HVAC Community Hub | Jack | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/jackcooper/activity/ Activity feed for Jack. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:45:23 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.3.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 649d930ceda3753f9e1dc19b56a44d8d Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8335/#acomment-8348 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:09:32 +1200 🤦‍♂️

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 […] ]]> b15b682dd10d182bf528a545a41641dd Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8318/#acomment-8322 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:31:18 +1200 Ohm the coil. Should be somewhere around 100-200 ohms. If it’s reading way below that it’s shorted internally.

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

I’m having a problem with a unit I been working on. I’m not getting my 24 to reversing valve and when I test O/B to Common I onlyg get 14v but R […]

]]> 5e00422784cb77176036cda9dfa11297 Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Maintenance contract call on a rooftop today. […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8305/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:57:00 +1200 Maintenance contract call on a rooftop today. Carrier package unit installed last year, customer said it’s been running fine but wanted their annual check done before the real heat hits. Gauges look good, cleaned the condenser, checked electrical, tightened connections. Easy money but 141 degrees on the roof surface according to my IR gun.… Read more

]]> 7 b00f8098706a1b9d8a5b55899b796c9f Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8264/#acomment-8294 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 04:27:48 +1200 You have to ask the right questions and prioritize what is actually an emergency. Some of these people will call you after hours and you show up and it’s 70° in there because they have two other working systems, or window units and portables. You only have so much energy and as a business owner you will burn yourself right out if you waste… Read more

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? ]]> bcc8e951a253c63ac254b1ffec80e6eb Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8144/#acomment-8150 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:45:12 +1200 I started wearing actual knee pads about three years ago and I genuinely cannot believe I spent 20 years without them. Not the $12 Walmart ones either, real ones. Truewerk makes pants with built in inserts and it was the single best purchase I made in this trade. My only regret is not doing it at 25 instead of 48.

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 […] ]]> 6bff9646aafedf39ec021eafffda28f0 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8091/#acomment-8094 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:27:16 +1200 Hell no. Hire a bookkeeper and an AI phone answering service. Two families can’t eat off one hog. Fact.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Thinking about taking on a business partner to help with the office side while I stay in the field. Someone reached out wanting to handle […] ]]> b1878fb6038c71e82e702d2f0ad41cee Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8069/#acomment-8075 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:31:08 +1200 Quickbooks Self Employed is the lighter version, cheaper and less overwhelming than the full thing.

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Quickbooks is by far the best because it will scale with your business. It works well especially if you are not using any CRM right now. There […] ]]> dc9a17950e7ed71c11c998cd2c7a1122 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8027/#acomment-8065 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:53:43 +1200 Update us tomorrow after you check the heat exchanger. genuinely curious how this one ends.

In reply to - Nathan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Alright fellas, genuine question. At what point do you stop repairing and just tell the customer it’s time to replace. I’ve got a 14 year old […] ]]> d526b563cf06150ac655cfd34e55da6f Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7823/#acomment-7921 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:35:04 +1200 This is the actual line for me too.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs ok this is a vent more than a question. just got back from a call where the homeowner stood over my shoulder the entire time narrating what I […] ]]> 0ed7a6afe0eb360968c4520d94ed281e Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7695/#acomment-7698 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 […] ]]> d6713b2f1cc76d06700af5c1e3326bc2 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7619/#acomment-7623 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 […] ]]> 0c61c333d64960931178a1ff019ad114 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7524/#acomment-7548 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 […] ]]> 477c513901291aa61a8ca9c7b003b462 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7424/#acomment-7434 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. ]]> 264e6f9787cffc001383ea3b99d0426b Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7373/#acomment-7423 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 […] ]]> 1a8fc197d4164908c1662f18e8f4ab0e Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7373/#acomment-7376 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.

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 […] ]]> 778d9f74870832c40ad41c9dd3a3432f Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7257/#acomment-7262 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, […] ]]> 8f7221eb68f360981541e8ad91305653 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7052/#acomment-7174 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, […] ]]> dd9ec519b2e2cc1b91d908a0873aece3 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7122/#acomment-7165 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 […] ]]> 3d369a536e6e83b59e8d52acf53fe0fa Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6978/#acomment-6981 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 […] ]]> cd0f2457dd8685ff52ae73837525cd24 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6556/#acomment-6557 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 […] ]]> 557cb7f00121dc4cda5facebbf99417b Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6538/#acomment-6547 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 […] ]]> 5b35b1510a75cedd9eaad89237c71fbe Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6442/#acomment-6449 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 […] ]]> d95b1db26b0549f5ad2f704c5bb812c4 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6271/#acomment-6290 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 ]]> 938a566fd346847f06d99f78ad313dec Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6248/#acomment-6250 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 […] ]]> ed72e8895f2f43f1743fcbb952cac771 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6218/#acomment-6222 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 […] ]]> d6b366c405b1b6545e45eb1cff6cf881 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6115/#acomment-6128 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 […] ]]> d2436fb6529d9c69b765caffdf124f27 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6081/#acomment-6104 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, ]]> 4dea4b26c3d7b077a9590efc986ee478 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6013/#acomment-6064 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 […] ]]> c35442cc790457c0125f0ad772622360 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5722/#acomment-5745 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 […] ]]> 9f4fbb551cd142f43a283c7de61a7752 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5722/#acomment-5742 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:02:10 +1300 Yeah, almost all our calls come from Google.

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 […] ]]> fdcb249ee2357cfbf8c8f98b0f8e3f75 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5722/#acomment-5738 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:08:40 +1300 True. Most don’t even ask where we’re located.

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 […] ]]> 914c8418aee212229d251db6e8b67d44 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5722/#acomment-5735 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:29 +1300 That part I can relate to. Garage is getting tight.

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 […] ]]> 670e934dcecc1ac8fafadf390fc8df02 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5722/#acomment-5726 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:18:13 +1300 That’s exactly what I’m worried about. Feels like paying rent just to feel bigger.

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 […] ]]> d136c69f37911e06c806daa409cb572a Jack posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Been running things out of my garage for a few years now […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5722/ 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

]]> 11 b2203179d97471abb769bb13424e02e8 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/#acomment-5597 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 […] ]]> 56d967bea84663be86653e8369b9ba3c Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/#acomment-5595 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.

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 […] ]]> d687ec4f2183e1c683437a76585a608e Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/#acomment-5588 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.

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 […] ]]> 036cd1a60b4dab12694f79178db1bf6f Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/#acomment-5583 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.

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 […] ]]> f8212d098267f4f62cc65f76075d5d80 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/#acomment-5580 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

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 […] ]]> 0d2c7547a5af70ecb07d9c12c3aea371 Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Coil is visibly collapsed and airflow is […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/ 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.

]]> 11 06a6c7b104393c0b8ec8d8c1e10745d5 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5500/#acomment-5534 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, […] ]]> fb75af0dc89914d9aa21dcccf6f5abc3 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5296/#acomment-5315 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 […] ]]> 34aac84c19a57ce5ea6650825c2555a4 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5296/#acomment-5314 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.

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 […] ]]> 3573be29a623d7ddf07eccdc08edb0a8 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5166/#acomment-5178 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 😬 ]]> e06e2f3bac187fdeeb1886e37427f21e Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5087/#acomment-5096 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. ]]> df8a8d04c69fea47349d29b7abdea4f6 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5015/#acomment-5025 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 […] ]]> 30985798ffd0ef43790e7d2df868637f Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4739/#acomment-4779 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 […] ]]> d802782a824af4835a881c560a08bfaf Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4633/#acomment-4638 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 […] ]]> 32530d8d0e4b853c7da8afd0c8972dd5 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4537/#acomment-4576 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 […] ]]> 4e0d20ca820a13c85fad9e2e50579be5 Jack posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4503/#acomment-4519 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. ]]>