HVAC Community Hub | Miles | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/milescollins_business/activity/ Activity feed for Miles. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:07:49 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 850da137d7ae1a2f4879e2a2e380d867 Miles posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Curious what you guys are spending on your websites […] 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.

]]> 2 14320ad4f13620efa50f638e93567570 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Spring startup call this week. Customer mentioned the […] 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Pressures aren’t stabilizing. Head keeps climbing even […] 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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 Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong. 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 Miles posted a new activity comment 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, […] ]]> 94ac421d4b92e4cb5449bb44e5a12636 Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3843/#acomment-3844 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:17:16 +1300 That usually ends up being bearings starting to go, even if they’re still quiet.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Noticing condenser fan amps creeping up over a few weeks with no alarms and no visible mechanical issues. Fans still stage and respond correctly, […] ]]> c2f771233f695d91e4db5a21c60cc839 Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3781/#acomment-3786 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:20 +1300 If it’s only at certain speeds, could be resonance hitting the motor or fan wheel.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been watching a drive that holds speed perfectly, airflow steady, no alarms – but torque keeps jumping around for no obvious […] ]]> cbad4b91ef8ff0803c1ec517ee929e05 Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3460/#acomment-3470 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:49 +1300 true – if the frame’s twisted, forget it.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Little reminder for anyone working with economizers- even when the damper looks fully closed, tiny blade gaps can still drag in outside air. A lot of […] ]]> 9478980ead78db292e9a49807647691d Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3460/#acomment-3468 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:48 +1300 yep-unless it’s a perfect seal (it never is), you get gaps.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Little reminder for anyone working with economizers- even when the damper looks fully closed, tiny blade gaps can still drag in outside air. A lot of […] ]]> bec590c5c5ea05bb99ae711eb09f7b71 Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3460/#acomment-3466 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:47 +1300 facts – 10 second check saves an hour of guessing.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Little reminder for anyone working with economizers- even when the damper looks fully closed, tiny blade gaps can still drag in outside air. A lot of […] ]]> 8de4afb91297a3e5ae444355fe5e9100 Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3460/#acomment-3464 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:46 +1300 yup, and everyone blames the sensor until you realize air’s just leaking in.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Little reminder for anyone working with economizers- even when the damper looks fully closed, tiny blade gaps can still drag in outside air. A lot of […] ]]> e6c0b0e8329f6856c574e69182b6fd3a Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3460/#acomment-3462 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:46 +1300 yeah that’s exactly why i posted this… small gap, big headache.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Little reminder for anyone working with economizers- even when the damper looks fully closed, tiny blade gaps can still drag in outside air. A lot of […] ]]> 41298d8d83ff56c759db0d49cb954503 Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: Little reminder for anyone working with economizers- […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3460/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:51:45 +1300 Little reminder for anyone working with economizers- even when the damper looks fully closed, tiny blade gaps can still drag in outside air.
A lot of guys miss this, so here’s what to watch for:

Small gaps between blades = hidden outside air leak

On humid days, that leak can bump your mixed air temp way off

Shows “0% OA” on BAS, but… Read more

]]> 10 2cf930a2ccaf5c0694fec7d0761fa750 Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2791/#acomment-2798 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:55:22 +1300 Also check your sensor placement – a loose or misplaced thermistor can throw off readings and confuse the diagnosis.

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? 🤔 ]]> 085f63c9be87c5aa019a79706b1f0f2a Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2762/#acomment-2763 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:35:50 +1300 Yeah, I’ve seen that before on a few Maverick units. Fan speed ramps oddly even when head pressure is stable.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anyone here who’s spent time working on Daikin Maverick rooftop units? I’ve been digging into a weird behavior on a few of them-looks like the […] ]]> f76ebdd7fa9fb82b2e9d6ba79225f8a1 Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2551/#acomment-2559 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:55:41 +1300 Yes, rooftop placement – I’ll monitor temps and see if that’s a factor.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Condenser fan motor is running normally, but discharge pressure stays high and the system isn’t reaching setpoint. Could this be overcharge, […] ]]> c7bd132d70637255eb6374363f7af0fc Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2551/#acomment-2557 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:55:40 +1300 😂 I wish fans had mood swings, it’d explain a lot!

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Condenser fan motor is running normally, but discharge pressure stays high and the system isn’t reaching setpoint. Could this be overcharge, […] ]]> 6d029737a406bd1180f1b63999bce53a Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2551/#acomment-2555 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:55:39 +1300 Good call! I’ll double-check the refrigerant levels.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Condenser fan motor is running normally, but discharge pressure stays high and the system isn’t reaching setpoint. Could this be overcharge, […] ]]> bc80e328897603b562c7991568f6f296 Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2551/#acomment-2553 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:55:37 +1300 Thanks! I’ll inspect the coil and clean it if needed.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Condenser fan motor is running normally, but discharge pressure stays high and the system isn’t reaching setpoint. Could this be overcharge, […] ]]> ecf66c46beec1634b13e6e0ff92d913f Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Condenser fan motor is running normally, but […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2551/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:55:36 +1300 Condenser fan motor is running normally, but discharge pressure stays high and the system isn’t reaching setpoint. Could this be overcharge, partially blocked condenser, or something else?

]]> 8 68e805693014060caa9ef1be5d6d73bb Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2202/#acomment-2211 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:09:15 +1300 Agree! I once saved hours of work by following a tip someone shared here.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hi friends, I may not know all the technical details, but I love seeing how everyone learns and shares here. Feel free to […] ]]> cae614ead2e14918e36f99960c6cc3e0 Miles posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2018/#acomment-2029 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:29:35 +1300 Not sure if CRM is worth it for small businesses. I only have a few quotes a week.

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 […] ]]>