HVAC Community Hub | Maxime | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/maximeperrin_business/activity/ Activity feed for Maxime. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 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 - Lucas 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. […]

]]> 90e5c91b9768e480b94b6a27dfe947cc Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/271/#acomment-293 Thu, 01 May 2025 09:10:58 +1200 Saw a brand-new install with no jumper between R and Rc on the stat—cycled but wouldn’t stay on.

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 […] ]]> 3316055ecdb1a6e3493c1bebc80e0ddf Maxime posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/200/#acomment-211 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:56:21 +1200 No shortcuts on breaker sizing. Double-check against the unit plate.

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

HVAC Installation – Where It All Starts

Over the years, I’ve learned one thing that’s never failed me: no matter how high-end the equipment is, […]

]]>