https://hvachub.co/members/noahgrant/activity/ Activity feed for Noah. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:59:15 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 1205694acb176902916b1aad012e0279 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7618/#acomment-7668 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:13:21 +1200 Fair point on commissioning. That’s a legitimate concern.

In reply to - Antonio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices What do yall think about MrCool equipment and homeowners installing their own stuff? Sounds like good job security but I do find it […] ]]> af47088f3d7724dbf590424fa21d3bd4 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7618/#acomment-7663 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:32:34 +1200 There’s a reason these units exist and it’s arrogant to assume it’s only because customers are cheap. As a business owner why don’t you have a catalog of good equipment at reasonable prices. Why is higher SEER equipment available at lower prices somewhere else. The market responded to something real.

In reply to - Antonio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices What do yall think about MrCool equipment and homeowners installing their own stuff? Sounds like good job security but I do find it […] ]]> bcba6de1b1ed91fa375ad13d63f4d2d5 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7524/#acomment-7551 Sat, 30 May 2026 23:24:04 +1200 The funniest part of all of this is when they say I’ll just get another quote. Go ahead. Come back and tell me what you found. I’ll be here.

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 […] ]]> a09f21d4d95521a6b4800d9a30122d39 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7524/#acomment-7542 Sat, 30 May 2026 19:43:47 +1200 I’d never show my cost. That’s my business information. There are other ways to justify the price without opening your books to a customer.

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 […] ]]> 6c3545e8c963022e899b1a2c2dc3a3ec https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7373/#acomment-7404 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:48:16 +1200 I asked myself this same question 2 years ago and almost went back to working for someone else. Instead I hired a bookkeeper and part time dispatcher. Revenue went up 34% the following year because I was actually in the field instead of drowning in admin. Sometimes the problem isn’t the industry, it’s the structure.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’ve been in this industry for 11 years and I want to ask something that nobody really talks about honestly. Is HVAC still actually worth it […] ]]> 8f64689bd5608f3a0dd3a96cd9c73df2 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7359/#acomment-7365 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:48:11 +1200 Document everything. Every call. Every finding. Every recommendation they declined. It protects you from exactly this.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Replaced a capacitor for a customer in February .Today they called because the system isn’t cooling. Different problem completely. […] ]]> 44d9c213d204728e82c6102cd73d442b https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7334/#acomment-7336 Sat, 23 May 2026 02:47:23 +1200 The diagnostic fee isn’t for the complexity of the problem. It’s for your time and expertise in finding it. Even when finding it is 30 seconds.

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Went out on a no cool call today. Homeowner said it stopped working yesterday. I walk up to the unit and the disconnect box is wide open. […] ]]> 5ec15330d1cd5d3886ebf80bf0d3e568 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7037/#acomment-7101 Wed, 13 May 2026 19:57:42 +1200 It’s not just equipment either. Materials and parts are brutal now too.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anybody else feel like customers think HVAC companies just randomly started charging more overnight 😅 Meanwhile equipment prices, parts, […] ]]> 7dd36514fe0fd098fe19f114cb400e3e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7070/#acomment-7089 Wed, 13 May 2026 01:39:41 +1200 I’d rather run fewer profitable jobs than stay slammed doing low margin work all week.

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. ]]> 31f3a1ca157cc73fb50c6ae6513a635b https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7052/#acomment-7088 Wed, 13 May 2026 01:17:47 +1200 Manufacturer pays $90 labor on something that takes half the day 😂

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Everybody talks about warranty like it’s free work for HVAC companies Meanwhile you’re driving back out, dealing with parts, labor, callbacks, […] ]]> 9b1fc079ab44e2a28d5188255e878ff4 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6861/#acomment-6920 Sat, 02 May 2026 19:48:25 +1200 I’ve had repeat customers do the same thing multiple times.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Do you still charge a service fee if it turns out to be something simple like a tripped breaker or switch off? ]]> 748ea51baebe4f22e9df408d8748dabb https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6855/#acomment-6887 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:01:04 +1200 If it’s set to 60 and already cold, system is doing exactly what it’s supposed to. Problem isn’t the unit.

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 […] ]]> 9f41162ad34df69b9b799204e5420816 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6775/#acomment-6783 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:17:38 +1200 Keeping mine the same for now market here is too competitive

In reply to - Pietro posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hey, ]]> 8a8a0bef9fd44aaf2ef5845fd60402fe https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6773/#acomment-6779 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:34:40 +1200 AI is decent for writing but you still gotta check it.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Anyone here using AI for day to day office work? ]]> ef7f7084e1a1ca291b6a3ac852c2871d https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6727/#acomment-6740 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:08:28 +1200 That’s when you just sit there waiting for it to fail again.

In reply to - Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs 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 […] ]]> 373ccd21a1ec9494f339e962d1bba570 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6617/#acomment-6702 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:09:23 +1200 One problem is usually just the first symptom.

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 […] ]]> 7c986509c137f433ebdf824e5b0ffcaf https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6657 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:02:38 +1200 If the numbers don’t work don’t force it just to stay busy.

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 […] ]]> d05260c97ae09e50fb0d0b695f10ec58 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6637/#acomment-6650 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:31:15 +1200 Once airflow is that bad everything else starts getting affected so you’re chasing multiple issues.

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 […] ]]> 891bcf75a29f9b2079e053c36152421e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6244/#acomment-6245 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:45:58 +1300 If it’s under warranty, I’ll swap the coil. Out of warranty? I’m usually quoting a full system.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices How are you guys handling leaking evaporator coils these days? Are you still repairing them when it makes sense, or just going straight […] ]]> 56ec8076d37cbbb518d76d9abcd9e30c https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5984/#acomment-6017 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:11:13 +1300 Digitals are nice but they fail too. I’ve had more issues with probes than my old gauges.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices There’s a difference between it feels cold and actually checking what the system is doing. Pressures, temps, airflow that’s what tells the […] ]]> 79de095f45680f0a1a78dab66a199f6e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5807/#acomment-5809 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:29:14 +1300 Commercial is all relationships. One good GC or property manager can keep you busy all year.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Trying to push more commercial work and still figuring out where the real leads come from. We do HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment service […] ]]> 975799dc3b9fccc84a427e5cb47460cb https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5598/#acomment-5599 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:26:25 +1300 You have to price it based on your time, not the builder’s expectations. If it doesn’t cover labor, overhead, and profit, it’s not worth chasing.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Trying to tighten up how I’m pricing new residential builds. I’ll go deep into plans, take my time, and still end up missing jobs or finding out […] ]]> 2428be5cbae07f1614a2cbbcee081f22 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5166/#acomment-5193 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:06:23 +1300 😂 Tempting… but it’s still running, so for now it’s just on borrowed time.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Still running… just waiting for the right day to ruin someone’s schedule 😬 ]]> 1ba7262be3528755660b03664cb9e276 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5166/#acomment-5187 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:07:41 +1300 Wouldn’t be surprised.
Pressures look okay, but it feels like it’s been bandaided before.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Still running… just waiting for the right day to ruin someone’s schedule 😬 ]]> 47494e1c9c33a0a27e2eded553216b97 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5166/#acomment-5181 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:10:23 +1300 Not obvious, but there’s light residue around a couple of joints.
Nothing active, just enough to keep an eye on.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Still running… just waiting for the right day to ruin someone’s schedule 😬 ]]> 557d101f98754fe129fe72d5079406a6 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5166/#acomment-5170 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:55:30 +1300 Airflow was okay, but supply temps were a little inconsistent.
Not enough to alarm the customer yet.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Still running… just waiting for the right day to ruin someone’s schedule 😬 ]]> 6d9697f3ebf7aefd24ab93293d75c97d https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5166/#acomment-5168 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:22:47 +1300 Customer mentioned random vibration noise.
Nothing constant, but you can feel it through the lines when it ramps up.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Still running… just waiting for the right day to ruin someone’s schedule 😬 ]]> dae0c9bbe24bad7293133b7a1c66fd84 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5166/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:37:25 +1300 Still running… just waiting for the right day to ruin someone’s schedule 😬

]]> 13 b3894a8376d1c7849ededfb4aecc35e7 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5037/#acomment-5040 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:10:13 +1300 Every basement has one duct run that makes you question your career.

In reply to - Connor posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Walked into the basement and just stood there for a second. No idea who designed this run or how many hands touched it. It works… […] ]]> f0553bab8e55d2d47d029ec236e54c73 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4868/#acomment-4871 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:47:27 +1300 Customer probably said “the whole system is finished and it’s been happening for months 😂

In reply to - Eric posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hey guys, something funny happened on site today. The customer called saying the unit keeps shutting off randomly and cooling drops for […] ]]> eb67af0358dd848f94b0029750cbd56c https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4818/#acomment-4819 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:56:18 +1300 I’m paying for results, not feelings. If it’s running, I want to know why we didn’t fix something.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had one of the guys out on this unit today. System was running, but amps weren’t steady and pressures didn’t really match what the load […] ]]> 1de7910edb01737cb29f4f8f9e2fc026 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4472/#acomment-4480 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:05:14 +1300 True, just heavy.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Didn’t expect today to be this long, but here we are. Hoping tomorrow starts a little cleaner. ]]> 485966290f69be8625fb705d7bdd5fa5 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4472/#acomment-4479 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:02:09 +1300 They really do.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Didn’t expect today to be this long, but here we are. Hoping tomorrow starts a little cleaner. ]]> 3cf979aac5ea1cd815a9fec89acc631b https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4472/#acomment-4478 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:55:12 +1300 That’s the hope.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Didn’t expect today to be this long, but here we are. Hoping tomorrow starts a little cleaner. ]]> bb1393f0180dceb8a7ca438330ca3607 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4472/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:26:22 +1300 Didn’t expect today to be this long, but here we are.
Hoping tomorrow starts a little cleaner.

]]> 6 3cd24ab930d29f12d6c5083173df0dae https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4456/#acomment-4470 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:55:41 +1300 Still learning how to spot these early before opening everything up.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened the unit and found no single failed part, just inconsistent behavior caused by messy wiring and multiple small issues stacked […] ]]> 9eaf42a31453c49029455894eb1fe69e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4233/#acomment-4246 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:40 +1300 That wiring isn’t bad yet… but it’s not happy either.

In reply to - Emiliano posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors This unit’s been running longer than it should without anyone actually checking it. Numbers were fine. But the panel told a different […] ]]> 9471552c3b72358c44ec0a94f76ce763 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4068/#acomment-4079 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:00:54 +1300 That drip is the motor quietly telling you it’s done arguing.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Pulled the cover and found oil dripping out of the motor housing. Unit’s been noisy on startup and drawing a little higher amps than usual. Looks like […] ]]> e1381c73d1911cd0b17d590c56ff266e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3555/#acomment-3558 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:36:47 +1300 What’s your design flow on that coil? Bad circuiting will show exactly like this when flow dips.

In reply to - Nicolas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Got an AHU coil losing every time the CHW pump VFD ramps down, even though the control valve shows 100% open. Strainer’s clean, no air, CHW supply […] ]]> 422414f85b4b5295e2a98e08f894ccf2 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3116 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:56 +1300 Absolutely – welcome! Send me a DM and we’ll get you started.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> ecf3c5222255215449925ebd4de21883 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3114 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:55 +1300 You’re not alone – I’ll help you make it much simpler.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> dafffdc56907694c6674afe0078f5ba2 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3112 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:53 +1300 😂 Let’s fix that! Message me and we’ll build something solid.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> 92c3e1a094a3a8900cfaf0825b13f1e7 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3110 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:52 +1300 Always here for you – glad it’s useful!

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> 29eb2b82f78c02531b4513d44042a913 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3108 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:50 +1300 Great! Share your current pipeline with me and we’ll build it out properly.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> 23151da88f4963aa0bd257d039f29a79 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3106 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:48 +1300 Sure thing – I’ll take a look and help you sort out the issue.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> 9b559493a9e9460dd580fd5cf915a519 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3104 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:47 +1300 Of course – send me a message and I’ll show you exactly where everything is.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> 3244cda83b552639a9f8cb7fb9466791 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3102 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:45 +1300 Happy to hear that! Anytime you need help improving it, just let me know.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> dc562bd1386b25483744593203df9d3e https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3100 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:43 +1300 It depends on your goals, but send it to me and I’ll help you see what needs adjusting.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> 2ba524c03e84488cff2b38a6a88c98ed https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3098 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:42 +1300 No worries – just message me and I’ll walk you through it step by step.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email […] ]]> 33da25fc01b4e1fbf4d074fcf9b531e2 https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:41 +1300 I’ve been noticing that a lot of members are working hard on improving their follow-ups, but the email pipeline still seems confusing or not fully set up for many of you.
Since I help so many of you with CRM, automations, and email systems, I wanted to check in – is there any part of your pipeline that feels unclear or needs a bit of… Read more

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