https://hvachub.co/members/m-taylor/activity/ Activity feed for Mason. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:29:15 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 c518cc2e22a5434026da2cbb9fd76970 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7421/#acomment-7461 Wed, 27 May 2026 21:19:58 +1200 Indoor air quality is huge right now. Whole home humidifiers, UV systems, air scrubbers. Customers are way more aware of air quality than they were 5 years ago and slow season is the perfect time to have that conversation.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs How are you actually surviving the slow months financially as a small business owner. Not the textbook answer. The real one. January through […] ]]> f25f4a4dfc0acc3beb31075bed8a3866 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7373/#acomment-7409 Tue, 26 May 2026 19:04:50 +1200 Exactly, the customers who shop only on price are usually the same ones who dispute invoices, leave bad reviews and call you at midnight. Let the cheap guys deal with all that.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’ve been in this industry for 11 years and I want to ask something that nobody really talks about honestly. Is HVAC still actually worth it […] ]]> 70741f50c0407afa2b183e0c9e7f0b76 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6861/#acomment-6878 Fri, 01 May 2026 19:32:27 +1200 You’re not running a charity Charge for the call.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Do you still charge a service fee if it turns out to be something simple like a tripped breaker or switch off? ]]> 9fef9571d4d7262162a7032c66de801f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6773/#acomment-6782 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:50:02 +1200 Feels like more work to set it up than just doing it.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Anyone here using AI for day to day office work? ]]> bb9e2f90ee5e4af824dbfd601ae56e8a https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6556/#acomment-6560 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:00:29 +1200 Not always true I’ve had cheap tools last longer than the expensive ones.

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 […] ]]> 7f7548faba848be0fa40ef4fe33b4775 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6424/#acomment-6438 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:25:35 +1300 Summer rooftop work is genuinely brutal. Hydration and early starts are not optional.

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 […] ]]> 76022e84ff5cea32d46300d486de7343 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6306/#acomment-6340 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:49:57 +1300 Never pass through at cost.You take on all the risk if something goes wrong. Price that in.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs When you guys bring in a sub on a job, do you usually mark up their labor or just pass their rate through to the client? ]]> a672a187000ab2c8f2b993a4079aa691 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6271/#acomment-6287 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:47:46 +1300 Worst case sacrifice G and let the board handle the fan.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs ]]> 0eaea17042193c9cd460d2b47eb8905f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6248/#acomment-6273 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:45:45 +1300 Those look like decent sized units. What tonnage are they?

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs New RTUs just landed for a warehouse changeout. Three units going up on the roof later today. Always a bit of coordination getting the crane […] ]]> 631d4af5bc8b06c327e5c7e531276151 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6088/#acomment-6112 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:31:07 +1300 Most homeowners won’t pay to diagnose feels weaker. They’ll run it till it dies.

In reply to - Henry posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Seeing more systems lately that just run longer and feel weaker. Makes me wonder how much oil fouling gets ignored in residential. ]]> db4007c8e6b7d0109a34ff07d41957c3 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6013/#acomment-6059 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:10:22 +1300 Nobody cares about Course Careers. They care if you can handle 120° attics and not quit in 2 weeks.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs I’m looking at getting into HVAC and trying to figure out the best first step. Trade school isn’t something I can commit to right now, so I’ve […] ]]> 4145b991b608e8ba68a41391e4be0e1f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5970/#acomment-5971 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:10:56 +1300 360 won’t take 454B. That model’s too old for A2L updates.

In reply to - Daniel posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Has anyone successfully added R-454B or R-32 to the SMAN 360, or is that only supported on the SM380V? I’ve been digging through updates and […] ]]> 46989ddb11dbe85057954bb3d1d81060 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5847/#acomment-5879 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:26:55 +1300 If it were mine, I’d clean the burner ground path, verify true ground back to the board, run it hot with a meter on the sensor lead, and only then decide sensor vs board. Otherwise you’re just throwing parts.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Flame rectification dropping below spec once cabinet temp rises past 120°F. Runs fine cold, problems show up after it’s been on a while. ]]> 12783463364c4dcc60ed693325a98c9b https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/#acomment-5587 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:25:15 +1300 Seen this after pressure washing or hail. Surprised the fan motor hasn’t already started overheating.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Coil is visibly collapsed and airflow is completely compromised. Between the bent fins and distorted coil face, heat rejection is shot […] ]]> af83a259b81bbe02e34ba98be7de134a https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5514/#acomment-5542 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:11:51 +1300 Is this something you repair or usually replace?

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Damper blades are bent and out of alignment. Even with the actuator calling, airflow isn’t modulating evenly, which explains the uneven […] ]]> 585f7e7a92f35c3a81960fe17b1fee68 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5439/#acomment-5462 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:11:03 +1300 When I was smaller, I just did takeoffs at night. Not fun, but it kept costs down. Once volume picked up, hiring help made sense.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hello ]]> 84a75e5ff5882564a50248dddf260099 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5129/#acomment-5165 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:30:54 +1300 I like that this isn’t trying to replace how I already work just makes it easier.

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Pressures were inconsistent during operation, which led to further inspection of the refrigerant line. A restriction was identified at […] ]]> 936a7c684d6f790da3cede3dd4d5bb60 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5033/#acomment-5035 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:31:07 +1300 If scrolling fixed units, this job would be done already.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Put the phones down, the unit’s watching 👀😂?? ]]> 3831699909d03e8c06cad8a4729f7593 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5015/#acomment-5034 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:11:00 +1300 Yep.

In reply to - Eric posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Didn’t even plan to post this, just snapped the picture and moved on. One of those moments where you see it, your brain goes huh… okay, and […] ]]> 54a4366fc4f50248d78c8f7be10e2bcb https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4948/#acomment-4956 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:44:49 +1300 Customer probably thought the ductwork was undersized or the unit was too small.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer’s been saying the air never really feels strong even though the system runs all day. Opened it up today and this is what we’re working […] ]]> 52daa687bf10735c18ac342aa10bba15 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4587 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:51:45 +1300 Hard to argue with fire.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> 4747acc2690ccb4b4baca1ad01a6dfc0 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4579 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:51:33 +1300 Same here unfortunately.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> 385893f8c716b2c96ff1b66e70c9b34f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4572 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:16:33 +1300 Straight to the point.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> 33896f7655bcac14d338c5fa52bb39ce https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4562 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:15:03 +1300 Yeah… no second guessing after that.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> e19d12141de5819a80cffe46c5314331 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4552 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:21:04 +1300 Exactly that kind of day.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> c094e17192fe8bde40558b827f337463 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4542 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:16:31 +1300 That’s the area I’m worried about.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> 958ec9d24db2e7b783c1dd28623c5362 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4535 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:06:26 +1300 Sometimes simple tells you everything.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> 30407f7bc3712bad7789aff96858b815 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/#acomment-4532 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:31:05 +1300 👀 you’re on the right track

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Alright HVAC fam… This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅 Who’s got it? ]]> c7f997b64a233a7ba328145df4aa673a https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4529/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:45:23 +1300 Alright HVAC fam…
This tool + these matches… what am I hunting today? 😅
Who’s got it?

]]> 16 c7274f2fdb29bf62c6c7ae6ad5caffc6 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4291/#acomment-4298 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:46:55 +1300 Economizer math works on paper, not always in the box.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Mixed air temperature doesn’t match the math of OA and RA values. Sensors are steady, economizer is responding, but the mixed reading […] ]]> 392b4932aef083f5c536e45f42c68b7d https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4170/#acomment-4173 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:35:51 +1300 Wishing everyone a safe and busy year ahead.

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 […] ]]> d6bc962614824d2bb1820540a971e3e4 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4094/#acomment-4101 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:01:12 +1300 This is why callbacks keep happening even when good techs are involved.

In reply to - Salvatore posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Walked into a job with a full service history attached… and still felt like I knew nothing. Notes said checked, adjusted, monitor, but none of it […] ]]> 5194582799b44d6d219fb71862642432 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3961/#acomment-3973 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:42:25 +1300 Smart move. Proof matters when nothing is wrong.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Everything checks out on the unit, but the customer insists it was working better before. No alarms, no faults, temps are in range yet the […] ]]> fbc00107e62d9519f4577c302ab114e6 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3961/#acomment-3971 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:42:24 +1300 Sometimes it’s just communication.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Everything checks out on the unit, but the customer insists it was working better before. No alarms, no faults, temps are in range yet the […] ]]> d56a38f13394ca67a88ee32184c385e5 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3961/#acomment-3969 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:42:22 +1300 Yeah, that question helps narrow things down fast.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Everything checks out on the unit, but the customer insists it was working better before. No alarms, no faults, temps are in range yet the […] ]]> 33013e0d590a1d7a20a7bc85f7ecc44b https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3961/#acomment-3967 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:42:20 +1300 😂 Always vague, never specific.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Everything checks out on the unit, but the customer insists it was working better before. No alarms, no faults, temps are in range yet the […] ]]> 16c870fccd0cb7b4f412d5ed44dfee27 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3961/#acomment-3965 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:42:18 +1300 Weather shift probably played a role here.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Everything checks out on the unit, but the customer insists it was working better before. No alarms, no faults, temps are in range yet the […] ]]> 7fa04fb6e25cf7659944bf8b5a610f1a https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3961/#acomment-3963 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:42:16 +1300 System’s doing what it’s supposed to, but perception is the problem.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Everything checks out on the unit, but the customer insists it was working better before. No alarms, no faults, temps are in range yet the […] ]]> 9e224b1f508f5c9734f32f652f1aeef6 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3961/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:42:15 +1300 Everything checks out on the unit, but the customer insists it was working better before.
No alarms, no faults, temps are in range yet the comfort complaint doesn’t go away.
Hard to troubleshoot expectations when the system isn’t actually broken.

]]> 12 c7ae1dbbd1376155e615dabb20c67a55 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3889/#acomment-3896 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:44:16 +1300 Busy teams forget things. Automation doesn’t.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group The HVAC Automation Blueprint I used to think our office was on top of things. Then I started noticing how many follow-ups depended on someone remembering – […] ]]> 476bed34b28313e63e9fc488dc976c1f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3587/#acomment-3592 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:48:42 +1300 We’re overdue for a full check. Would be great if you could take a look and tell us what needs fixing.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Just a quick note for anyone who hasn’t checked their website in a while – keeping it updated is a lot more important than most […] ]]> 808cc192cebe294a38b7c4aad87f7cc7 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3314/#acomment-3322 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:36 +1300 Those valves are sneaky when they start drifting… everything looks normal until you dig deeper.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened the chiller room today and the supply line is soaking wet while the return pipe is barely even warm. Delta-T has collapsed […] ]]> 549913d4d41d15c66623a63b7217376d https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3314/#acomment-3320 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:34 +1300 Agreed. I’m betting the strainer hasn’t been touched in a long time.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened the chiller room today and the supply line is soaking wet while the return pipe is barely even warm. Delta-T has collapsed […] ]]> 012e792b3d13ec68cc639f0bd5e97998 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3314/#acomment-3318 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:32 +1300 Good call – going to trend the pump skid next visit and see what’s actually moving.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened the chiller room today and the supply line is soaking wet while the return pipe is barely even warm. Delta-T has collapsed […] ]]> c234449e276f1ad01720266ece0b4de3 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3314/#acomment-3316 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:31 +1300 Yeah, that’s what I’m thinking too. Something is short-circuiting the water flow for sure.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened the chiller room today and the supply line is soaking wet while the return pipe is barely even warm. Delta-T has collapsed […] ]]> de5987f7610f711db8faff3c5cdb45b9 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3314/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:29 +1300 Opened the chiller room today and the supply line is soaking wet while the return pipe is barely even warm.
Delta-T has collapsed again- something in this loop isn’t behaving.

]]> 8 27011ab3597097e0679bdb55ba7e2e7d https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3247/#acomment-3272 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:17:29 +1300 Huge upgrade. Appreciate the work behind the scenes 🙏

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 […] ]]> 29c460f2a2170cab6a330e51a01029a7 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3132/#acomment-3145 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:36:45 +1300 I think AI will be great for training new techs. More info and faster learning.

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 […] ]]> 7d63e8cfb56105094d3cc84aa9555ded https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2957/#acomment-2969 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:07 +1300 True. I’ll hit all the grounds and burner rails with a brush tomorrow.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs RTU heat stage acting up today. First cycle runs smooth, then after a short call, it locks out for no clear reason. Flame looks solid, pressure […] ]]> 2097ecefbc5e169b5d1fac08eaee2998 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2957/#acomment-2967 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:05 +1300 Good trick. I’ll give that a shot – cheap test before I start throwing parts.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs RTU heat stage acting up today. First cycle runs smooth, then after a short call, it locks out for no clear reason. Flame looks solid, pressure […] ]]>