HVAC Community Hub | Logan | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/loganevans/activity/ Activity feed for Logan. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 1282ea45dcd1132a2334387c8bb5c5b4 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6617/#acomment-6701 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:25:29 +1200 I try to check everything upfront now saves me from surprises later.

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Fix one thing and something else shows up right after… feels like some calls just don’t want to end. You walk in thinking it’s a quick job and […] ]]> bfc1b429abd71f4b98e75f01fc845f48 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6637/#acomment-6652 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:11:04 +1200 People won’t spend on maintenance but expect everything to run perfect.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Got a call thinking it’d be a quick fix, customer said the system just stopped. Opened it up and it’s like nothing’s been touched in years coil […] ]]> 9417ab676ffc339f8cc729792a59f41e Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6538/#acomment-6540 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:17:28 +1200 We’re getting a steady flow just from ads and referrals, nothing crazy but it works.

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 […] ]]> 58a54adb98413b4b7f039f760b34b4f0 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5960/#acomment-5967 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:36:29 +1300 410A on this one.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello all. Sometimes the picture says enough. ]]> a2889c421ea949a93754f0696a5f99bb Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5960/#acomment-5963 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:01:09 +1300 Yeah.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello all. Sometimes the picture says enough. ]]> c1508a52d56bbb299973b6a82e3343d0 Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Hello all. Sometimes the picture says enough. https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5960/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:15:58 +1300 Hello all.

Sometimes the picture says enough.

]]> 4 e79c0cc413ca1a39df842f4a14cfc95d Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5278/#acomment-5334 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:05:10 +1300 Exactly. On paper it should be happy. In real life, not so much.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices System starts and runs, but once everything is online the behavior isn’t consistent. Supply temp swings after runtime, heat transfer isn’t […] ]]> a93ec4c0b22476d0a8723f34df793f17 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5278/#acomment-5325 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:11:10 +1300 Yeah, pressure drop changes after runtime. Not dramatic, but enough to mess with heat transfer. Digging into that side now.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices System starts and runs, but once everything is online the behavior isn’t consistent. Supply temp swings after runtime, heat transfer isn’t […] ]]> ea987468d38a5f536c12ff99fd383781 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5278/#acomment-5309 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:05:45 +1300 Call stays steady. That’s what’s throwing me. Controls aren’t dropping out, but the output isn’t holding.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices System starts and runs, but once everything is online the behavior isn’t consistent. Supply temp swings after runtime, heat transfer isn’t […] ]]> 4cdb6bf75d7f82a1a86a295a6d9a670f Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5278/#acomment-5297 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:55:31 +1300 Possible. A few of them are old and not easy to isolate. Going through them one by one now.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices System starts and runs, but once everything is online the behavior isn’t consistent. Supply temp swings after runtime, heat transfer isn’t […] ]]> 2d239fb5d5f27350f60c65bc8a5ab648 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5278/#acomment-5282 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:31:05 +1300 Sounds like you’re losing stability once everything heat-soaks. I’ve seen similar when a control valve or actuator looks fine cold, then starts hunting once temps rise. Flow looks okay static but falls apart dynamically.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices System starts and runs, but once everything is online the behavior isn’t consistent. Supply temp swings after runtime, heat transfer isn’t […] ]]> 127f2fcfaa779907cc63ef563f9cd8c2 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5204/#acomment-5209 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:31:36 +1300 Would be nice to get notifications a bit more consistently.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone just checking in. If you’ve faced any issues using the community, or if there’s anything you’d like us to improve or […] ]]> 2671dfed8363c51e906e10981ae00290 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4960/#acomment-4965 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:46:21 +1300 Honestly I appreciate when someone leaves notes like that. At least you know what they were chasing.

In reply to - Charles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Someone before us clearly had a long day here. Arrows, notes, airflow directions written straight on the duct. You can tell they were […] ]]> 86cc2477b968450b5c45480ac8b6bae1 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3792/#acomment-3795 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:24 +1300 Happened to us last year. Contract wasn’t wrong, just not detailed enough.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Running into an issue with a maintenance contract that looked fine on paper but keeps getting stretched in real life. Client keeps […] ]]> 10b87850475eb61a38459224d667308c Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3045/#acomment-3046 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:20:48 +1300 Check the relief damper’s response time. If the actuator is slow, you’ll get a pressure spike every time multiple VAVs shut.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Was checking a VAV system today and the static pressure kept jumping all over the place- from 0.9” straight up to 1.6” the moment a few […] ]]> 3043c703ff6994cea88feb7f6ea5e4ae Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2898/#acomment-2899 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:03:26 +1300 Those AAON unloaders always sound rough when they cycle – half the time it’s just the scrolls unloading unevenly.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had my hands full with an AAON AHU today. The compressors don’t sound healthy at all – that unload cycle rattles like it’s struggling to […] ]]> c1f3d1e3981eea28139352c4146bdae2 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2426/#acomment-2435 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:08:21 +1300 A short FAQ attached to the contract clears common questions before they arise.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Contracts aren’t just paperwork-they’re your tool to protect your business, set expectations, and build trust. The trick is […] ]]> ce55cae9fc6066a4ee67a41874c2647a Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1837/#acomment-1850 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:35:22 +1200 Automation just complicates things more. Had a refrigerant leak traced back to a smart system malfunction.

In reply to - Alejandro posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Lately I’ve been diving into automation in HVAC, and honestly, I’m kind of torn about it. The energy savings and real-time monitoring […] ]]> 6788692c8d2b2f2356dc63f90510dea6 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1810/#acomment-1825 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:56:12 +1200 Swapped a failed blower motor, and client asked about VOCs. Ended up suggesting a solid filter instead of HEPA, fit the budget better and improved airflow. Happy customer, simple fix!

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 […] ]]> d68ebedbb2d3494ca2340a7af13b806a Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1591/#acomment-1600 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:11:05 +1200 I use manufacturer warranty + my own labor warranty, both separate clauses.

In reply to - Theo posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan One area that always seems to create friction in HVAC contracts is the warranty clause. Some contractors go super detailed-covering […] ]]> 7f7e3ccad419a900165c08dafd8c1634 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1444/#acomment-1447 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:58 +1200 Even small airflow restrictions-maybe hidden debris in the return duct-can cause the system to overheat quickly and trip. Worth checking airflow before chasing electronics.

In reply to - Alejandro posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Just serviced a rooftop heat pump that was short-cycling-runs 2 minutes, shuts off for a minute, then repeats. Capacitors and filters checked […] ]]> 8e05725469984a9d78ce87f3f9f8faf5 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1399/#acomment-1406 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:28 +1200 If outdoor fan lags due to sagging voltage in heat, you can end up with stalled discharge before lockout. A voltage log might show that.

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 […] ]]> ffa4eebb59146023ed7787c31423f4f2 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1155/#acomment-1167 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:39:42 +1200 Firmware issue? One of my customers had Ecobee doing this until an update fixed it. Check version + auto-update settings.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Lately, I’ve been running into a weird issue on a couple of residential jobs. The smart thermostats (Nest + Ecobee) randomly go offline for a […] ]]> 42848b3b30ae1da8b66dc40a66644794 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1106/#acomment-1120 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:25:25 +1200 Drains should be sloped toward separators in low spots to prevent condensate buildup-a 1″ drop every 10 ft works well.

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 […] ]]> 9a0d4af84a65bce13e3e12176efaf66c Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/969/#acomment-973 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:17:58 +1200 Use thicker vapor barrier tape cheap insulation tape peels in sunlight.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Installed a 5-ton rooftop unit, but DX system was freezing up—found suction line insulation missing and subcooling was 8°F too low. Proper […] ]]> 42e021e8f7698924d957e568dcf881ca Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/862/#acomment-879 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:37 +1200 We take a photo of every panel before closing it—just in case there’s a complaint or if another tech opens it later.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […] ]]> 681c622743b85cb6861369ce8349c4a3 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/412/#acomment-428 Mon, 05 May 2025 08:51:27 +1200 Most workers these days just want to go where the daily wage is 100 more.

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 […]

]]> 9422dc108438e11bf84fc4ec8cfe572e Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/271/#acomment-282 Thu, 01 May 2025 07:47:49 +1200 One customer kept changing the thermostat mode every 10 minutes trying to ‘help it cool faster.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Quick Tip: If your system is short cycling, check the air filter and thermostat location first—both can cause the unit to shut off early. Start […] ]]>