HVAC Community Hub | Logan | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/loganevans/activity/ Activity feed for Logan. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:02:44 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.5.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 1d9971614902ca8b1604e9dcf4d6415d Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/9057/#acomment-9117 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:57:03 +1200 Look into it before you do anything else because it changes the math completely.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been going back and forth on this for about 6 months now and I can’t sleep tonight so figured I’d just ask. I’m 31, been working for the […] ]]> 32ed0786e8be5081d1072fd991aabb78 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/9057/#acomment-9084 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:20:24 +1200 Do you have health insurance figured out because that’s the thing nobody talks about, company insurance disappears the day you leave and private insurance for a family of 4 is going to be $1200-1800 a month depending on your state, that alone will eat your savings fast.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been going back and forth on this for about 6 months now and I can’t sleep tonight so figured I’d just ask. I’m 31, been working for the […] ]]> 1f82063d0ee1ba722325cf2dfb33fe55 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8931/#acomment-8951 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:49:01 +1200 Moving blankets on the floor and the walls, still caught one corner on the baseboard trim and left a mark but the homeowner saw it happen and said she doesn’t care, she’s just happy it’s out.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Furnace changeout in a house where the utility closet is at the end of a hallway barely wide enough for the unit to fit through. Had to bring the […] ]]> 85fc755f8f0431009423906090c16488 Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Furnace changeout in a house where the utility closet is […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8931/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:53:00 +1200 Furnace changeout in a house where the utility closet is at the end of a hallway barely wide enough for the unit to fit through. Had to bring the new one through the living room and stage it on a blanket because there was nowhere else to put it while I pulled the old one out. Getting the old one out of that closet was a whole job by itself,… Read more

]]> 13 4ed9685aea63125504dbf2197301c955 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8890/#acomment-8905 Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:41:09 +1200 Why is it even up there? Is there not a single spot at ground level where they could have put it?

In reply to - Salvatore posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Genuine question for the group. How would you service this? Customer wants a maintenance done on their mini split and I’m standing in the […] ]]> 5c9041c49c5a4bb3bec91c18ba7acc28 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8742/#acomment-8761 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:59:47 +1200 Same thing happens here in Michigan every year around mid October, first cold snap and suddenly everyone’s a priority call

In reply to - Matteo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs First call is a no heat on the other side of town and I told dispatch I’d be there by 6:30. Customer has been without heat since last night and […] ]]> bcaf6d89e991ca2f7a51dc5d7fbe1ac6 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8501/#acomment-8513 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:29:54 +1200 Did you check the charge after cleaning or just let it ride with the existing charge?

In reply to - Callum posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Got dispatched for a “system not keeping up” call. Showed up and couldn’t even find the condenser at first. Homeowner pointed me to […] ]]> 2e41fd1bc5e29585bf254b98c882fe97 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8362/#acomment-8379 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:13:44 +1200 How did you even get a camera in there. Are you an HVAC tech renting a house or just someone who owns a borescope for fun?

In reply to - Oliver posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices You rent a house here in California where rent is around $2,500 a month. It’s been 90-100° outside and your AC is keeping the house […] ]]> fa39c20b92e5473a91c2ba6d63992f0e Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8318/#acomment-8353 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:52:49 +1200 Check for a staple or pinch in the wire between the board and the valve. 14v instead of 24 with good R to C means something is loading that circuit down between the board and the coil. Could be a partial short to ground in the wire run.

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 […]

]]> 8a138a95e9c86d4b5bd1947c71e4924a Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8200/#acomment-8247 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:24:03 +1200 Completely different animal but the money is better and there’s way less competition.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Walk in cooler build done. Restaurant opens next week. ]]> 3591697575b14b37ef83b586ede6541c Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8200/#acomment-8218 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:59:00 +1200 Heatcraft 3 fan low profile.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Walk in cooler build done. Restaurant opens next week. ]]> 035bd7c0ea45d5e00d6cee511af0bdbb Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Walk in cooler build done. Restaurant opens next week. https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8200/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:26:00 +1200 Walk in cooler build done. Restaurant opens next week.

]]> 13 7258a9b9b57bdf0d3fe5b1b2bee7ed11 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8140/#acomment-8183 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:19:49 +1200 $185 dispatch plus time and a half.

In reply to - Henry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Genuinely curious how you all handle the customer who calls at 4:55pm on a Friday saying their AC has been out since Wednesday. ]]> 3ae9da07c971b190cff7670361641d34 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8093/#acomment-8099 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:05:02 +1200 If it’s not leaking yet leave it alone honestly, straightening microchannel fins usually causes more damage than it fixes.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Best way to repair a microchannel condenser coil that took some damage? Bent fins on about a 6 inch section, not leaking yet but it’s […] ]]> e195d86c133cae90695bc77d625a8479 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8069/#acomment-8090 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:13:15 +1200 Don’t overthink it, just pick one and start using it consistently. The tool matters less than the habit.

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 […] ]]> add2b5bd170394a58efe76219a37eeca Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8069/#acomment-8081 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:27:27 +1200 Wave is what I started with. Free, simple, syncs with your bank. When I grew out of it I moved to Quickbooks and the transition was easy.

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 […] ]]> e6982ea31f4b8b501fe48ecff68b7ad2 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7991/#acomment-8003 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:07:23 +1200 Some customers literally cannot afford it no matter how many times you recommend it. Post is missing a lot of context

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs If your customer has been “repairing” a unit that looks like the one on the right for 6 years and you kept taking the repair calls without pushing […] ]]> 4f5a2de9975e6a3a9b9ac373401c72b6 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7991/#acomment-7994 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:39:55 +1200 Some of yall really think you know better than the customer lol.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs If your customer has been “repairing” a unit that looks like the one on the right for 6 years and you kept taking the repair calls without pushing […] ]]> 0a0e27f5a25d566e9af496742f03e78d Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7815/#acomment-7900 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:09:20 +1200 Who did this? asking for a friend so I can avoid sending work their way.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer called because the system stopped blowing cold. Found this when I pulled the panel off. ]]> 18bb1f644bd8e16ff2e32ea86e809ccb Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7807/#acomment-7820 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:07:23 +1200 The worst is when they make you feel like you have to prove yourself before they’ll trust the actual fix.

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Got a customer today who watched a 4 minute YouTube video and informed me my diagnosis was wrong. Video guy has never seen this unit, this house, […] ]]> 21468541343c9c8842afe46ed8fb3e37 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7468/#acomment-7475 Thu, 28 May 2026 06:20:07 +1200 This is exactly what I’m scared of honestly.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I want to know, what was your strategy to get to 1, 2, 3 employees? Regarding cash flow, keeping everyone busy, funding trucks and equipment. ]]> 666a0e8a655bf455845a16fe087f8c2f Logan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: I want to know, what was your strategy to get to 1, 2, […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7468/ Thu, 28 May 2026 03:01:00 +1200 I want to know, what was your strategy to get to 1, 2, 3 employees? Regarding cash flow, keeping everyone busy, funding trucks and equipment.

]]> 9 7deeb0fba018cba851f836019493c3a8 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7263/#acomment-7272 Wed, 20 May 2026 05:30:47 +1200 How long before an apprentice is actually useful to you on calls?

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 […] ]]> 75e74390c862586d3b9860582c00518c Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7232/#acomment-7251 Tue, 19 May 2026 20:04:13 +1200 The guy charging $189 probably has his business dialed in, trucks wrapped, good reviews, steady marketing. people pay more when they trust the brand.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Genuine question and I want honest answers not judgment what are you guys actually charging for a diagnostic call right now. not the […] ]]> 54dbf1d25c7ac6e9f543f81c8e666fb6 Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7037/#acomment-7098 Wed, 13 May 2026 19:28:38 +1200 People will finance a $70k truck no problem then panic over replacing HVAC equipment.

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, […] ]]> 72534b410bc4b150fdb2625e66eaa49f Logan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7070/#acomment-7092 Wed, 13 May 2026 02:59:03 +1200 A lot of techs should’ve stayed techs instead of opening companies.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs A lot of guys in this trade are great technicians but terrible at pricing jobs. Then they wonder why they stay busy all year and still don’t make money. ]]> 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 […] ]]>