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’ve been in this industry for 11 years and I want to ask something that nobody really talks about honestly. Is HVAC still actually worth it […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Tue, 26 May 2026 03:09:19 +1200

The trade is great but running a business in the trade is a completely different skill set that nobody prepares you for. Most guys who struggle aren’t bad at HVAC, they’re bad at business and that’s fixable.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:23:41 +1200

First maintenance contract is a turning point. That recurring revenue changes everything mentally.

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, […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:23:54 +1200

We didn’t build the equipment.

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Everybody talks about warranty like it’s free work for HVAC companies Meanwhile you’re driving back out, dealing with parts, labor, callbacks, […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:15:12 +1200

That’s where I think this stuff gets interesting.

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 […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:04:51 +1200

Honestly? Consistency. Answering the phone, showing up, calling people back. Sounds basic but most companies suck at it.

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 […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:11:03 +1200

Depends what it is some stuff I’ll go cheap on some things I won’t mess around with.

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Bought one of those cheaper tools thinking it would get me through a few jobs, and now I’m replacing it way sooner than expected. Starting to […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:17:34 +1200

Even if you get that volume quality can be all over the place.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Thinking about outsourcing SEO/marketing but hard to tell who actually delivers vs who just sends reports every month. Anyone here had a […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:50:46 +1300

Welcome to the other side. Once you use a micron gauge you cant go back to guessing.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Finally picked up a micron gauge this week. Been in the trade 9 years and have been judging vacuum on the manifold needle the whole time […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:54:08 +1300

Finished walls + broken stat wire = instant headache.

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

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:53:25 +1300

Those look like decent sized RTUs. What tonnage?

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs New RTUs just landed for a warehouse changeout. Three units going up on the roof later today. Always a bit of coordination getting the crane […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:11:27 +1300

They drywall right over things instead of rerouting properly.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Just closed on a house built in the 1920s and the furnace looks pretty new installed around 2022 from what I can tell. While walking through […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:40:18 +1300

That’s wild. At least it didn’t tell them you were a scammer.

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 […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:29:18 +1300

Honestly for heat pump chiller systems in towers, we model in Revit and then verify loads separately. I don’t trust one software blindly.

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

Jack posted a new activity comment

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:11:13 +1300

Call companies and ask if they’ll take you as an install helper. That’s the fastest way in.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs I’m looking at getting into HVAC and trying to figure out the best first step. Trade school isn’t something I can commit to right now, so I’ve […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:07:32 +1300

That might be the smarter move instead of rushing it.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Been running things out of my garage for a few years now and it works fine. lately been thinking about getting a small shop but can’t shake the […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:02:10 +1300

Yeah, almost all our calls come from Google.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:08:40 +1300

True. Most don’t even ask where we’re located.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:29 +1300

That part I can relate to. Garage is getting tight.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:18:13 +1300

That’s exactly what I’m worried about. Feels like paying rent just to feel bigger.

Jack posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Been running things out of my garage for a few years now […]

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:45:56 +1300

Been running things out of my garage for a few years now and it works fine. lately been thinking about getting a small shop but can’t shake the feeling that it’s just extra overhead. part of me wonders if having a visible location actually brings in enough work to justify the rent or if it’s just a mental upgrade. curious how others looked at… Read more

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:00:45 +1300

They never do. But they definitely won’t like a locked-out compressor in peak season either.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Coil is visibly collapsed and airflow is completely compromised. Between the bent fins and distorted coil face, heat rejection is shot […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:03:29 +1300

Been up there a few years. Damage lines up with wind-blown debris and zero coil protection.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:32 +1300

Fan motor temp was already elevated. It’s only a matter of time before it starts tripping on thermal.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:51:35 +1300

But running high head for months usually turns a coil job into a compressor job. Cost just moves down the road.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:24:46 +1300

You can make it look better but you can’t fix the internal airflow path once it’s folded like that

Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Coil is visibly collapsed and airflow is […]

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:33:28 +1300

Coil is visibly collapsed and airflow is completely compromised. Between the bent fins and distorted coil face, heat rejection is shot and pressures will never stabilize. This unit might still run, but efficiency and compressor life are already on borrowed time.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:42 +1300

Whatever you use, make sure it’s easy to explain to the customer. That’s where deals die.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Looking for recommendations on sales quoting software for unit replacements. Not trying to overcomplicate things just want something consistent, […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:32:02 +1300

Honestly depends where you are. In my area the big shops dominate Google and it’s hard to even show up without burning cash.

In reply to - Ryan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Been trying to figure out where the best return actually comes from when it comes to getting work in the door. We’re steady, but not booked out the […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:32:00 +1300

Honestly depends where you are. In my area the big shops dominate Google and it’s hard to even show up without burning cash.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:32:09 +1300

Did you see oil anywhere?

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Still running… just waiting for the right day to ruin someone’s schedule 😬

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:32:17 +1300

Let me guess algae or sludge clog right after the trap?

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Got called out for a small leak and yeah… it wasn’t small. Unit’s running fine, but the condensate line is backing up and dripping right at the fittings.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:10:06 +1300

I hate knowing something’s off and not having time to deal with it. That’s how mistakes happen.

In reply to - Eric posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Didn’t even plan to post this, just snapped the picture and moved on. One of those moments where you see it, your brain goes huh… okay, and […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:06:56 +1300

Two techs, three visits, fuel, parts, and admin time – people forget to price that in.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened this unit up today to see how far we can push it. It’s working, but if it drops mid-week the downtime will hurt more than the repair […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:30:45 +1300

That oil pattern around the valve tells the whole story. Seen too many of these turn into compressor failures because someone trusted numbers instead of their eyes.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Had this condenser open today while chasing a capacity issue. Pressures weren’t screaming low, superheat was borderline acceptable, but something […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:21:59 +1300

I ignored social media for years. Now I see newer companies getting calls just because people recognize their logo and face. Kinda wish I started earlier.

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 […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:30:12 +1300

Exactly, no other option.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Just started the day… and yeah, this is how it’s going.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:46:16 +1300

Every time.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Just started the day… and yeah, this is how it’s going.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:40:19 +1300

Today chose this.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Just started the day… and yeah, this is how it’s going.

Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: Just started the day… and yeah, this is how it’s going.

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:00:17 +1300

Just started the day… and yeah, this is how it’s going.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:30:39 +1300

Tomorrow’s a reset. Always helps.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Didn’t expect today to be this long, but here we are. Hoping tomorrow starts a little cleaner.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:36:11 +1300

Had one last week – technically compliant, practically miserable.

In reply to - Ryan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Access looks fine in drawings. Up here, it’s a different job altogether.

Jack posted a new activity comment

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:41 +1300

Does your CRM log replies at all, or just outbound?

In reply to - Charles posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals Thought I had our email pipeline done until I watched a customer reply to the wrong emai.. and […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:35 +1300

If no one owns it, everyone blames you.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Didn’t even touch the unit today. Spent 40 minutes just figuring out who actually controls it – tenant says one thing, building manager says […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:45 +1300

blade gaps are sneaky man. seen 5–10% OA leak with 0% command before.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Little reminder for anyone working with economizers- even when the damper looks fully closed, tiny blade gaps can still drag in outside air. A lot of […]

Jack posted a new activity comment

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:29:12 +1300

is your mixed air sensor right behind the damper? bad spot = chaos.

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices noticed the mix plenum temp jumping all over the place today… like 8-10° swings even though OA + RA temps aren’t moving. dampers […]