HVAC Community Hub | Julien | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/julien_bernard_48/activity/ Activity feed for Julien. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7e3423c4e9f866deea376e808306db0f Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6753/#acomment-6754 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:54:10 +1200 We allow net 30 but after that reminders start going out right away. If it hits 60 we start tightening things up and no new work until something gets paid.

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… […] ]]> 26cee329d010792fd381175837d6d61d Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6664/#acomment-6689 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:26:11 +1200 Anything more than a couple volts drop across a closed contactor is already a warning sign. 30V is way past that.

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, […] ]]> e351ef74e8a1dbc1402d843e6fa615ae Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6570/#acomment-6607 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:41:48 +1200 Following

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been reviewing our business insurance lately and realizing I probably don’t understand half of what we’re actually covered for. Feels like […] ]]> ad64538554e7b7e7295fab1b90643081 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6556/#acomment-6565 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:45:55 +1200 I’ve bought the same cheap tool three times instead of one good one.

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 […] ]]> cc8e078a8bdcfc82f7e33d841954e587 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6442/#acomment-6452 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +1300 This is what people dont understand. The needle bottoms out right where the real work starts

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 […] ]]> c7fa66eba41aca784d3a20e72421036f Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6315/#acomment-6332 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:48:10 +1300 Nobody’s venting it. The leak vents it. There’s a difference.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices System is low on charge. No obvious leak. No oil staining anywhere on the lineset, no traces at the fittings, coil looks clean. Customer […] ]]> 34b07ec5772ca59f4de7f2aa72756bae Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6300/#acomment-6304 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:14:27 +1300 and they’ll do it to the next guy too. same story different contractor

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Sub passed inspection on paper, got paid, and disappeared. Now the GC is calling me every morning and the rework is coming out of […] ]]> aba37d20ed0293207ae7798c83f7f314 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6218/#acomment-6226 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:48:23 +1300 Before opening everything, check if there’s a main return somewhere central. Maybe they consolidated it.

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 […] ]]> a2390d7da34f5177dcb6d57a119ec471 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6169/#acomment-6180 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:30:53 +1300 Facts. The ones who fight you on $200 are the same ones calling at 9pm over nothing.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hi All, ]]> bae70cd90fde479b4b8443bcd0cd4672 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6115/#acomment-6117 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:53:43 +1300 That’s kind of my point though those guys aren’t competing on price, they’re competing on brand and financing. AI might squeeze the middle, not the top.

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 […] ]]> c05d8fedecf642385fd8085913fd388d Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6081/#acomment-6109 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:20:26 +1300 Elite CHVAC still gets the job done for straightforward load calcs. Not flashy but reliable.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> a0bbf10b54b981b81ea2eae961aa6dbd Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5868/#acomment-5914 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:49:32 +1300 This is why we stopped rolling without payment upfront. Too many oops never mind calls.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Rolled a truck in a snowstorm for an emergency call. Fee paid upfront. Homeowner fixed it themselves by the time we got there and wanted a […] ]]> 239b69ab7168d73c60fe4a3fe5f6620f Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5549/#acomment-5554 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:15:32 +1300 From the employee side, ADP is easy to use.

In reply to - Nicolas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Thinking about switching payroll providers. What are you using and would you stick with it? ]]> 913ea06ce763feb128fdd074f63ed8ab Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5500/#acomment-5515 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:01:10 +1300 Housecall works fine for us, but you still need your pricing dialed in or it doesn’t matter.

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, […] ]]> bd148e32066a51c59c0c56057c5c949f Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5296/#acomment-5337 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:31:06 +1300 Facebook ads never did much for us. Lots of clicks, very few real calls.

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 […] ]]> 8b6e9b1882a4ed9d891a69514e52e206 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4888/#acomment-4903 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:46:11 +1300 Installers build it to work, service techs have to keep it working. Two different worlds.

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Saw this setup today and honestly, this is where experience quietly matters. On the surface everything looks installed properly – piping […] ]]> ea9c4d98465c437859583889a7b73a73 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4797/#acomment-4812 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:17:47 +1300 Honestly, most of these should just be replaced instead of spending hours on them.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Older equipment, a lot of small changes made over the years, and nothing really laid out clean anymore. This is usually where things slow […] ]]> 8d3bff136f25cad4abfffd5b84f84d01 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4544/#acomment-4555 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:20:32 +1300 Half the ‘bad boards’ I see end up being power or a loose connection.

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. ]]> 7f806decc90ff45e5fb327e35603b0d7 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4503/#acomment-4511 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:15:42 +1300 Some days start strong, some start like 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. ]]> b0abbe1de2b214b7ef2c107354792dbb Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4309/#acomment-4323 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:30:13 +1300 The hardest ones to explain to people too.

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Everything checks out on paper, but the space still doesn’t feel right. Air’s moving – just not where it’s supposed to anymore. ]]> 5a620222aed6399784679c4086421692 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4309/#acomment-4321 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:30:12 +1300 And still leave you thinking about it on the drive home.

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Everything checks out on paper, but the space still doesn’t feel right. Air’s moving – just not where it’s supposed to anymore. ]]> 9fc887a785a1946c2eb94fd612f944fb Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4309/#acomment-4319 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:30:10 +1300 One tweak at a time until the system forgets what it was designed to do.

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Everything checks out on paper, but the space still doesn’t feel right. Air’s moving – just not where it’s supposed to anymore. ]]> cb76a1e7d1b0213c72be1dd8ef85a5e7 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4309/#acomment-4318 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:30:09 +1300 The most accurate sensor in the building 😂

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Everything checks out on paper, but the space still doesn’t feel right. Air’s moving – just not where it’s supposed to anymore. ]]> 4d65fff7be9ac94223472872f793420d Julien posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Everything checks out on paper, but the space […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4309/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:47:04 +1300 Everything checks out on paper, but the space still doesn’t feel right.
Air’s moving – just not where it’s supposed to anymore.

]]> 8 529f567fc5054b64f51e6d8dfef4f432 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4300/#acomment-4301 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:46:58 +1300 Occupants usually describe it as heavy air or stale but can’t explain more.

In reply to - Nathan posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Spent time in a commercial space today where nothing showed up as an obvious fault, but the comfort just wasn’t right. Areas close to the unit felt […] ]]> 4ec60024433444debf5f523421646bed Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4248/#acomment-4251 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:43 +1300 Honestly, I’ve seen plenty of units run for years like this without anyone noticing.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Internal fiberglass insulation inside the unit has degraded and detached. The insulation has sagged into the airflow path, collecting dust and […] ]]> 37183094d80ef93e570babbff470ce6a Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4170/#acomment-4180 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:35:58 +1300 New year, same HVAC challenges – but hopefully better systems to handle them.

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 […] ]]> 2e493a11a7e9383323090e7215f3cd49 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4157/#acomment-4165 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:51 +1300 That conversation is getting old fast.

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group HVAC Lead Generation Mastery Leads are coming in… but they’re weird. Wrong jobs, wrong areas, price-shoppers only – feels like the system is working but attracting the […] ]]> fff7e1bb8553961d77f166253c8f17ff Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4157/#acomment-4163 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:49 +1300 Didn’t think of that – worth revisiting.

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group HVAC Lead Generation Mastery Leads are coming in… but they’re weird. Wrong jobs, wrong areas, price-shoppers only – feels like the system is working but attracting the […] ]]> 3ff1be207c9f9e4b6cc80db1f1311941 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4157/#acomment-4161 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:48 +1300 Exactly.

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group HVAC Lead Generation Mastery Leads are coming in… but they’re weird. Wrong jobs, wrong areas, price-shoppers only – feels like the system is working but attracting the […] ]]> 7ab6ab289258acfa95816b65fc6b6928 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4157/#acomment-4159 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:46 +1300 This feels like a targeting issue more than a traffic issue.

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group HVAC Lead Generation Mastery Leads are coming in… but they’re weird. Wrong jobs, wrong areas, price-shoppers only – feels like the system is working but attracting the […] ]]> c5e84b5918a0848d25ca44cf3b4bf24d Julien posted an update in the group HVAC Lead Generation Mastery: Leads are coming in… but they’re weird. Wrong jobs, […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4157/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:45 +1300 Leads are coming in… but they’re weird.
Wrong jobs, wrong areas, price-shoppers only – feels like the system is working but attracting the wrong people.
Starting to wonder if more leads is actually the problem.

]]> 8 08a73c4446d7584737be7520cfa8e344 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3834/#acomment-3839 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:01:41 +1300 This is one of those issues that never shows up until it really matters.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Noticed something odd during a fire alarm reset – the system drops out of fire mode before the dampers and fans fully […] ]]> 94d7cde5088a8d7637c90e59cdbf974b Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3825/#acomment-3828 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:01:32 +1300 We saw this start after adding more service pages. Rankings didn’t tank, but Google keeps swapping winners.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC SEO Accelerator: Rank Higher, Get More Calls At this point, SEO feels less about ranking and more about managing volatility. Pages don’t just rank or drop – Google keeps […] ]]> cd18e93df5d0b74a8e700830399201dd Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3247/#acomment-3258 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:17:18 +1300 Okay this is legit cool. Videos next? 😆

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors 📢 Hey everyone, good news! A lot of you have been asking for this for a long time… and yes, we were quietly working on it in […] ]]> 095ca000f470b98e99fd4a7586c36501 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3195/#acomment-3198 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:16:43 +1300 Which group do you suggest starting with if I want to improve my follow-ups?

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Just a quick reminder for everyone – we have multiple groups inside the community like CRM, automation, SEO, pricing & […] ]]> 1ee86115802512d10eb36c84e6e45f67 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3132/#acomment-3139 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:36:40 +1300 If AI can do all my admin work, I’ll finally get home on time 😂

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC SEO Accelerator: Rank Higher, Get More Calls I’ve been watching how fast AI tools are growing, and it’s crazy how much they’re starting to show up in the […] ]]> baef39c0d44413ec9eb8156178ae1717 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2939/#acomment-2948 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:58:50 +1300 I’d scope the 24V waveform if you can. You might be seeing ripple from the primary side instead of a true voltage drop.

In reply to - Eric posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Got a 24V control circuit that drops to around 18–19 volts as soon as multiple relays kick in. No direct shorts found, wiring looks clean, and […] ]]> 30a69091b2b1c8ae2cf4d6110cfdd996 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2850/#acomment-2861 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:17:00 +1300 I like how you said “strategically optimized.” So true – many agencies just copy what others do without understanding the niche.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC SEO Accelerator: Rank Higher, Get More Calls I’ve noticed many HVAC business owners treat SEO like a one-time checklist – but real growth comes when you […] ]]> 22a59b2905df4ab12e7081a1ece690e7 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2252/#acomment-2255 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:23:56 +1300 Sometimes the compressor is short-cycling due to thermostat or control board issues.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Hey all, Rooftop unit here keeps short-cycling the compressor. Pressures seem normal, but it randomly shuts down. Anyone run into this […] ]]> 3e5e42d76230b59ba225c2f2bd697474 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1810/#acomment-1813 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:56:08 +1200 Educating clients about the trade-offs is key. Had a homeowner love the benefits of HEPA but freak over cost.

In reply to - Leonard posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been working on a few jobs lately where the clients are really pushing for PM2.5, CO₂, and VOC levels to be part of the discussion. It’s […] ]]> 758f4c079119f20f24f1e7f3d6432cf6 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1527/#acomment-1536 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:10:16 +1200 This clears up a lot, especially about case studies. Thanks for posting.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment If your website isn’t showing up when prospects search for services, you might be missing out on easy wins. Here are 3 things every HVAC […] ]]> b276a29280571c1246b3b7cc7107f71c Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1399/#acomment-1404 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:27 +1200 I’ve seen afternoon issues stem from a half-clogged TXV—works fine on cool starts but chokes once it heats up.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Working on a mid-century split system with no obvious faults: filters & coils clean, refrigerant levels check out, yet the unit still cycles […] ]]> de93336e39a583794b176477e93b2383 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1369/#acomment-1373 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:01 +1200 Did you ohm out the safeties in the circuit? High pressure, low pressure, freezestat – one open safety will keep the call from going through.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Looking for some guidance with a Carrier 38AKS unit. This one predates the newer ComfortLink controls and is still running on an ICM board paired […] ]]> 9dddda0bcf534643db17b84af13e5921 Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1106/#acomment-1122 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:25:26 +1200 Remember cross-ventilation: supply cool air low and exhaust high airflow of about 25–30 air changes/hr keeps temps safe.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Finished our compressor room install: compressors on vibration pads, 3 ft service aisles all around, supply/exhaust venting ducted outside, condensate […] ]]> e3424b8a7eda1e14c6c376e39f6186fa Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/412/#acomment-444 Mon, 05 May 2025 09:11:52 +1200 We only staff people through references now. Random walk-ins aren’t working.

In reply to - Connor posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors

Attrition Is Killing Us-And No One at the Top Feels the Heat


We’re mid-way through a large HVAC job—chillers, AHUs, VFDs, BMS, full […]

]]> f6904c95ca24d42bd06030c7ee6243be Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/299/#acomment-345 Mon, 05 May 2025 05:43:37 +1200 Facts. If it ain’t level, it ain’t right!

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices

HVAC Install Tip of the Day:

Level it, seal it, size it right!

Clean work = happy clients + fewer callbacks.

Quality work always shows!




]]> c0fbfbcd8fc38afb4437ca7a67a8c444 Julien posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: What’s one common install mistake you hate seeing out […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/300/ Thu, 01 May 2025 09:32:46 +1200 What’s one common install mistake you hate seeing out there?

I’ll go first: Sloppy line set insulation!

Drop yours below—let’s make this a thread the newbies can learn from!

]]> 30 35a87432521c667341fd0185776b181e Julien posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/158/#acomment-170 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:27:22 +1200 NAVAC battery vac = no more cords.

In reply to - Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment

Been thinking about this a lot lately — there’s tools I grab every single day without even thinking, and there’s others I thought I had to have, but […]

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