HVAC Community Hub | Jameson | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/jamhughes_/activity/ Activity feed for Jameson. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:18:08 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 38f162f24033c00e035b9629f511779e Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7695/#acomment-7742 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:47:33 +1200 A tech crawling in attics all day at 46 hours is more depleted than an office worker at 60. Context matters.

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 […] ]]> 7dea746ee59392b5882a875c3023e409 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7695/#acomment-7738 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:31:06 +1200 40-46 hours in attic heat feels like 80 hours. 90 degree days in a hot attic will take its toll. The number on the timesheet isn’t the whole story.

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 […] ]]> a21969fc87c9a8bdcb38df36cca44fa0 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7672/#acomment-7685 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:15:14 +1200 I’m serious though. Do the math on what you actually keep at $125 after everything. It will scare you.

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs I have a chance to get into some decent work. Constant-ish. To get into it I have to lower my prices a good amount. Beat out two companies […] ]]> ae96b6169250676c419dfb4d22f34d8e Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7672/#acomment-7679 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:14:59 +1200 $125 doesn’t even cover wages what are you even doing. You would be better off financially just going fishing.

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs I have a chance to get into some decent work. Constant-ish. To get into it I have to lower my prices a good amount. Beat out two companies […] ]]> 0d6d41fc0cd80058867e3fcbf78f8736 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/#acomment-7589 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:08:59 +1200 Year 4 is exactly when it starts to feel different. You’re right on time.

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 […] ]]> 7885cf845aaea769557a5a3f4204037a Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/#acomment-7572 Sun, 31 May 2026 22:50:39 +1200 I walked away from a $78k salary with benefits to start my own company. Year 1 I made $41k and questioned everything. Year 4 I cleared $180k. The valley in between is where most people quit.

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 […] ]]> 51a1ec99cea8dcaee38e4ec41141d074 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/#acomment-7555 Sun, 31 May 2026 06:21:06 +1200 Started 8 years ago with a pickup truck and gauges. Had my license and zero clients. I been there man.

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 […] ]]> ae7e6dd0e806ad30feb7f801e9e50214 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7263/#acomment-7267 Wed, 20 May 2026 04:19:59 +1200 $28/hr for an experienced tech is probably the issue. Good guys are pulling $35-45 in most markets right now.

In reply to - Hunter posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I need to vent for a second placed an indeed ad for an experienced tech. $28-35/hr depending on experience plus benefits. had 47 […] ]]> aa881023cdc4650fd80d7f4e87938790 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7093/#acomment-7107 Wed, 13 May 2026 21:14:02 +1200 Too many variables in HVAC for exact online pricing.

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 […] ]]> f6089e83f4f612736ea84b5389c9299b Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7037/#acomment-7102 Wed, 13 May 2026 20:44:20 +1200 I don’t think some customers realize how thin margins actually are for a lot of companies.

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, […] ]]> fcace50e79a3571d28532479c05fa1e8 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7052/#acomment-7096 Wed, 13 May 2026 19:17:42 +1200 Driving back out 3 times for the same issue gets old fast.

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, […] ]]> d4c527315f62b1f449c897dfc3c81648 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6886/#acomment-6954 Sun, 03 May 2026 04:02:49 +1200 Callbacks happen but if it’s the same issue more than once, you gotta slow down and check deeper.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs how many callbacks do you guys actually consider normal before you start second guessing the original job? i’m not talking about random stuff breaking […] ]]> d492d96aae16f6e48fde41557aafe088 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6886/#acomment-6944 Sun, 03 May 2026 00:20:38 +1200 Look at patterns not one job. If it keeps happening across jobs, that’s when you worry.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs how many callbacks do you guys actually consider normal before you start second guessing the original job? i’m not talking about random stuff breaking […] ]]> 8bf232d90286413e4774379a989794b3 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6812/#acomment-6852 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:20:17 +1200 Not really, I stay busy off referrals.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices How are you guys getting most of your work right now still word of mouth or more online? Feels like it’s changing a bit lately where I’m […] ]]> f8902298d2c2b4dacd11fd9ecf8a7c0b Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6812/#acomment-6815 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:16:34 +1200 We were 100% word of mouth for a long time. Last year started putting more effort into online and it’s definitely bringing in more calls now. Still trust referrals more though.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices How are you guys getting most of your work right now still word of mouth or more online? Feels like it’s changing a bit lately where I’m […] ]]> 9bedb36db4c3cf5388daf50b7e112176 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6643 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:34:43 +1200 You’re not too high you’re just not competitive.

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 […] ]]> 5c00628e414ed854b372bf05f54e6874 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6504/#acomment-6518 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:57:58 +1200 We’ve been using a newer tool recently, pretty smooth so far compared to others.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been looking into software for material takeoffs on commercial jobs and honestly getting overwhelmed with options. Trying to find […] ]]> 723f7b76d786c69a058b4f1461b438e5 Jameson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Do you pull to 300 microns or 500 microns on a […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6430/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:50:38 +1300 Do you pull to 300 microns or 500 microns on a residential install and has it ever actually made a difference in the real world?

]]> 7 a18c86f1bd8f65c95b48250dc71b6ede Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6357/#acomment-6364 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:12:58 +1300 Yeah this is way past fin comb territory.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices March startups never disappoint. 🙃 ]]> 7547a63b88bd30f4ae990a3f96ad9c2e Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6248/#acomment-6256 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:11:38 +1300 Yeah tight spots make those picks interesting real quick.

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 […] ]]> acef831cc9d0fbb2ad3e5dfb5e6f0605 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6155/#acomment-6162 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:22:00 +1300 Standing behind your work is getting expensive these days though.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Most customers won’t remember the exact number on the invoice a year from now. But they’ll remember if you showed up when you said you would, […] ]]> 359318d1642f2abb4c3c4a09954f53b4 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6120/#acomment-6126 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:09:33 +1300 I swear elbows cause more problems than undersized trunks half the time.

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Spent a good hour on this one just trying to balance it without overcomplicating the layout. Biggest headache was keeping velocity where I […] ]]> 45bd7d0139ab9bf249efdeb2357ab920 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6069/#acomment-6080 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:24:22 +1300 At least they were debating instead of just dumping refrigerant in it.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had something weird happen today. Didn’t even realize my techs were out here making bets on what the issue would be. Sent two of them up to […] ]]> d45130d228d4dd577e136cc9dd00f790 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5932/#acomment-5934 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:26:50 +1300 If my tech rolls a truck and spends an hour diagnosing, that fee stands. Fuel, insurance, payroll don’t disappear just because they approved a repair.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs We charge a service/diagnostic to come out and troubleshoot. The only time we roll that into the total is when the customer decides to replace […] ]]> 78d3cbbf339ee391afe00eaecbab1740 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5747/#acomment-5752 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 02:27:00 +1300 Customer probably says it was cooling fine yesterday too.

In reply to - Jules posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’m sure this thing cooled great… before the coil turned into a dust blanket and airflow became optional. ]]> 2883fe1d9ea873269843b99ef183503a Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5627/#acomment-5654 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:27:24 +1300 When good techs leave suddenly it’s usually because they already had something lined up and were just waiting for the right moment.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hello All, ]]> 22d5faa48d055e4c926fc809c105f21f Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/#acomment-5596 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:25:38 +1300 Customer probably doesn’t want to hear coil or condenser replacement right now.

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 […] ]]> f3cd681cbcf769d4c12fdaa3fe2bb519 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5141/#acomment-5157 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:30:55 +1300 Facts.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs This gauge tells you a lot if you actually pay attention. Pressure can look fine, but restrictions or flow issues usually show up here first. ]]> a9a16414389e25c7b3bbd5897ebcd4e4 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5001/#acomment-5023 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:10:11 +1300 I don’t even troubleshoot anymore. I swap the stat and move on.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer said the unit keeps doing its own thing. Pulled the thermostat off the wall and suddenly the system made a lot more sense. ]]> a96dd020764f392e70d4a63fc88bccf0 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4862/#acomment-4881 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:45:19 +1300 Hard to justify fixing this when the customer won’t pay.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Started as a temporary fix. Somehow it became part of the system. ]]> b5b2bf75871d9578a96c3d705742ee41 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4663/#acomment-4671 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:05:59 +1300 Customer: How long will this take?
Me: staring at the gauge Depends what mood it’s in.

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 […] ]]> 14986da9d2fd20e5c7090fb5be1eb998 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4606/#acomment-4624 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:31:56 +1300 Comfort complaints are where humidity, insulation, and expectations all collide. Those are always longer conversations.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Checked humidity while wrapping up a service call today. Older house, customer keeps saying the air feels dry even though the system itself […] ]]> fa4d02dc049f21b721870e5e17279f5e Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4586 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:45:53 +1300 When the matches tell the truth faster than the meter 😂

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> 802bef0b9670423da17c3d3206ef088c Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4531/#acomment-4565 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:20:39 +1300 First year sucks, not gonna lie. You’ll feel dumb, you’ll miss obvious things, and you’ll go home replaying jobs in your head. It gets better.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Starting out in HVAC and realizing how much there is to learn – any advice from the field? ]]> 25a0b81afa5a67931dcf8e85837ca17e Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4544/#acomment-4547 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:21:10 +1300 Before swapping anything, I’d check ground and incoming voltage. Seen boards act up when either one’s off.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Check ground and incoming voltage before blaming the board. A lot of ‘bad boards’ aren’t bad at all. ]]> acdcc83a808cbe9b30630bf726f7764a Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4360/#acomment-4380 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:05:35 +1300 Because it’s never one obvious thing – it’s layers.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs The toughest troubleshooting isn’t when something fails loudly – it’s when everything almost works. Readings look acceptable. Controls respond. […] ]]> 876c8512f6f47ca30533e29fffee61d0 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4360/#acomment-4378 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 04:20:21 +1300 Yeah, subtle problems don’t sell themselves.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs The toughest troubleshooting isn’t when something fails loudly – it’s when everything almost works. Readings look acceptable. Controls respond. […] ]]> a13398f746ac92b927115572fb0ded8c Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4360/#acomment-4375 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:48:33 +1300 That’s usually the right instinct.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs The toughest troubleshooting isn’t when something fails loudly – it’s when everything almost works. Readings look acceptable. Controls respond. […] ]]> fad4a7ef8f82f6d0d6ba37f9e839c293 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4360/#acomment-4374 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:36:46 +1300 Looks stable until you watch it long enough.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs The toughest troubleshooting isn’t when something fails loudly – it’s when everything almost works. Readings look acceptable. Controls respond. […] ]]> 20686ab046a4e01e5d306cf1c2c99054 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4360/#acomment-4368 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:01:51 +1300 The hardest ones to explain to clients.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs The toughest troubleshooting isn’t when something fails loudly – it’s when everything almost works. Readings look acceptable. Controls respond. […] ]]> d4c85bc27ccf1e35270979cd1d28b9a0 Jameson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: The toughest troubleshooting isn’t when something fails […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4360/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:25:21 +1300 The toughest troubleshooting isn’t when something fails loudly – it’s when everything almost works.
Readings look acceptable. Controls respond. No obvious mechanical damage.
But the system never quite settles, never runs comfortably under load, and keeps demanding attention.

That’s usually where the real work starts.

]]> 10 94743210b0eee2d8dfb038cdb0a96e9c Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4170/#acomment-4176 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:35:54 +1300 Happy New Year 👋 looking forward to learning from this group.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Happy New Year from the HVAC Community🥳 Wishing every HVAC business owner, technician, contractor, manufacturer, and student […] ]]> 594dd6bcbc62f362d36fcd93f5a4569d Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3781/#acomment-3784 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:19 +1300 Sometimes firmware updates quietly fix this stuff. Annoying, but real.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been watching a drive that holds speed perfectly, airflow steady, no alarms – but torque keeps jumping around for no obvious […] ]]> c1f308c8d8f3d2bf3e6124cb92c08137 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3600/#acomment-3603 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:45 +1300 So basically the more active you are, the more you level up?

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hey everyone – we’re starting gamification in the community. As you engage more (posting, commenting, helping others), you’ll […] ]]> 02cf7bf322e589949421230a2121a09d Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3574/#acomment-3585 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:48:38 +1300 Sometimes the issue is upstream – if the return fan ramps at a different rate, the pressure balance shifts.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Seeing a weird one – when the supply fan ramps up, a few VAV boxes actually lose airflow for a moment. CFM drops for a couple seconds like […] ]]> e6633b94a63a765218201dd4305c90e7 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3408/#acomment-3416 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:29:17 +1300 Right… and I’ve got more than one acting up, so loop might be running hotter than it should.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Seeing multiple reheat boxes sending warm air even with zero heating command. BAS reports valves closed, but discharge temps are definitely higher […] ]]> a6bfb88525ec1f37cf43f22bfd27c1cc Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3408/#acomment-3414 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:29:16 +1300 Yeah, sensor drift is definitely on the suspect list.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Seeing multiple reheat boxes sending warm air even with zero heating command. BAS reports valves closed, but discharge temps are definitely higher […] ]]> b2c3ad942f8d56f7ca02be62443d0f06 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3408/#acomment-3412 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:29:15 +1300 Plan on doing exactly that. Easy check, big answer.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Seeing multiple reheat boxes sending warm air even with zero heating command. BAS reports valves closed, but discharge temps are definitely higher […] ]]> 52157ba79453d1a000e31654e15de4d3 Jameson posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3408/#acomment-3410 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:29:13 +1300 Hmm… interesting. I’ll check flow direction just in case.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Seeing multiple reheat boxes sending warm air even with zero heating command. BAS reports valves closed, but discharge temps are definitely higher […] ]]> da12d0a1e44547812434892a8bcb80aa Jameson posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: Seeing multiple reheat boxes sending warm air even with […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3408/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:29:12 +1300 Seeing multiple reheat boxes sending warm air even with zero heating command.
BAS reports valves closed, but discharge temps are definitely higher than they should be.
Looks like valve leakage or an actuator not responding to the controller.

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