HVAC Community Hub | Luke | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/lukeperez/activity/ Activity feed for Luke. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 cc1ae2d57df1b86f4b87fba862c6531b Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6733/#acomment-6744 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:53:03 +1200 Then they stand there watching like they almost fixed it themselves.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Ever had a customer try to fix it themselves before calling you… and make it worse? ]]> 6edc31cef7f88a093086fc8203cddbeb Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6637/#acomment-6644 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:36:44 +1200 Customer told me it was working fine yesterday and the coil looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in 5 years.

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 […] ]]> e3ecf53b66b430879f04f89d84bede96 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6617/#acomment-6629 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:03:08 +1200 Happens a lot on older systems you fix one weak point and the next one shows up.

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 […] ]]> 7ccc82ca0d789a21dc07bd133d55c488 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6458/#acomment-6478 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:29:15 +1300 Another common issue to inspect is the filter a clogged one can restrict airflow and hinder cooling efficiency.

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 […] ]]> 98b6b3e5760136c315fbf08cb814d687 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6424/#acomment-6435 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:47:13 +1300 The rooftop conditions thing is no joke. Residential you’re in a backyard. Commercial you’re on a flat roof in full sun in July moving heavy equipment with nowhere to set anything down and no shade anywhere. Heat exhaustion is a real risk that nobody talks about.

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Genuinely curious from people who made the switch from residential split installs to commercial RTU work. Not looking for the “commercial is […] ]]> 3096d2f4bc042f62f755cdd275335240 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6405/#acomment-6412 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:11:14 +1300 Doesnt mean it didnt contribute. Just means you couldnt trace it.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Nitrogen purge when brazing. Every time. No exceptions. That’s what we’re taught and honestly that’s what I believe. But I’ve had this argument […] ]]> 1b94eb0066827053f8c690bd0743bef3 Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: How are you guys handling leaking evaporator coils […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6244/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:55:24 +1300 How are you guys handling leaking evaporator coils these days? Are you still repairing them when it makes sense, or just going straight to quoting replacement? With labor time, refrigerant prices, and the chance another leak shows up later, repairs don’t seem as practical as they used to. Wondering how everyone’s approaching it now.

]]> 9 4ee7be58a7a2b95e31a428b2df1f62dc Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5868/#acomment-5897 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:53:50 +1300 Prepaying for emergency service is basically agreeing to the trip no matter what.

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 […] ]]> a4fba714daa17714144836c60b0e4a76 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5611/#acomment-5621 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:27:55 +1300 Metal-on-copper plus compressor vibration = micro fatigue. Especially bad on heat pumps that reverse flow.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Copper line set secured with a rigid metal strap no isolation, no allowance for thermal expansion. Over time this setup transfers […] ]]> 75f524e9627e12ba252f56a784eb3fa7 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5558/#acomment-5579 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:24:45 +1300 I’ve got a few like this running for years with regular cleanouts. Not ideal but manageable.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices This drain setup is a future service call waiting to happen. Condensate issues shut more systems down than bad boards lately. ]]> be780c109712d9cae9f716709c5cf3b1 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5376/#acomment-5417 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:45:39 +1300 And that was today 😅

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Tiny part. Big problem. ]]> ef893a56c9838f2b7af892dac0566cdc Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5376/#acomment-5409 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:52:16 +1300 They see the unit. We see the details.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Tiny part. Big problem. ]]> 9d98480522cb6c5a19324c6ead14cb63 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5376/#acomment-5401 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:49:13 +1300 Fix took 2 minutes. Finding it took an hour.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Tiny part. Big problem. ]]> b9409d7343b3f19b2b9f0712cc6f459f Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5376/#acomment-5391 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:35:58 +1300 Yep. Micro leak. Enough to cause a lockout, not enough to scream obvious.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Tiny part. Big problem. ]]> 48c7634f14d95e8514fa9c832e21567e Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5376/#acomment-5385 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:04:05 +1300 Every time. System was ready, this wasn’t.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Tiny part. Big problem. ]]> bf6ccc1b7ffd8a304e6e43e584982041 Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Tiny part. Big problem. https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5376/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:16:11 +1300 Tiny part. Big problem.

]]> 10 e1dbae8361573369e87f18c67085b709 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5049/#acomment-5069 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:10:00 +1300 Nothing technically wrong. Everything practically wrong.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Same unit feeds this whole hall. First rooms freezing, end rooms always mad. ]]> 6086f47b338addfb8c69a7264b355482 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4934/#acomment-4946 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:21:46 +1300 Could be that too.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Came here to do one thing, forgot what that thing was, and somehow I’m still scrolling like it’ll come back to me. ]]> d1678553c010c02e77f6f5466aac8098 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4934/#acomment-4944 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:28:31 +1300 Now it sounds justified.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Came here to do one thing, forgot what that thing was, and somehow I’m still scrolling like it’ll come back to me. ]]> fe7426ecc6c0653982afcfad2bfd5531 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4934/#acomment-4942 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:23:39 +1300 And somehow finish the whole thing.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Came here to do one thing, forgot what that thing was, and somehow I’m still scrolling like it’ll come back to me. ]]> d0082316045983b35e2f9f00026bbd33 Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Came here to do one thing, forgot what that thing was, […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4934/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:51:47 +1300 Came here to do one thing, forgot what that thing was, and somehow I’m still scrolling like it’ll come back to me.

]]> 8 42596ab3c8058423378695c0479aec54 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4537/#acomment-4593 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:20:34 +1300 Organic posting builds trust. Paid ads get calls. Both matter, but don’t mix expectations.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Curious how many guys in here are actually using Facebook, Instagram, or anything else to bring in work. Does it really help, or is it mostly […] ]]> 4a03a5a139d7525f14ddb347840a1603 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4386/#acomment-4399 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:21:33 +1300 This post is the reason I don’t rush anymore, even when I’m behind.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Ever leave a job thinking, System’s running… should be fine? Pressures look okay. Air’s cool. Customer seems satisfied.Then your phone […] ]]> 07665d1519c31ce322be99c041479735 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4346/#acomment-4348 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:45:22 +1300 I’ve had buildings like this where fixing one small thing suddenly makes everything make sense.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong. ]]> 64525b518467724389beb1ae41519cf0 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3825/#acomment-3830 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:01:33 +1300 Internal linking and anchor consistency matter way more now. If intent isn’t reinforced, Google fills the gap.

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 […] ]]> 7e09de383faeac6b6e528c23537a1e4e Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3132/#acomment-3143 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:36:43 +1300 Diagnostics tools are getting smarter, but AI still makes mistakes. Good for hints, not for full trust.

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 […] ]]> 8bed8f76930e100cbef8f2309dce245b Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3132/#acomment-3141 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:36:42 +1300 I’m already using AI for follow-ups and reminders. It’s been a big help for customer service.

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 […] ]]> 4376d3fd04288c9e02ca41deb9ecdfca Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2998/#acomment-3001 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:32 +1300 Check condenser water temp differential. Sometimes control valves on the tower bypass overreact at low load.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Chiller’s showing a 17°F condenser approach at about 40% load – tubes clean, water flow good. Starting to think it’s a low mass-flow or EXV […] ]]> f3216e71936b4e6ad5e94cd45b40c4f8 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2850/#acomment-2865 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:17:04 +1300 After adding a before-and-after photo section on our site, dwell time went up and rankings followed.

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 […] ]]> 865726a449c1cc8eecc652038b56ab29 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2582/#acomment-2597 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:57:47 +1300 I feel like my emails need a passport to travel inbox to inbox 😂

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group The HVAC Automation Blueprint Hey friends, Email marketing is powerful, but it only works if your messages actually reach your clients’ inboxes. Spam filters and […] ]]> 014b20bc3acee8fb246a13b9d3aeb350 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2202/#acomment-2207 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:09:12 +1300 Sometimes I hesitate to post because I’m not a pro…

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hi friends, I may not know all the technical details, but I love seeing how everyone learns and shares here. Feel free to […] ]]> 8debcff65e293039cdb2f1c8db43ae30 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1527/#acomment-1540 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:10:20 +1200 Really appreciate these updates, they save us from trial-and-error.

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 […] ]]> 74e79839856f60f225fdaa9f817742f9 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/583/#acomment-606 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:32:12 +1200 We found a crushed flex duct above the ceiling that threw the whole system off. Took forever to find it.

In reply to - Salvatore posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs

I’m honestly pretty stressed right now. We’re working on this big office project, and the chillers are just not keeping up during the peak […]

]]> 796bc155afb88504ff1499311091bb9a Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/347/#acomment-357 Mon, 05 May 2025 06:22:22 +1200 Sometimes the client learns the hard way. You did your part.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs

A Big Lesson from a Big Project – Water Leakage from Existing Ducts

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a recent situation from a major project I’ve been […]

]]> 201ca39cc4afc0ba75ef2bb7d55edbc6 Luke posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/271/#acomment-295 Thu, 01 May 2025 09:13:31 +1200 Attic system had zero insulation around it—overheated before it could finish a cycle.

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 […] ]]>