HVAC Community Hub | Matteo | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/m-conti/activity/ Activity feed for Matteo. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:37:48 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.5.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 f180ec737f0d5b388845fdb178397092 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/9128/#acomment-9149 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:43:54 +1200 This is why I screenshot every single 5-star review I get as a backup because you never know when Google is going to randomly remove legitimate good reviews while keeping fake bad ones up forever, which they also do regularly for no apparent reason.

In reply to - Charles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Got a 1-star Google review overnight from a customer I’ve never heard of and have zero record of in my system. Different city. […] ]]> 9694dd45a1a8b8f36f78a47901a1ac1b Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/9049/#acomment-9061 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:39:19 +1200 Why is it on top of the fridge 😂

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Customer asked me why her electric bill doubled this summer. ]]> 70680360fa5871e3e8634240b144afcc Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8981/#acomment-8984 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:49:04 +1200 The vents make a whooshing sound, yes that’s what vents do 😂

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Just got off the phone with a customer who wants me to come back and “fix” a system I installed 3 weeks ago. Her complaint? The vents make a […] ]]> c9446368cd4f6ce71ccdc25e83da983f Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8957/#acomment-8973 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:01:13 +1200 🤮

In reply to - Pietro posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs The smell when I cracked this thing open was unreal. Customer said the pump was running constantly but water was still backing up. Float […] ]]> c6f8c7efbd12b3acbb2051a3cd4a80c3 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8931/#acomment-8941 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:54:07 +1200 What did you put in?

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 […] ]]> 8a0e3bfa1492999ac523998dc9123fc8 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8766/#acomment-8780 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:21 +1200 Nope

In reply to - Connor posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs LEAVE OPEN ]]> 38537bb0ab0ecea3ac63add74d907bad Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8742/#acomment-8757 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:53:32 +1200 Central Ohio, heating season just hit this week and the phones haven’t stopped since Monday, everybody’s furnace apparently decided to die at the same time.

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 […] ]]> 032863105ecfeef9bc5fdb89e5951ae6 Matteo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: First call is a no heat on the other side of town and I […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8742/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +1200 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 has two little kids so I’m not dragging my feet on this one. Coffee isn’t even hitting yet. 38 degrees outside and the truck took about 10 minutes to warm up before I could even see through the… Read more

]]> 9 1c5738f86f2831b5904d6daec03a25a3 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8695/#acomment-8711 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:59:10 +1200 Pull those screws out of the fins carefully. If they punctured the coil you’ll know real quick.

In reply to - Eric posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Opened up an air handler for a routine maintenance and found a nut driver, a soda can, a shop rag, and about 15 loose screws sitting on top of […] ]]> 83ba90d24d7f6d32609675acbfd367b1 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8631/#acomment-8655 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:24:05 +1200 Real talk though how many homeowners actually know their filter size without looking. Most people couldn’t tell you if their life depended on it.

In reply to - Antonio posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Opened the filter slot and found this. Homeowner bought the wrong size filter, couldn’t return it, so she cut the old one in half with scissors […] ]]> 1ab8e17b9cfda218360b5147fbfaaa2a Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8417/#acomment-8469 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:08:21 +1200 Get under that house and let us know what horrors the last installer left behind.

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Early morning supply house run. Got a changeout today, 3 ton Carrier split system going into a ranch style home with a crawlspace. Customer has […] ]]> d1da80c54bb561c9d0bfd8a07ae81eb6 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8208/#acomment-8297 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:19:16 +1200 Any multi head mini split rated low temp will cost double the equipment of a traditional split.

In reply to - Pietro posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Does anyone have a moment would like to ask a few questions dealing with a situation got offered a job home is 1300 total sq ft 3br 1 bath with […] ]]> 8c106ed5070de303d8fad4e11f8eb2fc Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8221/#acomment-8256 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:57:31 +1200 Whoever installed that owes this customer a system?

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Pulled these out of a 4 year old system today. Nobody ever changed the filter drier. ]]> 8ad4614493dab05cdd386e37757b04c1 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8174/#acomment-8252 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:13:22 +1200 100 degrees superheat is insane. That compressor is running on borrowed time.

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs 2019 Bryant 2-ton R410A heat pump. Customer said the compressor made a terrible noise and then quit going. Outdoor fan runs fine, compressor […] ]]> ef28ae6eb9d40374204c4f668c35e429 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8129/#acomment-8130 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:59:19 +1200 It’s always the capacitor.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Lady met me at my truck before I even turned the engine off. Already knew it was the compressor. It was a capacitor. ]]> 40c8f5d4720f5ac96a7d2c6ff324522d Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8091/#acomment-8104 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:44:32 +1200 Who approached who here? if they came to you that’s worth thinking about?

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Thinking about taking on a business partner to help with the office side while I stay in the field. Someone reached out wanting to handle […] ]]> f90e6513db49efcc643f821077090c10 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7991/#acomment-7999 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:44:03 +1200 I had this exact situation last summer. kept repairing a 19 year old RTU for a small business owner who couldn’t afford replacement. When it finally died completely it shut his business down for 4 days waiting on equipment. Wish I’d pushed harder two years earlier.

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 […] ]]> 9b1734497d4bf8a4de8671faf64b57da Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7823/#acomment-7951 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +1200 Had one offer me a beer mid repair, declined obviously but appreciated the gesture.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs ok this is a vent more than a question. just got back from a call where the homeowner stood over my shoulder the entire time narrating what I […] ]]> a255f512c7a00cd2d4b8429391c9f82c Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7848/#acomment-7882 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:18:48 +1200 Ahead but summer isn’t over yet and I’ve learned not to count it until September.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Halfway through the year. Real talk time. Are you ahead of where you thought you’d be financially, behind, or honestly not sure because […] ]]> 58b513a5929a4f7032b6c7b4aaf8f26c Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7763/#acomment-7783 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:22:17 +1200 How big is the standard kit roughly?

In reply to - Felix posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Question for the group. How many of you actually carry spare parts on the truck versus ordering as needed. I’ve been stocking […] ]]> 2d6749d7460c4a274d268ffed248b04e Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7710/#acomment-7712 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:26:52 +1200 If you’re paying hourly also then 10% is way out of line. You should have a dedicated sales person and not have techs selling. Most are not very good at it and they probably don’t care because they’re already getting paid regardless.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Currently giving techs 10% commission on changeouts they sell. Gave them all the tools to quote jobs on the spot and they still aren’t […] ]]> b5c4b786e1b6509ece086e43049f80f8 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7695/#acomment-7696 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:44:55 +1200 No. 65-70 is standard. On call 75-80. In Texas anyway. If you cry about working these hours don’t cry when you’re getting 10 hrs a week when it’s slow.

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 […] ]]> b21da610a20db61684cad1ceb4ca031f Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7619/#acomment-7644 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:12:34 +1200 Try the local union hall. Some guys come out of there with real sheet metal skills. Hit or miss but worth a call.

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Looking to hire an installer, an advanced apprentice or mechanic who could install a basic 54k upflow with 2 ton coil and condenser by […] ]]> ac150d05dac6aae298a50c3260ec3573 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7490/#acomment-7505 Fri, 29 May 2026 02:25:16 +1200 That’s exactly the position I refused to put her in. A 78 year old woman without AC in July is not a situation I’m going to contribute to.

In reply to - Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had a moment yesterday that’s been sitting with me.Called out to a longtime customer. Widow in her late 70s, been using us for 11 years. […] ]]> b509961324aa40d667da113540a91350 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7490/#acomment-7498 Fri, 29 May 2026 00:34:04 +1200 The compressor is pulling 24 amps on a unit rated for 16.5. The system is 19 years old and running R22 that costs $180 a pound. You tell me what the right call was.

In reply to - Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had a moment yesterday that’s been sitting with me.Called out to a longtime customer. Widow in her late 70s, been using us for 11 years. […] ]]> b241ddba93e6c9109b3df99a0c249cd6 Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Had a moment yesterday that's been sitting with […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7490/ Thu, 28 May 2026 22:24:00 +1200 Had a moment yesterday that’s been sitting with me.Called out to a longtime customer. Widow in her late 70s, been using us for 11 years. Her system is a 2006 unit, R22, leaking, compressor is pulling high amps and honestly on borrowed time.She asked me what I thought she should do.I sat at her kitchen table for 20 minutes going through… Read more

]]> 15 a5174a733841ab00224f8533cb8e9fff Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7334/#acomment-7339 Sat, 23 May 2026 04:40:47 +1200 That’s exactly how I explained it to myself on the drive home 😂

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Went out on a no cool call today. Homeowner said it stopped working yesterday. I walk up to the unit and the disconnect box is wide open. […] ]]> a61870351e52c77f0aaa78c9c4e33261 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7277/#acomment-7298 Thu, 21 May 2026 02:27:13 +1200 I feel that. But being insulted doesn’t pay the bills.

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

I’ve had 3 calls this month from homeowners who installed their own mini splits and now something isn’t right. Each call was at least 2 […]

]]> 5b9ea678b2a66faf0eee36919f3c717c Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7052/#acomment-7196 Sat, 16 May 2026 08:05:51 +1200 Then the manufacturer wants pictures, serial numbers, forms, return tags all for a $100 claim.

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, […] ]]> 9f860c32d3f469e4871378e2144b8009 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7112/#acomment-7150 Thu, 14 May 2026 19:10:59 +1200 Sticker mules has the stickers and also shirts and hoodies

https://www.stickermule.com

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Need to order new company shirts, hoodies, equipment stickers and yard signs before things get busy again. Last batch looked great for about a […] ]]> 41b4cb67290c6781e18e13da158b7a75 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6753/#acomment-6765 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:23:09 +1200 Honestly some industries just operate like that, you either work with it or move on.

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… […] ]]> 33c547a1d562accf57197b266f0edcd8 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6666 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:06:06 +1200 If you need to ask pricing here, you’re probably not ready for builder work yet.

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 […] ]]> 146b928783f802f33d5775a7a9cc8d88 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6504/#acomment-6555 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:36:15 +1200 Tried one service before, numbers were off just enough to cause issues later.

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 […] ]]> 9c83135acd8c09a59eb35ef5cf38cbcc Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6357/#acomment-6373 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:26:39 +1300 The fun part is explaining how this affects cooling without them thinking you’re making it up to upsell them

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices March startups never disappoint. 🙃 ]]> 52b55d48238cd71b4277244ac59b2a07 Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Anyone else noticing customers coming in way […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6115/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:05:08 +1300 Anyone else noticing customers coming in way more “prepared” than before? Not just YouTube stuff I mean price ranges, part numbers, even labor estimates pulled from AI.
I’m not worried about robots taking jobs. I’m more curious how this changes the conversation when the homeowner already thinks they know what it should cost.
Are you seeing it… Read more

]]> 14 d33683b676242359018b2101f66deb69 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5928/#acomment-5937 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:27:10 +1300 Did you guys pre-run electrical and gas or tying in after the set?

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Spent more time planning the lift than the actual setting weights, rigging points, curb alignment, clearances. One bad pick and it’s an […] ]]> 949862032cc1c1e3b806538b1d1c21d0 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5868/#acomment-5906 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:49:04 +1300 Snowstorm + after hours + emergency response = no refunds. Period.

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 […] ]]> 6a3a42fabde5098db70570ce4bc69270 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5712/#acomment-5714 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:31:30 +1300 One star with no explanation should be removable honestly.

In reply to - Leonard posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs did a big job for a client recently, everything quoted clearly, approved in advance, work done exactly how they wanted it, no change orders […] ]]> 5e1addb09bee4ea627e481c0089c159a Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5611/#acomment-5626 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:27:04 +1300 Customer isn’t paying extra for rubber clamps unless it’s leaking already.

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 […] ]]> 85d704fb8d53f95b7cac5b1133b815c5 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5558/#acomment-5561 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:21:40 +1300 This setup usually works until shoulder season when humidity spikes and flow increases. Then the trap loads up, pan switch trips, and everyone blames the unit. Straight runs with minimal joints save callbacks long term.

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. ]]> 177ff926ad8c11e014545ab160072e07 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5486/#acomment-5508 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:23:07 +1300 So this is one of those nothing’s broken but the invoice still hurts situations?

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Runs. Moves air. Still wrong. Temps won’t hold and nothing points to a clean failure. Been staring at duct and balance longer than I planned. ]]> cf8298412d40140fa39d6d5ec860b49c Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5376/#acomment-5416 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:10:14 +1300 That part lives in the truck until the one day you actually need it

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Tiny part. Big problem. ]]> 0adbd39d505901503556ea8f273b0f04 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4755/#acomment-4769 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:05:02 +1300 Are your PMs getting rushed? We saw service hours spike when PM quality slipped.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Unit’s running, but I’m not loving the trend on service hours this month. Need to tighten something. ]]> 4adc7ac49599aa208c33eec186969201 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4595/#acomment-4641 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:32:30 +1300 That exchanger is still running purely on experience and attitude.

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One of my guys was on this shell & tube heat exchanger today and it turned into one of those jobs where nothing is failed, but nothing […] ]]> b5c833f1bd7b766b3233fe48880b49f2 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4606/#acomment-4637 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:30:44 +1300 Feels dry = something is broken
Numbers say fine = HVAC guy lying 😅

In reply to - Diego 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 […] ]]> b0df85dda53e98cde743e14a123850f4 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4433/#acomment-4451 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:05:30 +1300 Not surprised. Most commercial problems aren’t equipment issues, they’re access and layout issues.

In reply to - Brodie posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices From the floor everything looked normal, nothing to flag until the ceiling was already open and the ductwork was right there, packed tight […] ]]> dd1ca98cf6a2528ac3249283f2e88324 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4395/#acomment-4405 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:34:14 +1300 This is exactly how my worst callbacks started.

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs The quiet calls are the dangerous ones – nothing obvious, everything on the line. ]]> 0349f19f2c3ab79f435b40bb45b78608 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4124/#acomment-4129 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:27 +1300 Serious note – if that’s been getting wet, you’re probably seeing voltage drop or noise, not a mechanical HVAC problem.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Came across this while chasing a weird intermittent fault – meter box casing cracked and the whole thing barely hanging on. Customer’s been having […] ]]> 02f4d3bcba81acf3bf8f3f8b4cefca12 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4124/#acomment-4127 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:26 +1300 Who mounted that, gravity?

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Came across this while chasing a weird intermittent fault – meter box casing cracked and the whole thing barely hanging on. Customer’s been having […] ]]> c521c9c8800974524e92a6f918594f39 Matteo posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4003/#acomment-4010 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:37:45 +1300 Rotation logic works. Transition logic doesn’t.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Boilers rotate lead/lag like they’re supposed to… and right after that, the building starts chasing temperature for a while. Supply water jumps, […] ]]>