HVAC Community Hub | Maxime | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/maximeperrin_business/activity/ Activity feed for Maxime. Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:37:48 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.5.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7b315201d78e2bf7409b2014fbd66132 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/9049/#acomment-9096 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:24:26 +1200 I had one last week that was worse than this, filter was so clogged it actually collapsed inward and got sucked partially into the blower compartment, customer said they didn’t even know the system had a filter.

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Customer asked me why her electric bill doubled this summer. ]]> dba0424e5567673ac0d090cfeaad4218 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8955/#acomment-8972 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:52:54 +1200 CPS TRS21 if you do mostly residential, it’s smaller and lighter than the Appion and recovery speed on small systems is basically the same, I switched last year and don’t miss carrying the heavy one around.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices What’s everyones go-to recovery machine right now? Mine just died and I need to replace it today. ]]> 899685395cc70d7e0277718a341cc8de Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8828/#acomment-8842 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:02:07 +1200 The mouse droppings at the bottom of the wall cavity means she’s been breathing aerosolized mouse waste through her HVAC system for over a decade, that’s genuinely a health hazard not just a comfort issue.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Customer has been complaining about dust in the house no matter how often she changes the filter and said it smells musty when the heat […] ]]> 65a2fda3f63500a7ebd8f73e63bf9640 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8750/#acomment-8755 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:28:07 +1200 That splice with wire nuts inside the wall is going to be fun to access when you run the new cable, is there enough slack on the original wire to work with or is it cut right at the plate?

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer called saying thermostat keeps losing connection and resetting randomly. Pulled it off the wall and found out somebody spliced lamp […] ]]> 98ed5981417c7dc92ab5e2ccf8ded873 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8651/#acomment-8659 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:17:37 +1200 I’ve been using Plastiq for several years. I like that I can send the customer a payment request and they can take care of it without the tech having to deal with the card.

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Looking for something that works well for HVAC service calls and installs. Mainly looking for something easy for the techs to use in the field, […] ]]> 132ad1371d5da5e572df49583afe03ba Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8615/#acomment-8618 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:01:47 +1200 Those lines are holding on for dear life right now. One more freeze thaw cycle on that soil and the copper is done.

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Showed up for a maintenance call and saw this from the driveway before I even got out of the truck. That pad has been sinking for years […] ]]> 53e74a6db876ada97fac026453d7572c Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8501/#acomment-8566 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:30:06 +1200 Do you bill for the landscaping removal or just eat that time as part of the service call?

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 […] ]]> f81009a6356d57b2d5bf721382d6eb91 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8418/#acomment-8448 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:33:43 +1200 How many boilers?

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs First visit to a new commercial customer today. They said the previous company just stopped showing up about 6 months ago and nobody has been in […] ]]> 226aa9034501f78e335ce3921057c581 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8318/#acomment-8356 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:19:06 +1200 Swap the O/B wire to another terminal on the board that you know is putting out 24v. If the voltage is still low on that wire then it’s the wire itself not the board. If it reads 24 then your board relay for O/B is weak even though it’s new.

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 […]

]]> c6f1d1f75e24dac33a1e33a2c6249ad6 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8174/#acomment-8285 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:48:33 +1200 Has anyone actually asked what size the indoor coil is because if somebody put a 1.5 ton coil on a 2 ton condenser we’re all wasting our time here?

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 […] ]]> d0e51d7b693dfd165053ee0bf6cbf232 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8068/#acomment-8080 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:03:35 +1200 What’s the split on service calls?

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area looking for work? I’m trying to find good help for HVAC repairs. Need someone with experience and knowledge […] ]]> 7c5f27c76dc97637a928dfc877a03921 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7991/#acomment-8011 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:19:39 +1200 This post is going to hit different for a lot of guys today.

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 […] ]]> 165c0ca0dcfb41ab6817f281ad6138db Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7991/#acomment-7993 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:29:15 +1200 Nope.Our job is to inform, not decide, I tell them the truth and let them choose.

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 […] ]]> 6cecd192a9809673b575563015d3624d Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7991/#acomment-7992 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:42:05 +1200 Hard disagree, customer’s money customer’s choice, not our job to force anything.

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 […] ]]> 4e4faffa7b96fdd339fa96f3a24a6de1 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7848/#acomment-7884 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:57:15 +1200 Genuinely no idea and that’s on me.

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 […] ]]> 11911a42e4bedfe3542cee2dc9359602 Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: ok this is a vent more than a question. just got back from […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7823/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +1200 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 was doing back to me like I couldn’t hear myself working.

]]> 35 0c452b36ce1649f1418f08410492faa8 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7619/#acomment-7651 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:03:00 +1200 If he can also fab transitions clean and make it presentable push that to $35 minimum. That skill alone is worth paying for.

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 […] ]]> 41a8f80581dbac65317b7e64d4050cb2 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7370/#acomment-7466 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:47:55 +1200 They don’t make it obvious but there’s an appeal form after a denial. Take photos of everything official looking. license, insurance card, van with your name on it, Anything that proves you’re a real legitimate business.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs so my google business profile got suspended this morning with zero warning no email. no explanation. just suspended when I went to check […] ]]> 707335f96b127a05b1841cdd93395726 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7370/#acomment-7435 Wed, 27 May 2026 19:11:33 +1200 I had my profile suspended in February. Filed reinstatement, got denied, filed an appeal with photos of my license my van and my storefront, got approved 5 days later. Don’t give up if the first reinstatement gets denied.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs so my google business profile got suspended this morning with zero warning no email. no explanation. just suspended when I went to check […] ]]> a2aecaea56d80c914868046b1744e306 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7297/#acomment-7300 Thu, 21 May 2026 04:42:36 +1200 Learn airflow before you learn refrigerant. Everyone wants to jump to gauges. Airflow is 70% of the problems you’ll actually see.

In reply to - Eric posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Just got my EPA 608 cert last month. Working under a licensed guy right now learning the trade. Couple questions for anyone willing to help. What do […] ]]> 50261e2292e9fb28ed289f0ce177029a Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7237/#acomment-7250 Tue, 19 May 2026 19:44:06 +1200 Not defending it but some of those big companies have massive overhead. trucks, call centers, marketing, uniforms, training. the price covers all that not just the part.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer called at 4:55pm. system not cooling. told them I could be there in the morning. they said never mind they’ll call someone else. called back […] ]]> a6e6631ff740d483bd5dc52b1aba8711 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7044/#acomment-7100 Wed, 13 May 2026 19:51:56 +1200 I’ve had techs ask about insurance before they even ask hourly pay now.

In reply to - Alessandro posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Started looking into health insurance options for employees this week and honestly didn’t realize how all over the place pricing […] ]]> 2ef67aeba313e28b35a5116fe8c212ae Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7070/#acomment-7082 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:07:13 +1200 Most companies don’t fail because of lack of work. They fail because they priced it wrong.

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. ]]> e36e7895a3a03a78ea9a2fbbc223261a Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6775/#acomment-6781 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:08:59 +1200 Tried holding last year didn’t work out. Had to bump prices.

In reply to - Pietro posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hey, ]]> 6c2b82048bef102bb06079d1540a5686 Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: So yesterday around 11pm I get a call, customer says the […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6727/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:19:00 +1200 So yesterday around 11pm I get a call, customer says the AC isn’t cooling at all, so I send my team out. They find the issue, fix it, run the system for a bit and everything looks fine, so we close it for the night. Today I get a call again from the same customer, already knew what it was gonna be…it’s doing the same thing again.Send the… Read more

]]> 11 36929374516845bde04c9acc54e0b095 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6649 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:18:44 +1200 Some builders will pay more if you’re reliable and show up on time.

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 […] ]]> 3adb1a2cd9f24bfd34f68718535bf863 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6637/#acomment-6640 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:31:14 +1200 Had one like that last week fixed one thing and the rest just started showing up.

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 […] ]]> 5d8d24a3278b2d2c9d533de7cccf5d46 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5445/#acomment-5453 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:12:15 +1300 Is that tied into a vent or just dead-ending into that line? I’ve seen air lock cause this exact thing.

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Condensate pump is running but water keeps backing up after a few cycles. Drain technically flows, but something in this trap or discharge […] ]]> e83017243e5e993f662211206970d27a Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4268/#acomment-4271 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:44:42 +1300 Easy to chase the pump when the problem’s usually upstream.

In reply to - Viktor posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Pump keeps losing prime after shutdown. ]]> 38303cf9599dfd73b8f53173e87a09bf Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3290/#acomment-3298 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:20 +1300 Yep, first cold snap and everything starts failing.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this inducer motor dripping oil today while checking a no-heat call. Not sure how long it’s been leaking, but the whole thing feels weak and […] ]]> 2a1ead14dca5f4d646df762ea9b825de Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3290/#acomment-3296 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:19 +1300 Gonna spin it again tomorrow. Definitely doesn’t feel smooth.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this inducer motor dripping oil today while checking a no-heat call. Not sure how long it’s been leaking, but the whole thing feels weak and […] ]]> 55a1ee6febd5c4eb3c51e619c016bdc3 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3290/#acomment-3294 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:17 +1300 😂 For real. Probably been screaming before anyone noticed.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this inducer motor dripping oil today while checking a no-heat call. Not sure how long it’s been leaking, but the whole thing feels weak and […] ]]> acac741841210c834f8bf6bde8761488 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3290/#acomment-3292 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:15 +1300 Yeah that’s what I’m thinking too… it sounds rough.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this inducer motor dripping oil today while checking a no-heat call. Not sure how long it’s been leaking, but the whole thing feels weak and […] ]]> 3ddc007bd2bcce2679dca86075f242e4 Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Found this inducer motor dripping oil today while checking […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3290/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:14 +1300 Found this inducer motor dripping oil today while checking a no-heat call.
Not sure how long it’s been leaking, but the whole thing feels weak and louder than normal.

]]> 8 1ae5a5f57f7e71e2f1d3c6e5df3f813d Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3233/#acomment-3240 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:17:23 +1300 Sometimes the issue is a wrong reply-to address. If that breaks, the whole message fails silently.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC CRM Playbook: From Lead Capture To Customer Loyalty Anyone else sending estimates through the CRM that show “sent,” but customers keep saying they never received […] ]]> 07fa059b47056f495d848543ab39d8d5 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2998/#acomment-3003 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:33 +1300 Seen it before on Trane chillers – approach climbs when one circuit loads unevenly. Check if both refrigerant circuits are active.

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 […] ]]> 787bbc740ae8468f13d216612d45d145 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2294/#acomment-2309 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:26 +1300 Can you share those layout examples you mentioned?

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hey friends, I’ve noticed something while going through a few HVAC websites-most look great but don’t convert visitors into […] ]]> cee4d396feb17e51611108ec95e2f4ff Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2018/#acomment-2031 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:29:36 +1300 Thanks for the tips – I got my CRM setup last month, and quotes are getting approved faster now. Life is so much easier!

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 […] ]]> b424fea60dda95e4f74ec3df5e7a93d8 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1900/#acomment-1907 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:36:09 +1200 Onboarding checklists save my sanity! Clients knowing what to expect means fewer 3 AM panics about airflow issues! 😂🔧

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Client Onboarding Excellence A new client once told me, “I almost didn’t book because no one explained what would happen after I signed up.” That hit me hard. We fixed […] ]]> 03119293424167374c0f678c525de2ed Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1601/#acomment-1606 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:11:06 +1200 Honestly, onboarding is overrated. Just do the work right.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Client Onboarding Excellence Client onboarding can make or break long-term relationships in HVAC. A smooth start-clear contracts, walkthroughs, and […] ]]> 49476e3547304bb266117d6879293518 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1527/#acomment-1550 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:10:27 +1200 Really useful, sometimes we overcomplicate SEO but this is straightforward.

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 […] ]]> fff028fdd9f737e46f831bcf71b1258a Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1073/#acomment-1079 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:43:26 +1200 Check electrical-arcing or coil whine in the fan capacitor or contactor can squeal.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer reports a high-pitched squeal from their A/C on startup. Blower belt’s new, bearings oil-changed, panels tight-noise still there. Any ideas […] ]]> fed26ffdf72619edbcee3aa801fa3437 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1051/#acomment-1052 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:43:20 +1200 Minimum 36″ from back wall and 72″ between units is standard for 10‑25 ton units per ASHRAE installation recommendations

In reply to - Hunter posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Just finished a rooftop install with proper clearances: 36 from wall, 72 between units for the larger 15‑ton split condensers, and at least […] ]]> bd587fd8eb4862f5d4aab5bcc3f71803 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/969/#acomment-978 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:17:59 +1200 Consistent worldwide no exception.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Installed a 5-ton rooftop unit, but DX system was freezing up—found suction line insulation missing and subcooling was 8°F too low. Proper […] ]]> 235d75ed521b8e195443747322b2356b Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/969/#acomment-976 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:17:59 +1200 That gain covers cost and labor easy ROI.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Installed a 5-ton rooftop unit, but DX system was freezing up—found suction line insulation missing and subcooling was 8°F too low. Proper […] ]]> 158ae635a59663bbb22ee49b4c867d91 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/969/#acomment-974 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:17:59 +1200 True UV rated tape lasts much longer up top.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Installed a 5-ton rooftop unit, but DX system was freezing up—found suction line insulation missing and subcooling was 8°F too low. Proper […] ]]> 2804f65d3303d4498a458836a08e9573 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/969/#acomment-972 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:17:58 +1200 Exactly. We aim for 12°F on startup checks.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Installed a 5-ton rooftop unit, but DX system was freezing up—found suction line insulation missing and subcooling was 8°F too low. Proper […] ]]> 080c7e9d491dd1e9811671ea1e7293fe Maxime posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Installed a 5-ton rooftop unit, but DX system was […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/969/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:17:58 +1200 Installed a 5-ton rooftop unit, but DX system was freezing up—found suction line insulation missing and subcooling was 8°F too low. Proper wrap and line hold cleaned it up fast.

]]> 9 55137c60cdd7b231433b6f6d00647776 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/583/#acomment-616 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:27:48 +1200 Don’t ignore outside air dampers. On one job they were stuck open, dumping in hot air and destroying performance.

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 […]

]]> f47ea219e8136b8a18197088d042dfd2 Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-498 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:23:57 +1200 I had to reset everything because of a small valve issue.

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

Had an interesting moment today on an office project. We were troubleshooting a server room with a 100 TR chiller, and everything seemed fine. […]

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