HVAC Community Hub | Jacob | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/jacobharris_official/activity/ Activity feed for Jacob. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:15 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 aac5457eabb74521d28ac401ffaae060 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/#acomment-7593 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:35:50 +1200 Nobody talks about the loneliness of building something by yourself. No coworkers to debrief with after a hard day. No one who gets it. Groups like this exist because that isolation is real and it messes with people more than they admit.

In reply to - Nathan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Looking for guidance and possibly a mentor.4 years ago I walked out of my job and started my own thing on a hope, a prayer, and betting […] ]]> 07a77fcbb46698331141516de2e1fd50 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7397/#acomment-7401 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:29:57 +1200 Women in this trade deal with this even more. Customers assume we don’t know what we’re doing and then act shocked when we do. Your knowledge is your credential whether they see it or not.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Something my mentor told me when I was coming up that I think about a lot. He said the customer isn’t paying for the part. They’re paying for […] ]]> 28aebff80fbe30c261e10bccc092ba51 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7311/#acomment-7313 Thu, 21 May 2026 23:21:26 +1200 We have a second supplier. and a third. never rely on one source for anything critical.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Ordered a specific fan motor Monday was told it would be in Wednesday. Called Wednesday. They said Thursday. Called Thursday. Now it’s Friday […] ]]> 4712286d5ed604146a33eaf901ba08f1 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7093/#acomment-7115 Wed, 13 May 2026 23:33:42 +1200 Honestly it weeds out people that were never gonna buy anyway.

In reply to - Hunter posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Seeing more HVAC websites lately adding instant quote tools and online pricing. I get why companies are doing it because customers wanna […] ]]> a5ee8d6a0d1c586a8ef45316f6d21229 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7052/#acomment-7069 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:39:03 +1200 Customers hear warranty and think the whole job should be free.

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, […] ]]> 0573bd82e8165768609d8ad2e00dffe5 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7030/#acomment-7060 Tue, 12 May 2026 19:51:30 +1200 People will spend crazy money remodeling kitchens then panic over HVAC pricing.

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hey, ]]> d7ddc73bc0508da5ea4803f8256a2664 Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Just getting into HVAC and already realizing I’ll probably […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6960/ Sun, 03 May 2026 21:36:00 +1200 Just getting into HVAC and already realizing I’ll probably go through a few tool bags 😅

trying to figure out if it’s better to start cheap and upgrade later or just buy something solid from the beginning.

what ended up working for you guys?

]]> 12 46ee0459c3fa2adfa04248c72a2c97be Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6903/#acomment-6913 Sat, 02 May 2026 09:19:13 +1200 Service teaches you more. You see bad installs, airflow issues, wrong sizing, all of it. Makes you a better tech long term.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs You guys enjoy installs or you’d rather be out doing service calls feels like two completely different jobs sometimes. ]]> 25b9056177b28f0c17185ca1c5d00067 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6664/#acomment-6694 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:29:20 +1200 I check amps and voltage together one tells the story of the other.

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, […] ]]> 59720297f229046f01137222f1c2b1ca Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6646/#acomment-6665 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:57 +1200 Did you check subcool too? That usually gives it away if charge is actually off.

In reply to - Edward posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Suction 60 psi, superheat 20+, looked like low charge turned out to be airflow. Static was through the roof. Fixed that and everything lined up. ]]> 304b4c5e97936fd7c4fe537be94d0f41 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6627 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:06:20 +1200 Speed matters too if you’re slow on quotes they move on quick.

In reply to - Hunter posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Trying to get in with a few builders right now and still figuring out my pricing. Feels like I’m coming in too high because I’m not getting […] ]]> 5c0b04b9048ec8715dc94e14810d9431 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6556/#acomment-6558 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:59:10 +1200 I’ve learned the hard way cheap tools cost more in the long run.

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 […] ]]> 7cace761e739e3c559d42df3ffba391e Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6458/#acomment-6503 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:20:07 +1200 Right, always a good idea to verify refrigerant levels. It’s surprising how often that’s the issue!

In reply to - Alessandro posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey folks, ever hit up a service call with a complaint of no cooling, only to find the system running fine? It’s one of those perplexing […] ]]> a818c56e27e0d4cb7bff6fccff381776 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6460/#acomment-6472 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +1300 Perhaps instead of lamenting the decline, we should recognize the opportunity to truly disrupt the market by supporting smaller, independent repair shops that actually value our community.

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 […] ]]> bca2576e0b5a19c1fd5553524924aacd Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6353/#acomment-6383 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:45:39 +1300 Also worth checking if the condenser fan motor is running at full RPM. Motor can be spinning and pulling normal amps but still be running slow if the capacitor is weak. Slow fan on a 74°F day is enough to push head pressure higher than it should be.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Carrier 24ACC636, R410A, 3-ton. First startup of the season. Suction 115 PSI Discharge 445 PSI. Superheat 8°F. Subcooling 18°F. Ambient 74°F. Charge […] ]]> 291caead9dfd5752c4aa283b20dcfa86 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6357/#acomment-6363 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:48:58 +1300 Fin combs exist for a reason but not for this 💀.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices March startups never disappoint. 🙃 ]]> f5765467fde5d2eb4c2a826c18f296c6 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6160/#acomment-6165 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:11:22 +1300 Bet the prints didn’t show that random beam right where your hanger needed to go.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices 30’ ceilings + scissor lift all day. Trying to keep the trunk straight while dodging steel and sprinkler lines. Whoever drew this on paper […] ]]> 590c3556ea8a00d058f6eb59c8bb5656 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6088/#acomment-6110 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:20:27 +1300 Oil logging in microchannel is real. We saw it on a few newer systems already.

In reply to - Henry posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Seeing more systems lately that just run longer and feel weaker. Makes me wonder how much oil fouling gets ignored in residential. ]]> ba19e747440f21167f45d1bfef2c0506 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5970/#acomment-5977 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:13:04 +1300 SM380V should handle it with the firmware update. You have to plug it in directly, not through Bluetooth.

In reply to - Daniel posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Has anyone successfully added R-454B or R-32 to the SMAN 360, or is that only supported on the SM380V? I’ve been digging through updates and […] ]]> f950929ab8f840b742ecf3d29dfc673c Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5885/#acomment-5929 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:51:50 +1300 That’s the part people forget when giving advice online.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello All, ]]> b6845e7b768865a10008e4dd91f07c70 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5885/#acomment-5926 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:14:31 +1300 100%. Residential and commercial don’t play by the same rules.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello All, ]]> bc9f70b8cab652cd700f611e70bbce38 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5885/#acomment-5922 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:22:36 +1300 Same here.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello All, ]]> 0d17cf688674b8fcf13d1762fcd5e848 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5885/#acomment-5918 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:25:48 +1300 Yep. Customer hears we looked at it and suddenly it’s your fault six months later.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello All, ]]> 476aefbb58ad2a1726108a63df181150 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5885/#acomment-5911 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:17:15 +1300 Real answer. Anyone saying they always do everything clearly hasn’t had six calls backing up.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello All, ]]> 0565efcfb97ee0ea0528f0ccf791ab78 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5885/#acomment-5902 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:04:53 +1300 That’s how I see it too. Fix the issue, document the rest, don’t play hero for free.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello All, ]]> 75ead3a80df079d06814202a1e4fecb1 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5885/#acomment-5894 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:33:36 +1300 Exactly. Testing equipment outside normal conditions just creates problems you didn’t have before.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello All, ]]> 49ca75f9107b5a00fa35e3afe09f94cb Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Hello All, https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5885/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:50:00 +1300 Hello All,

]]> 14 6847ad4ac675e66e62da9e00f0078143 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5514/#acomment-5531 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:11:15 +1300 Seen this cause high static without tripping limits. System just runs inefficient.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Damper blades are bent and out of alignment. Even with the actuator calling, airflow isn’t modulating evenly, which explains the uneven […] ]]> 443f7f32dcecc4879be0b8deb580a14c Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5433/#acomment-5452 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:12:11 +1300 Return only or supply too?

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 […] ]]> e3410b0592ca6ef80a4c0ffe8865d86a Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5296/#acomment-5364 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:30:08 +1300 Marketing guys will tell you there’s some magic setup, but most HVAC work comes down to trust. When something breaks, people call whoever they remember or whoever looks reliable online. Everything else just supports that.

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 […] ]]> 97913cbb0228ae943e86f1362e300952 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5129/#acomment-5161 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:31:21 +1300 Amazing how one small piece can confuse the whole system like it’s having an argument with itself.

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Pressures were inconsistent during operation, which led to further inspection of the refrigerant line. A restriction was identified at […] ]]> 41a0800dd4b194b34b25e2bb804cbc1a Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5072/#acomment-5082 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 03:31:02 +1300 I started keeping them in two places. Still happens.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had plenty of Schrader valve cores last week. Needed one today gone. ]]> 4aeb642c9af5ce8b447a552fa8eed2e9 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5033/#acomment-5065 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:31:22 +1300 Yes.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Put the phones down, the unit’s watching 👀😂?? ]]> 407015944832a629814714f298573246 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5033/#acomment-5056 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:47:08 +1300 😂😂

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Put the phones down, the unit’s watching 👀😂?? ]]> 895aa0aa0cf74c311082ed480b3a9791 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5033/#acomment-5051 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:06:01 +1300 Exactly why I laughed before saying anything.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Put the phones down, the unit’s watching 👀😂?? ]]> afa7adb6358a6245c62bd1645984be48 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5033/#acomment-5043 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 04:12:13 +1300 One phone, sure. Two phones… now I’m suspicious.😂

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Put the phones down, the unit’s watching 👀😂?? ]]> bea447bac0eaf79dc7e17a6a8d9851f6 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5033/#acomment-5039 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:08:22 +1300 Thinking is fine. The synchronized scrolling was impressive though.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Put the phones down, the unit’s watching 👀😂?? ]]> 99f086bfbc0db3ea1e4b1be96243cd88 Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Put the phones down, the unit’s watching 👀😂?? https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5033/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:37:50 +1300 Put the phones down, the unit’s watching 👀😂??

]]> 13 32a8dec19c2db9c470303b59c0871475 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4964/#acomment-4970 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:45:53 +1300 I still think people blame ductwork too fast instead of checking the unit deeper.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer complained about poor airflow and high runtime even though the unit was cooling. Pressures were fine, compressor was doing its job, but […] ]]> 308aae37e89a48c8eff97daafc9a82d8 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4948/#acomment-4954 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:44:47 +1300 This is why blower inspections actually matter during maintenance instead of just filters and pressures.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer’s been saying the air never really feels strong even though the system runs all day. Opened it up today and this is what we’re working […] ]]> 3f77bae178d488f9da880520028a741b Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4724 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:41:49 +1300 Most customers say dry air when what they really mean is cold floors and drafts.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> b163f3e8648364582ba3353f6ce8f574 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4456/#acomment-4458 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:10:06 +1300 This is exactly why these calls take longer than people expect. When there’s no single failed component, you’re basically untangling years of small decisions that stacked up. Wiring gets added, rerouted, repurposed, and eventually the system still runs but not correctly. Those are always slow burns.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened the unit and found no single failed part, just inconsistent behavior caused by messy wiring and multiple small issues stacked […] ]]> ee271f8de8b5315a0fde62b22e85ecfb Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3513/#acomment-3514 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:13:33 +1300 Seasonal swings always mess with rankings. Nothing we can do except keep the pages solid.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC SEO Accelerator: Rank Higher, Get More Calls Not sure if it’s just us, but Google’s been shifting our rankings around every time the weather changes. Some days our AC […] ]]> 1e3b8ebb708ea3b9322e2d55ce4920ca Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3447/#acomment-3458 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:44 +1300 seen this when the branch controller thermistors drift. system thinks one zone is calling harder than it actually is.

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 […] ]]> 813a3af6843624eba1090a10d9f35670 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3384/#acomment-3397 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:29:06 +1300 Slow the decel ramp.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Got a drive that behaves fine at full speed but trips on overvoltage the moment it starts slowing down. No issues on ramp-up at […] ]]> 6619187c90bc80ba28162a1ec572b235 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3323/#acomment-3329 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:41 +1300 That’s honestly my guess too. Whole thing feels “install once, pray forever.”

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Opened this VFD panel on a service call today – dust, loose wiring, and still running at 6000 like nothing’s wrong. ]]> 0ac615a76b8b59c0aa4aa16a979b95a6 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3323/#acomment-3327 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:40 +1300 Exactly. It’s like they refuse to die, but also refuse to work correctly.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Opened this VFD panel on a service call today – dust, loose wiring, and still running at 6000 like nothing’s wrong. ]]> 972142335e5bcc3292e40ffe773125fe Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3323/#acomment-3325 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:38 +1300 Right? I’m scared to even clean it – might be the only thing holding the system together.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Opened this VFD panel on a service call today – dust, loose wiring, and still running at 6000 like nothing’s wrong. ]]> 6a841c5ab0bfc75187a19b8a5f2a6640 Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Opened this VFD panel on a service call today - dust, […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3323/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:36 +1300 Opened this VFD panel on a service call today – dust, loose wiring, and still running at 6000 like nothing’s wrong.

]]> 6 f867d75d0663e03700a01bb97a7a6327 Jacob posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3172/#acomment-3185 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:55:54 +1300 I should start charging “breakdown fees” for breakdown requests.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Why do some customers want a full parts breakdown like they’re building the unit themselves this weekend? Can you list every screw, clamp, […] ]]>