https://hvachub.co/members/milescollins_business/activity/ Activity feed for Miles. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:59:08 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 aba6538bc48bd19fd3db1b36d92a7bb9 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7746/#acomment-7754 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:51:14 +1200 Which is wild because people need it more now than ever and approvals are harder.

In reply to - Alessandro posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Question on financing. We offer it through Wisetack and Synchrony both. Lately feels like every other call wants financing now, even on […] ]]> 88c2291b359d04bec7d4d55bbc60b7d0 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7746/#acomment-7749 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:25:29 +1200 Wisetack approval rates have gotten noticeably worse this year. More declines than 2 years ago.

In reply to - Alessandro posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Question on financing. We offer it through Wisetack and Synchrony both. Lately feels like every other call wants financing now, even on […] ]]> 32467875304c80a4b3cfbdce4aba4b31 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/#acomment-7595 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:23:08 +1200 DM me. I’m 6 years in, started with nothing, $1.2M last year. Happy to get on a call.

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 […] ]]> a8338a5bf72f47fed9b472f20836a052 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7524/#acomment-7564 Sun, 31 May 2026 20:51:42 +1200 You’re not selling a box. You’re selling a working system, a warranty, an install done right, and someone to call when something goes wrong. Price the whole thing.

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anyone else feel like equipment prices are just never going back down. Quoted a 3 ton Carrier install today. My cost on the equipment alone […] ]]> a4c34c4bfeb24d4b5312e8eb5868b95e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7524/#acomment-7547 Sat, 30 May 2026 21:01:54 +1200 I stopped quoting equipment costs separately on my proposals two years ago. I present one price for a complete installed system with warranty and support. Nobody questions line items they can’t see. The ones who demand a full breakdown are usually shopping and comparing to online prices anyway and they were never going to be good… Read more

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anyone else feel like equipment prices are just never going back down. Quoted a 3 ton Carrier install today. My cost on the equipment alone […] ]]> 7214fad32cac35717be574598ea96844 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7510/#acomment-7511 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:01:10 +1200 Installs for the off season if you have the license and ability. Otherwise all will come in due time. Work on making a website. We used WordPress, tried a designer and ended up being a waste. Register on Yelp, create a Google account. Just try to make your business known everywhere you can. Nextdoor app is surprisingly good for local… Read more

In reply to - Oliver posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Curious on what people did for marketing starting out. I have been posting in Facebook groups and boosting Facebook posts. Started in March. April […] ]]> bbe2a84765ccf5c5c553e7c939fd5748 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7490/#acomment-7502 Fri, 29 May 2026 01:40:36 +1200 The ones who call you shady for recommending replacement on a 19 year old R22 system with a dying compressor are the same ones who would call you back in August furious that it broke down in a heat wave after you topped it off and left.

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. […] ]]> 8165dc102a6467bde3018b049031e568 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7228/#acomment-7231 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:43 +1200 Lien the property. watch how fast accounts payable finds your invoice.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Ran into something today that honestly just frustrated me. Did a full changeout for a property management company back in March. Two units. Big […] ]]> ea213c65b7ba877bea67e86f2461848a https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7163/#acomment-7219 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:51:08 +1200 We started building dealer fees into pricing instead of trying to absorb it.

In reply to - Connor posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been looking at changing financing companies after one of our dealer fees jumped from 1.9% to almost 4%. Not a huge deal on smaller tickets […] ]]> 522b84e1c638f4fd258a6b0476f93dbb https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7112/#acomment-7119 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:50:50 +1200 We finally found a local place that actually understood workwear.

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 […] ]]> 6881e64350ff719438bdf6f8fde7f38f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7030/#acomment-7087 Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:12 +1200 I’ve seen guys underbid jobs so hard I don’t even know how they stay in business.

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hey, ]]> 0533f6e1586729acaf4739c1c1d186dd https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7037/ Mon, 11 May 2026 21:48:00 +1200 Anybody else feel like customers think HVAC companies just randomly started charging more overnight 😅
Meanwhile equipment prices, parts, materials, refrigerant, trucks, insurance… everything keeps going up every year.
Feels like a lot of people see the final invoice but never see how much the actual cost of doing business has changed the last… Read more

]]> 23 023a8515e8a6738efa9203e8c4bc8ec6 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6978/#acomment-7018 Sat, 09 May 2026 05:39:13 +1200 The real growth happened once I stopped trying to do everything myself.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Realizing lately being good at HVAC and actually growing a company are two completely different things 😅 Feels like everybody online’s selling […] ]]> a1bff5661392c1f68bb56765ffa98811 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6976/#acomment-7015 Sat, 09 May 2026 02:31:25 +1200 I don’t even argue anymore. I just stick to what was approved and documented.

In reply to - Nicolas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Had a weird situation recently with a customer after a job was already wrapped up. During the work everything was normal. Walked through […] ]]> 3001bea1715d3db0eb7257e41f7d5166 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6903/#acomment-6950 Sun, 03 May 2026 02:22:42 +1200 Did installs for years, moved to service. Once you get good at diagnostics it’s hard to go back.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs You guys enjoy installs or you’d rather be out doing service calls feels like two completely different jobs sometimes. ]]> bd3cb2b4e02155b5c6a4678858727971 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6828/#acomment-6832 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:15:09 +1200 Honestly most of mine is referrals so I never bothered.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Started thinking about this recently… I don’t really track where most of my calls come from. You guys keeping track of that or just letting it run? ]]> d1739616d2d387d8cfdf6f26b89b5f71 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6812/#acomment-6829 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:37:09 +1200 Both

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 […] ]]> 850da137d7ae1a2f4879e2a2e380d867 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6795/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:23:00 +1200 Curious what you guys are spending on your websites these days.
Feels like it can go from cheap to expensive real fast.

]]> 12 14320ad4f13620efa50f638e93567570 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6617/#acomment-6695 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:57:13 +1200 We started explaining upfront that fixing one issue might reveal others.

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Fix one thing and something else shows up right after… feels like some calls just don’t want to end. You walk in thinking it’s a quick job and […] ]]> 484d7f14c3c998e5ca4ea0e0b8980a01 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6624 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:39:29 +1200 They’ll ghost you even if your price is good just part of dealing with builders.

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 […] ]]> 183a9c957c8c7b6cbeba8beebc9ee544 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6570/#acomment-6604 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:07:09 +1200 Most of them look the same until you need to file a claim.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been reviewing our business insurance lately and realizing I probably don’t understand half of what we’re actually covered for. Feels like […] ]]> d0b189a444b099f2754e0e2c5cda00d3 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6521/#acomment-6527 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:24:35 +1200 😂 the ones you rarely use but can’t leave behind.

In reply to - William posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Every time I try to lighten my tool bag, the very next job needs the one thing I took out… so now I’m basically just carrying everything […] ]]> 2ef9ad5a770b039dc7f5793e98c624af https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6393/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:50:06 +1300 Spring startup call this week. Customer mentioned the system had been running a lot lately but didn’t think much of it.
Opened the panel and found this. 😐
Contactor contacts completely welded shut. Compressor had been running nonstop through cool nights, through cold mornings, didn’t matter. Thermostat satisfied, system kept running. Customer… Read more

]]> 10 ffc8b7360d5db9a9d7d948b703d5f1a1 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6300/#acomment-6309 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:51:25 +1300 Honestly some of these guys know exactly what they’re doing. get paid and disappear before anyone checks.

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 […] ]]> a6ba19c424e92398a7b92c9a50c3faeb https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5802/#acomment-5815 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:33:34 +1300 Funny how nobody cares about access until the first service call, then suddenly it’s why is this so hard to work on?

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Finished a job like this today and I honestly don’t know if we installed an HVAC system or designed a maze for the next tech. On the plans it […] ]]> 2c7a61b690eedf7d5fd3bf15c4782c42 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5762/#acomment-5779 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:28:50 +1300 What was static looking like when you checked 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. ]]> 8a8096f094cb93fb4f05b16e542fb597 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5661/#acomment-5679 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:11:27 +1300 This trade will humble you fast. Anyone acting like they know everything either hasn’t been doing it long or hasn’t been tested yet.

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. ]]> 0270dfe01b624125e571b76e23c72c5e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/#acomment-5591 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:25:16 +1300 Looks like someone tested airflow with a forklift.

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 […] ]]> 10d9fc4a7820bb014f60567e19e5cd30 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5545 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:23:08 +1300 That exposed copper is just asking for a nuisance short. Surprised it hasn’t popped the fuse already.

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 […] ]]> 4f2a466d6b2ec8a5f154235b7dd2a42c https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5296/#acomment-5345 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:31:03 +1300 We only run ads when things slow down. Otherwise they just bring tire kickers.

In reply to - Ryan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Been trying to figure out where the best return actually comes from when it comes to getting work in the door. We’re steady, but not booked out the […] ]]> 2acad6fcf4c4fe31d8101bbcb1070c9b https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5171/#acomment-5185 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 04:31:05 +1300 Bet you thought it’d be in-and-out.

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 […] ]]> 161b28752b37a24f2f374a748dcc5ac5 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5119/#acomment-5150 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:31:26 +1300 Yeah, restricted flow will do that. System looks fine on the surface, but it never really settles once it’s running.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Big problem on this heat exchanger almost blocked flow was very bad system not holding temp at all everything old space tight nothing wanted to […] ]]> 477af766089058912cc8f1da4f92fd44 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5114/#acomment-5146 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:41:45 +1300 Thought about that, but no. Issue was dirty condenser coil. Once cleaned, unit ran normal.

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. ]]> 49dc5d63421f13948b11001a41e209d0 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5114/#acomment-5140 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:06:09 +1300 Not charge. Dirty condenser coil causing high head. Fixed after cleaning.

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. ]]> cfc93c728f2ae2d369b9924c3a05339a https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5114/#acomment-5133 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:10:19 +1300 Turned out to be airflow on the condenser side. Didn’t look bad at first, but once cleaned, everything stabilized

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. ]]> 30f56ccfde004d6277d244785f2adcda https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5114/#acomment-5128 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:13:29 +1300 Yes.

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. ]]> bb85f85dceaf03b51174d20f3aff1090 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5114/#acomment-5122 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:12:00 +1300 That’s why I’m still here.

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. ]]> 12611bfc36413713cfd74237faf67bc4 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5114/#acomment-5118 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:55:11 +1300 Nothing screaming overcharge or undercharge yet.

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. ]]> dba692f657df9e4214944115590325b3 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5114/#acomment-5116 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:21:48 +1300 Yeah, coils and fans look okay. That’s what’s making it more annoying.

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. ]]> 5fc0f1811b66581d77879ffa0f4975b4 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5114/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:35:04 +1300 Pressures aren’t stabilizing. Head keeps climbing even though airflow looks fine.

]]> 15 1b21b276b87ea10d1999a347a9cc5c27 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5015/#acomment-5028 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:10:48 +1300 People overthink too much. If it works, it wor

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 […] ]]> ea54d8aa88cb9d64d029dc5c9ca0fec3 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4909/#acomment-4919 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:46:06 +1300 But yeah, let’s talk about the compressor again.

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. ]]> 3a4cfb49b5bfc91b6c76c7e4b63a4131 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4606/#acomment-4646 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:31:22 +1300 I’ve learned to stop arguing numbers. If they’re uncomfortable, you solve comfort or you get the callback.

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 […] ]]> e5ca45359a09c48aa94f3f9e2c63a612 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4435/#acomment-4438 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:37:51 +1300 Those are the jobs that fool you in the first 10 minutes.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs At first I thought it was just a normal airflow issue and fixing that would be enough, but once I started working on it I realized that was only […] ]]> 985e17d398d306ea0d64ef523a320f3f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4346/#acomment-4354 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:09:45 +1300 That gap between data and comfort is where most of the real work lives.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong. ]]> 617b44f1883ea07033f7a9550cfa690f https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4346/#acomment-4352 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:28:53 +1300 Death by a thousand small decisions over the years.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong. ]]> c913917d737c9a357bf9a01bb6ee4429 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4346/#acomment-4350 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:26 +1300 Those are the best days. Quiet fixes with big impact.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong. ]]> db1bcb199ab07dbc43fcf310ac771a64 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4346/#acomment-4349 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:00:24 +1300 More than a bit sometimes.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong. ]]> b5b397b95fb2de7d50c894fabc682712 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4346/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:31:34 +1300 The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong.

]]> 8 98f2231fac218fbbadf4a206644802d2 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3909/#acomment-3918 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:44:37 +1300 Access rules and contacts cause us the most trouble later.

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group HVAC Client Onboarding Excellence Most client issues don’t start in the field – they start during onboarding. If details are missed early, they show up later as delays, […] ]]>