HVAC Community Hub | Marco | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/marco_moretti-39/activity/ Activity feed for Marco. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:18 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 b3e38f344a035ba50f6a796299673228 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/#acomment-7560 Sun, 31 May 2026 19:27:07 +1200 It’s difficult. I sold a house when the market was high and worked a W2 at the same time to keep personal bills covered while the business found its feet. Definitely struggling right now with cash going out but we have good work lined up so trying to stay patient with it

In reply to - Nathan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Looking for guidance and possibly a mentor.4 years ago I walked out of my job and started my own thing on a hope, a prayer, and betting […] ]]> ef0ebb7806f7284b8d9b9b610f9edf5d Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6855/#acomment-6916 Sat, 02 May 2026 19:27:16 +1200 They’ll set it to 60 leave doors opening all day then say the system can’t keep up.

In reply to - William posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices walked into a house today and thermostat was set to 60 place already freezing. customer goes it’s not cooling right stood there for a second […] ]]> e9775d356feefb058c85bd52aae30bd5 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6812/#acomment-6851 Fri, 01 May 2026 00:20:16 +1200 What are you running?

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices How are you guys getting most of your work right now still word of mouth or more online? Feels like it’s changing a bit lately where I’m […] ]]> 299c7c038a939ba7f755d7b3efd3b836 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6773/#acomment-6788 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:55:28 +1200 Depends what you’re trying to use it for honestly.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Anyone here using AI for day to day office work? ]]> c2ed16a4fcf09665e960fdba6dd75635 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6677/#acomment-6680 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +1200 Most of the time they just went with the cheaper guy.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Quoted a job customer said they’ll think about it… then you see the same job done a week later by someone else. No feedback, no call back, […] ]]> b66169ef609299ff254b2cad47f3d9f2 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6615 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +1200 Builder pricing is a different game margins are thinner but volume makes up for it.

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 […] ]]> 3636640e89490b892978cfd34ad5fb92 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6300/#acomment-6313 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:25:11 +1300 Even with a contract good luck collecting from someone who doesnt want to pay.

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Sub passed inspection on paper, got paid, and disappeared. Now the GC is calling me every morning and the rework is coming out of […] ]]> 7d862920efad071452f67253ee0b73d3 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6306/#acomment-6307 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:48:47 +1300 Always markup. i’m managing them, coordinating the job, carrying the liability. that’s worth something.

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? ]]> cf175c58afa39af8ecf0eb853cb25728 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6131/#acomment-6154 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:41:51 +1300 Facts. Price matters on day one… warranty matters the day it breaks.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> 842fe36c49c1f53d3c89bc9ce5f0e1f1 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6115/#acomment-6119 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:29:33 +1300 True… but I’ve also had a few where it actually helped because they already understood basic terms. Saved me 20 minutes of explaining.

In reply to - Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Anyone else noticing customers coming in way more “prepared” than before? Not just YouTube stuff I mean price ranges, part numbers, even […] ]]> 466c4c149fb13c13931efa379a68f220 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5762/#acomment-5765 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:32:10 +1300 How long had it been running like this before you caught it?

In reply to - Jackson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Airflow was basically choked off high static, blower working way harder than it should, and this is how motors cook themselves. ]]> 2402537717d630eea9c6afed271e7372 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5661/#acomment-5664 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:07:20 +1300 Wish I heard this earlier in my career. I stayed quiet and learned the hard way.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Everyone’s busy, but don’t hesitate to ask questions here. No such thing as a dumb one in this trade. ]]> 3897908042a94292691864e56e57279f Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5584 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:24:42 +1300 Re-pull if accessible. Solder’s fine, but I don’t like band-aids in control circuits.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control compartment with exposed copper and improper terminations. No strain relief, insulation nicked […] ]]> 2586995ff02cef5caa561bc3dd26b51b Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5575 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:33:27 +1300 I tell them it’s like a loose phone charger works until it doesn’t, and then nothing makes sense

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control compartment with exposed copper and improper terminations. No strain relief, insulation nicked […] ]]> 441f1a8117e3861f2cacfcf80e049fa5 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5570 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:55:04 +1300 Judging by the drywall cut, patience left first.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control compartment with exposed copper and improper terminations. No strain relief, insulation nicked […] ]]> 197a9f1380e4df39441073f9501f18e6 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5563 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:55:39 +1300 That’s what I’m thinking. Resistance builds, board gets confused, random lockouts.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control compartment with exposed copper and improper terminations. No strain relief, insulation nicked […] ]]> e54db187ab3e1d0f55fdacba340d89a4 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5557 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:03:37 +1300 Electrical code meets faith-based installation.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control compartment with exposed copper and improper terminations. No strain relief, insulation nicked […] ]]> 307fa25b65fe9c9ccbdaa416a6fd7d47 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5552 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:55:34 +1300 Exactly what they said and it worked right up until today.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control compartment with exposed copper and improper terminations. No strain relief, insulation nicked […] ]]> 903c449201b8f3e9f83e32beaefe183c Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5548 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:47:44 +1300 Low-voltage control side. Looks like stat wire tied into a safety loop with zero slack.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control compartment with exposed copper and improper terminations. No strain relief, insulation nicked […] ]]> aeee80750ee4009c7b8cd4e38351a674 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5546 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:11:40 +1300 Yeah, it’s barely hanging on. One vibration cycle away from becoming a no-cool call.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control compartment with exposed copper and improper terminations. No strain relief, insulation nicked […] ]]> 3cd1b826bb75936a0424fe8ec524a397 Marco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:27:16 +1300 Low-voltage conductors pulled out of the control compartment with exposed copper and improper terminations. No strain relief, insulation nicked back too far, and wire nuts/connectors missing entirely. This setup is asking for intermittent faults vibration + heat cycling will change resistance, cause false signals, or momentary shorts. Easy way… Read more

]]> 16 b13f9ba3a86af8058bee098fbe391f94 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5171/#acomment-5173 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:34:50 +1300 What kind of control issue was it?

In reply to - Jackson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices First job of the day looked clean, pressures were fine, and we thought it was going to be easy. Turned out to be a control issue mixed with […] ]]> 02475c89e021f16da74a73372f3677b0 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5114/#acomment-5117 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:31:00 +1300 Could be charge-related, but those symptoms don’t always make it obvious.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Pressures aren’t stabilizing. Head keeps climbing even though airflow looks fine. ]]> fe834f3355430e4234e29ae38cdbb137 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4909/#acomment-4927 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:45:15 +1300 That slab’s been wet longer than anyone wants to admit.

In reply to - Alejandro posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Everyone worries about compressors and boards. Meanwhile this joint has been quietly leaking and soaking the slab for who knows how long. ]]> f37f7746ed7044a8f338b7d8f26f0ba3 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4862/#acomment-4874 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:45:40 +1300 Everyone adds tape, insulation, clamps, and walks away. Nobody wants to open the wall and fix the penetration right.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Started as a temporary fix. Somehow it became part of the system. ]]> 7eed84352b20084c4311494c6631d069 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4606/#acomment-4609 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:34:09 +1300 Mid to high 40s can still feel dry in an older leaky house, especially once it gets colder outside. Stat number alone doesn’t mean much.

In reply to - Lucas 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 […] ]]> f465ee2ff18ba32411d86adcbc286a74 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4395/#acomment-4403 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:12:24 +1300 That feeling is never wrong.

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. ]]> 65dc14628e7ad6d87faa33da32b9174d Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4324/#acomment-4336 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:55:06 +1300 Following – curious what you end up finding.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices We’ve got a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where one circuit runs fine and carries load, but the other keeps cycling more than it […] ]]> 96875a5746d7b3bdae70a81acb25387d Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4268/#acomment-4269 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:44:40 +1300 Vibration can loosen things just enough over time.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Pump keeps losing prime after shutdown. ]]> 75d92b24e40e75a4c74112a30c976318 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4259/#acomment-4264 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:56 +1300 This weather makes me want to stay wrapped in a blanket all day.

In reply to - Edward posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment It’s freezing outside today. One of those mornings where the coffee matters more than usual.Pretty sure half the day is just trying to stay warm and awake. ]]> a886c108c182887c7fda148afcf4d37d Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3961/#acomment-3968 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:42:21 +1300 I usually start asking what better actually means to them.

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 […] ]]> ca4c4788ee83f9b229ea499518d02f3e Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3923/#acomment-3932 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:08:48 +1300 HVAC room = free storage unit apparently.

In reply to - Alessandro posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Showed up to a site where the unit room was technically accessible, but stacked with boxes, ladders, and random storage. Spent more […] ]]> 53019051e09103365cf30de7b2dc725a Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3587/#acomment-3594 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:48:43 +1300 Can your maintenance plan help with updating service pages too?

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 […] ]]> 28b600c7f77b4045026703c27dfe2597 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3314/#acomment-3317 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:52:31 +1300 Check your GPM. Return pipe shouldn’t be that close to room temp unless flow is getting choked somewhere.

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 […] ]]> 6444c3824fe138b0a1ff07a6c52bfd64 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3069/#acomment-3084 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:21:23 +1300 You’re doing a great job running this community. Keep it up.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I’d love to see everyone getting more involved across all the groups here. Jump in, share your thoughts, ask questions, and support each other – it […] ]]> d6f2ffeaae660a347bbaae570a15541e Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2867/#acomment-2880 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:17:15 +1300 Organic traffic dropped last month even though keywords stayed stable – maybe a core update?

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC SEO Accelerator: Rank Higher, Get More Calls I’ve been reviewing a lot of SEO data from HVAC members lately, and it’s clear – ranking on Google doesn’t […] ]]> 8cf31d128dd97d6a2a51da6658a52570 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2791/#acomment-2794 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:55:17 +1300 Check for frost or temperature drop across the liquid line. Sometimes it’s an indication of a metering issue.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Low suction pressure but superheat looks normal – any idea what could cause this? 🤔 ]]> 287fb60eff092d022932e6e136709985 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2439/#acomment-2447 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:08:29 +1300 True! Listening upfront builds trust and shows professionalism.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Lately, I’ve been focusing more on pre-onboarding before contracts even get signed. Making sure the client knows what to expect, answering […] ]]> d75817d80084ab2553ea3a5b96fb6ef4 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2439/#acomment-2445 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:08:28 +1300 Nice! Visual timelines are super helpful for setting expectations.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Lately, I’ve been focusing more on pre-onboarding before contracts even get signed. Making sure the client knows what to expect, answering […] ]]> 4792e29aa7522b12d30ce9e07a8bd97f Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2439/#acomment-2443 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:08:26 +1300 Totally agree – real-time conversation prevents misunderstandings.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Lately, I’ve been focusing more on pre-onboarding before contracts even get signed. Making sure the client knows what to expect, answering […] ]]> 37a84aca39645f1d7da6d1a3115754fe Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2439/#acomment-2441 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:08:25 +1300 Smart! A checklist keeps both sides on the same page from the start.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Lately, I’ve been focusing more on pre-onboarding before contracts even get signed. Making sure the client knows what to expect, answering […] ]]> 06f9d67a9b04a8582a222c2d88552932 Marco posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan: Lately, I’ve been focusing more on pre-onboarding before […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2439/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:08:24 +1300 Lately, I’ve been focusing more on pre-onboarding before contracts even get signed. Making sure the client knows what to expect, answering questions upfront, and keeping communication clear has made a huge difference in smooth project starts.

Even small touches – like confirming timelines, deliverables, and next steps – seem to reduce confusion… Read more

]]> 7 b826f89b1951322e331955719ef649ed Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2410/#acomment-2419 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:10:02 +1300 Funny thing – one angry client eventually became a loyal customer after I addressed their concern properly.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Reputation Powerhouse-Win Trust, Dominate Reviews, and Stand Out Outline Hey friends, We all know that sometimes a single bad review or negative […] ]]> b60d255cd197708c959629b21872be4e Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2114/#acomment-2119 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:58:27 +1300 We used to do maintenance randomly. Since we went structured, service calls dropped significantly.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hey HVAC pros, Here’s the reality: reactive repairs are costly, time-consuming, and stressful -both for your team and your […] ]]> 8124b8e6f87e9c3ed3b05bfd58d9dcd9 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2018/#acomment-2033 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:29:37 +1300 Make sure your CRM allows adding images, optional services, and terms & conditions directly in the quote. Clients respond better to detailed presentations.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC CRM Playbook: From Lead Capture To Customer Loyalty Hey guys, Let’s talk about quotes – one of the most important steps in closing HVAC jobs. A lot of […] ]]> 4a353902e70038847cc1024ec38425f1 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1970/#acomment-2001 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:05:54 +1200 Since moving to CRM, I’ve stopped missing AMC renewals. My customers even thanked me for timely reminders.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Reputation Powerhouse-Win Trust, Dominate Reviews, and Stand Out Outline 👨‍💻 Why Every HVAC Business Needs a Proper CRM Setup One common challenge I notice […] ]]> cdedc90c93f4904a2b9d64e4b592e958 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1527/#acomment-1546 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:10:24 +1200 Helpful post, thanks for breaking it down step by step.

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 […] ]]> b3370eed971d0a23ac6428be1e60f493 Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1399/#acomment-1410 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:31 +1200 If the system has hydronic coils or glycol loops, make sure flow isn’t dropping with air entrainment or traps. Flow loss = heat buildup = shutdown.

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 […] ]]> 7eca8e0ecf8ec47407f3147441602fff Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1247/#acomment-1255 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:26:09 +1200 😂 No more ankle have you caught the hose surprises here.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Upgraded my hose storage: installed a wall-mounted aluminum rack for quick hose hang-up, plus added a water/oil-resistant “Hose Hauler” bag for vacuum […] ]]> 864ca444877623b6dfe56a491964e57b Marco posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1247/#acomment-1253 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:26:08 +1200 Right-got a small cabinet mounted alongside the rack for quick grab tools. Efficiency win

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Upgraded my hose storage: installed a wall-mounted aluminum rack for quick hose hang-up, plus added a water/oil-resistant “Hose Hauler” bag for vacuum […] ]]>