HVAC Community Hub | Noah | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/noahking_18/activity/ Activity feed for Noah. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 834a66b1191cd9e41b906e7036d3f779 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6773/#acomment-6791 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:03:37 +1200 Some are better than others just depends what you need.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Anyone here using AI for day to day office work? ]]> eee07f933ced86d03cee9c27b2a5baeb Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6727/#acomment-6730 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:05:26 +1200 Happens all the time 😂 units know when we show up.

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 […] ]]> 9c9351bbf016da04f7afa68ab36a51bf Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6637/#acomment-6641 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:01:48 +1200 That’s what happens when nothing gets maintained.

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 […] ]]> 30f2669955af4f080bba732de68b5769 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6568/#acomment-6605 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:51:19 +1200 I usually check delta T along with pressures if that’s off it pushes me to look at airflow first.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Ran into a system today where suction pressure looked low so it seemed like a charge issue at first, but after checking a bit more it turned out to […] ]]> 9340d6d130ef9bc52bf51be78b3538f1 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6357/#acomment-6366 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:45:48 +1300 I’ve started including condenser clearance in every maintenance visit writeup. Doesn’t stop this but at least I’m documented.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices March startups never disappoint. 🙃 ]]> a92b6b16cbb3fdcecb28518ad739d834 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6271/#acomment-6288 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:26:37 +1300 Done that plenty of times on old installs.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs ]]> 7a9f77f8b0b0bd66fe9bb9c4dce26f37 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6065/#acomment-6067 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:12:32 +1300 Exactly. That insulation holds odor forever. Not worth the risk.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Alright I need a reality check. Redoing some duct runs at my Dad’s place. He bought flex and left it sitting for a while. Mice clearly […] ]]> 71c5469a9cbcefdb3fdd78a751b7581e Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5486/#acomment-5525 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:20:06 +1300 That kind of behavior usually shows up when return paths or balance are off. System can hold capacity but loses stability under load.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Runs. Moves air. Still wrong. Temps won’t hold and nothing points to a clean failure. Been staring at duct and balance longer than I planned. ]]> ed7750711501936a033bd8c10fe30406 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5445/#acomment-5459 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:16:57 +1300 If that’s a gravity drain feeding the pump, check pitch before the inlet. Seen a lot of “it drains” setups that only drain when the blower shuts off.

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 […] ]]> 322a925c9871d4c5e2ae035686c1203b Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5015/#acomment-5018 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:10:26 +1300 There’s a difference between being careless and being realistic. When you’re already stretched thin, you start prioritizing survival over perfection, and that’s not always a choice people understand from the outside.

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 […] ]]> 0fe0c721db57694cc57c507bd7c2fa7b Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4934/#acomment-4941 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:46:46 +1300 This is how I end up watching a 12-minute video about something I don’t even work on.

In reply to - Luke posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Came here to do one thing, forgot what that thing was, and somehow I’m still scrolling like it’ll come back to me. ]]> 336246c85bd2bee79cd9163e5b6b32ef Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4170/#acomment-4171 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:35:48 +1300 Happy New Year everyone! Hope this year is smoother than the last one.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Happy New Year from the HVAC Community🥳 Wishing every HVAC business owner, technician, contractor, manufacturer, and student […] ]]> 0c7b78eb6362b3b942c8fc2a3248fd16 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3615/#acomment-3622 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:53 +1300 SAT can be steady while airflow isn’t. Any chance the boxes are hunting without alarming?

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Supply air temp looks rock solid on BAS, but a few zones just won’t settle and keep drifting off setpoint. SAT holds steady, no obvious VAV […] ]]> 506c687005e034618520ff29444343f5 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3587/#acomment-3588 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:48:40 +1300 I want to purchase your $99 plan for website maintenance. Please connect with me and guide me on how to get started.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Just a quick note for anyone who hasn’t checked their website in a while – keeping it updated is a lot more important than most […] ]]> 3d454d2b450cd5875af610aeaef9380f Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3247/#acomment-3248 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:17:10 +1300 Finally!! I’ve been waiting for this feature forever 😂

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors 📢 Hey everyone, good news! A lot of you have been asking for this for a long time… and yes, we were quietly working on it in […] ]]> 08284ef608ddb06b6d160b609ce3e212 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/#acomment-2988 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:22 +1300 That’s what I’m leaning toward. Gonna check voltage at startup just to be sure.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together. Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the […] ]]> be7fa3415f10c522471ecd347e1e26ee Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/#acomment-2986 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:21 +1300 Perfect, I’ll try that test first thing. Quick and easy way to narrow it down.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together. Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the […] ]]> c9934a10c6a77e3a9cbb540c45fdb0ab Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/#acomment-2984 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:19 +1300 😂 That’s exactly what I’m afraid of. The grand finale failure.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together. Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the […] ]]> f7c89aeccb0ef46eb81c30725cb0d49c Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/#acomment-2982 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:17 +1300 Good idea. I’ll meter each fan circuit on the next run cycle.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together. Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the […] ]]> 6285756a140e09c2243716c679f0321a Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/#acomment-2980 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:16 +1300 Yeah, maybe – but the delay’s inconsistent, which makes me think something’s off.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together. Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the […] ]]> eac26a17db513c257c6448ead3eb3d66 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/#acomment-2978 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:14 +1300 That’s a solid lead. Might pull the board and check for heat marks.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together. Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the […] ]]> 766d837755d5e357ce58dc08c574482b Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/#acomment-2976 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:13 +1300 🤣 Could be it. Rooftop drama, the sequel.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together. Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the […] ]]> 6bf0a253205c52e75ea58bb083898dcd Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/#acomment-2974 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:11 +1300 Yeah, I thought of that, but it’s random – doesn’t follow the same pattern twice.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together. Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the […] ]]> 60343c16bfdbb3f11291aa4bf7c14cf7 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/#acomment-2972 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:09 +1300 😂 Honestly wouldn’t surprise me. This unit’s got more attitude than logic.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together. Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the […] ]]> 5c2b6640c7add4e237de6197bacd26be Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Weird one today - condenser fans don’t all start […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2970/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:59:08 +1300 Weird one today – condenser fans don’t all start together.
Sometimes one or two just hang out for 10–15 seconds, then decide to join the party.
No alarms, no bad caps, and the board looks fine. Feels like something in the control timing is out of sync.

]]> 18 c5f0f6a728d6f917bce50cd9cc345c87 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2384/#acomment-2385 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:47:41 +1300 Could be a partially blocked expansion valve – high suction pressure and low cooling often point there.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I ran into a weird situation on a commercial chiller – the suction pressure is unusually high, and the cooling performance has […] ]]> 54580d057ab78e53d4da115a14885da3 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2323/#acomment-2333 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:28:45 +1300 That’s a good idea – I’ll check the low-pressure and high-pressure switches as well.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’m working on a commercial AC unit and ran into a frustrating problem -the evaporator coil keeps freezing. Airflow seems fine, the filters are […] ]]> 3d96c5449f029be0b6d445f0f9d862f2 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2323/#acomment-2331 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:28:43 +1300 Interesting -I’ll inspect all ductwork, see if there’s any hidden restriction.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’m working on a commercial AC unit and ran into a frustrating problem -the evaporator coil keeps freezing. Airflow seems fine, the filters are […] ]]> 512cf309f30d941a0f789fef84e109ff Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2323/#acomment-2329 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:28:42 +1300 Good call – I hadn’t thought about sensor readings yet.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’m working on a commercial AC unit and ran into a frustrating problem -the evaporator coil keeps freezing. Airflow seems fine, the filters are […] ]]> a55eec85c2b965c8a7208779a0420bcb Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2323/#acomment-2327 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:28:40 +1300 True! I’ll get in there and inspect the coil closely.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’m working on a commercial AC unit and ran into a frustrating problem -the evaporator coil keeps freezing. Airflow seems fine, the filters are […] ]]> 1fc7247b0bf4d4c96f6bc76b772f8bef Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2323/#acomment-2325 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:28:39 +1300 That makes sense. I’ll measure superheat and see if the TXV is behaving properly.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’m working on a commercial AC unit and ran into a frustrating problem -the evaporator coil keeps freezing. Airflow seems fine, the filters are […] ]]> 46fa38099f63163454117a3a828ef5fe Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: I’m working on a commercial AC unit and ran into a […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2323/ Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:28:38 +1300 I’m working on a commercial AC unit and ran into a frustrating problem -the evaporator coil keeps freezing. Airflow seems fine, the filters are clean, fan motors are running properly, and the refrigerant charge looks correct. Even the temperature settings are normal, nothing extreme.

Still, after a few hours of operation, the coil is forming… Read more

]]> 10 c31f74ff60c55107d85d939d6659f414 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2283/#acomment-2293 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:18 +1300 Haha, fair point. Simpler ones rarely crash or disconnect.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Ran into something weird today -a smart thermostat kept losing communication with the air handler, even though Wi-Fi and power were fine. Tried […] ]]> 3f13b7a4109ca2817e9eb16e03e89c28 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2283/#acomment-2291 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:17 +1300 Ah, didn’t even think of that – I’ll look into firmware tonight.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Ran into something weird today -a smart thermostat kept losing communication with the air handler, even though Wi-Fi and power were fine. Tried […] ]]> 14a2d78e2e8b1180fde6c33d58b5d6b5 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2283/#acomment-2289 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:16 +1300 😂 That’s wild! Didn’t think a microwave could mess with HVAC controls.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Ran into something weird today -a smart thermostat kept losing communication with the air handler, even though Wi-Fi and power were fine. Tried […] ]]> e98784c091042552f2c4256f6e37a287 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2283/#acomment-2287 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:15 +1300 That’s a good point, I’ll re-seat the wires and test continuity. Thanks!

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Ran into something weird today -a smart thermostat kept losing communication with the air handler, even though Wi-Fi and power were fine. Tried […] ]]> ad6fcf29e15a6c3fa18f5513424f917f Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2283/#acomment-2285 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:14 +1300 Interesting! I’ll check voltage next time it drops, hadn’t considered that.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Ran into something weird today -a smart thermostat kept losing communication with the air handler, even though Wi-Fi and power were fine. Tried […] ]]> 68b1f477f1bda258c0f187fe2f7c5643 Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: Ran into something weird today -a smart thermostat […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2283/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:24:13 +1300 Ran into something weird today -a smart thermostat kept losing communication with the air handler, even though Wi-Fi and power were fine. Tried resetting both, but it drops again after a few hours.

Anyone else seen this kind of intermittent communication issue? Could it be a control board glitch or wiring interference?

Would love to hear… Read more

]]> 10 f0cd6f2c3bf37d6ffccaccf2b6632927 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1416/#acomment-1423 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:41 +1200 Don’t forget to add predictive control tied to solar production. Cut rooftop unit staging based on panel output-it optimizes operations daily.

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Wrapping up with a commercial gig where the owners aim for net-zero electric operation. The trick? We’ve combined high-efficiency rooftop units […] ]]> 960130441f8373df33f411cdff60822d Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1009/#acomment-1015 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 09:17:22 +1200 This toolkit works from the US to UAE-just swap refrigerant blends per local regulations.

In reply to - Mathew posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Upgraded our service truck: aluminum ladder rack, modular shelving, Fieldpiece SMAN460 digital manifold, vacuum pump, refrigerant scales, multimeter, […] ]]> a5abaf6c70be50e3d9dbe90b0f0088bc Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/485/#acomment-496 Mon, 05 May 2025 12:22:04 +1200 Love when it’s a quick fix like that! HVAC problems are mostly about the details.

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. […]

]]> 029f12db2a3d11de68f0afab304132b7 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/347/#acomment-352 Mon, 05 May 2025 06:15:23 +1200 Good on you for standing your ground and documenting your warning.

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

A Big Lesson from a Big Project – Water Leakage from Existing Ducts

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a recent situation from a major project I’ve been […]

]]> 92970416ace48b34a6118deeda782e65 Noah posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/124/#acomment-147 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:55:37 +1200 Is the fan belt possibly out of whack?

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone, I’ve been running into an issue with one of my systems lately. It’s been making a strange noise when it kicks on, almost like a […] ]]>