HVAC Community Hub | Owen | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/owen-green/activity/ Activity feed for Owen. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:07 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.18.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 44ec778fc424d682185a724a473f8a9e Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6568/#acomment-6569 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:19:04 +1200 Low airflow will drop your suction because you’re not moving enough heat across the coil, so it looks like low charge even when it’s not.

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 […] ]]> deacd5a272056fcbdb65a52285308c55 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6504/#acomment-6505 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:35:45 +1200 We tried outsourcing takeoffs for a bit, wasn’t consistent enough so brought it back in-house.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Been looking into software for material takeoffs on commercial jobs and honestly getting overwhelmed with options. Trying to find […] ]]> 156f28ef1124d29e06036c806819ab99 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6182/#acomment-6204 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:01:19 +1300 I love when they say it just quit… then you see three old service stickers on it for the same issue.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Had a customer today tell me, It was working fine yesterday.” Funny how that sentence usually means I’m about to find something that’s […] ]]> 66e36f6de5b86dc30b456e9cb40c3736 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5722/#acomment-5734 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:32:00 +1300 I got a shop mainly for storage and sanity, not customers.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Been running things out of my garage for a few years now and it works fine. lately been thinking about getting a small shop but can’t shake the […] ]]> c89f09fbc98dc8b0f9b8dc8f4d1b2615 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5573 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:21:52 +1300 How do you explain this to a homeowner without sounding nitpicky?

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 […] ]]> 2948d89f861e74945b07ecb1200e896e Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5362/#acomment-5382 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:21:00 +1300 30° and damp air will do it.

In reply to - Michael posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Outdoor unit icing up fast in heat mode. Ambient around 30°F. Suction 90 psig (R410A), evap below freezing. Defrost is initiating but […] ]]> dc74966be8452d25d718e801f7ae2ff1 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4472/#acomment-4477 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:53:41 +1300 Long days don’t always mean bad days.

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. ]]> f16d1f811085d4648f09a7eb87c72614 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4055/#acomment-4058 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:46:13 +1300 Seen this with worn valve seats. Looks fine until you isolate it.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs CHW control valve is fully closed, but the coil keeps picking up heat. Supply water temps stay steady, yet return temps say flow is still […] ]]> 7ac62916e970f057046c129aed69c66b Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3768/#acomment-3771 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:10 +1300 Check your control loop tuning. Low load exposes bad PID settings fast.

In reply to - Alexander posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Spent half the day chasing a CHW valve that just won’t sit still at low load. Setpoint isn’t moving, but the valve keeps opening and closing […] ]]> dcc0e12b4892a9599fd96f75f88128fa Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3408/#acomment-3413 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:29:15 +1300 Seen this when the discharge sensor drifts. Unit thinks it’s cold and bumps the valve even though the command says 0%.

In reply to - Jameson posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Seeing multiple reheat boxes sending warm air even with zero heating command. BAS reports valves closed, but discharge temps are definitely higher […] ]]> 4c7c39ab6e431c3bf33bba6250a16c29 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3372/#acomment-3379 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:19:52 +1300 Seen this. Dirty flow pickup tubes.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey guys, ran into something odd today – a few pressure-independent VAVs that look perfect in the BAS but fall way off when you take […] ]]> 8321f8c96aa70cbaee26dfe822561706 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3195/#acomment-3200 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:16:45 +1300 Joining multiple groups has already helped me a lot. Everyone should check them out.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Just a quick reminder for everyone – we have multiple groups inside the community like CRM, automation, SEO, pricing & […] ]]> 1bd15c694829d9ebffb775a5deb8b047 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3096/#acomment-3103 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:46 +1300 I don’t even know where my pipeline is located inside the CRM… can you guide me?

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 […] ]]> deb942ca53e836b143a55073b5bf2374 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3045/#acomment-3056 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:20:57 +1300 Static spikes are always fun… until the customer asks why doors are slamming.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Was checking a VAV system today and the static pressure kept jumping all over the place- from 0.9” straight up to 1.6” the moment a few […] ]]> 0517d58a4a36668e7ecfda485dfa938a Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2819/#acomment-2824 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:16:30 +1300 If it’s a Honeywell actuator, the feedback pot sometimes drifts. Gives false position even though motor’s fine.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Economizer’s been getting stuck midway between open and close. Actuator checks out fine during testing, but in normal operation, it just […] ]]> 96c54a0e98fe162b57b7cd0328230ea0 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2780/#acomment-2787 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:55:12 +1300 Could be a TXV restriction or metering issue. We had high discharge temps from partial starving.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Anyone experienced sporadic compressor overheating on multi-circuit RTUs? 🤔 One circuit keeps running hotter even after checking charge […] ]]> c00115ccc6c17ee765c34b133b6200b9 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2723/#acomment-2730 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:08:37 +1300 You could also push a trace dye through and look for pressure drop points, might help locate the blockage area.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Had something strange happen on a service call today. While pulling a core using a screw-style remover, the internal seal tore off and somehow […] ]]> 9367b4321124b4718f14eab47d6bc390 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2525/#acomment-2534 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:55:29 +1300 Even cleaning condenser coils regularly makes a huge difference in efficiency.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Hey friends, Even small tweaks in how we operate, maintain, or design HVAC systems can make a big difference for […] ]]> 98a1cd573a942c2a3a708d45cec75a1e Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2439/#acomment-2442 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:08:25 +1300 Even a 10-minute call before sending the contract reduces back-and-forth emails significantly.

In reply to - Marco posted an update in the group HVAC Pricing & Contracts Masterplan Lately, I’ve been focusing more on pre-onboarding before contracts even get signed. Making sure the client knows what to expect, answering […] ]]> 6df2a5556c59aa84095b8f39f8a0fcff Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2410/#acomment-2413 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:09:58 +1300 Negative reviews scared me at first, but responding professionally actually earned me more respect.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Reputation Powerhouse-Win Trust, Dominate Reviews, and Stand Out Outline Hey friends, We all know that sometimes a single bad review or negative […] ]]> 4857e517b15c76e761cef9116ee4bcb4 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2082/#acomment-2089 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:58:08 +1300 We’ve doubled our conversions since setting up automated follow-ups.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group The HVAC Automation Blueprint Hey HVAC pros, I’ve been thinking a lot about how automation is changing our industry-and honestly, it’s a game-changer. One […] ]]> f785146172a0143e72c7c0215a956c53 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1789/#acomment-1798 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:56:04 +1200 Nothing like a client turning your smooth install into a game of duct origami! 😂

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Been on a job lately where everything was running smooth as butter. We were wrapping up an install when the client suddenly asks if we can add an […] ]]> 4150183d198c15059cad9cf56826a4a3 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1678/#acomment-1692 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:53 +1200 True-education is key. Once they see the savings, they understand the value.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I feel like a lot of teams don’t really talk about recommissioning. Most people think once the system is installed and handed over, that’s it. But over […] ]]> 76a2d67acda7cdbe50688339f58af571 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1678/#acomment-1690 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:52 +1200 Different-maintenance checks equipment health, recommissioning resets performance to design standards.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I feel like a lot of teams don’t really talk about recommissioning. Most people think once the system is installed and handed over, that’s it. But over […] ]]> 176ecc7ee7874e95f119544b642b0c53 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1678/#acomment-1688 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:50 +1200 Happens to all of us-until the utility bill arrives 😅

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I feel like a lot of teams don’t really talk about recommissioning. Most people think once the system is installed and handed over, that’s it. But over […] ]]> add9577873b9f2ddf661ea71079339e0 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1678/#acomment-1686 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:49 +1200 In most cases, yes-the energy savings often pay back the cost within a year.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I feel like a lot of teams don’t really talk about recommissioning. Most people think once the system is installed and handed over, that’s it. But over […] ]]> 3cdd8c4301d61b0ddd21a171cd7f4368 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1678/#acomment-1684 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:47 +1200 Most likely-it can correct control logic and setpoints that cause short-cycling.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I feel like a lot of teams don’t really talk about recommissioning. Most people think once the system is installed and handed over, that’s it. But over […] ]]> ea8989b6715226d02992879cdebdef35 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1678/#acomment-1682 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:46 +1200 Generally every 3-5 years, or sooner if usage patterns or loads change significantly.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I feel like a lot of teams don’t really talk about recommissioning. Most people think once the system is installed and handed over, that’s it. But over […] ]]> 689b8d8c7f5e9d495ceee544d9d65f8e Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1678/#acomment-1680 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:44 +1200 That’s exactly the trap-systems drift over time. A reset makes a big difference.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I feel like a lot of teams don’t really talk about recommissioning. Most people think once the system is installed and handed over, that’s it. But over […] ]]> c7d16a8d854c5ae1bce5f5b866a186de Owen posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: I feel like a lot of teams don’t really talk about […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1678/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:53:43 +1200 I feel like a lot of teams don’t really talk about recommissioning. Most people think once the system is installed and handed over, that’s it. But over time loads change, setpoints drift, controls aren’t aligned anymore-and suddenly the system is burning more energy than it should. Recommissioning is basically going back, resetting and… Read more

]]> 14 55bff7d75956fc04a13be7c116ccbff9 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1617/#acomment-1628 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:11:14 +1200 This sounds good but feels expensive for small contractors.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group The HVAC Automation Blueprint Automation Isn’t the Future of HVAC-It’s the Present When it comes to scaling an HVAC company, automation isn’t just a […] ]]> 4100f427bd5bab47125a362cfa1f5618 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1520/#acomment-1525 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:10:06 +1200 We send a tiny 2-question feedback form after every job. Attach a maintenance tip or seasonal advice-it feels helpful rather than pushy.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group HVAC Reputation Powerhouse-Win Trust, Dominate Reviews, and Stand Out Outline Here’s something that’s been driving me crazy lately-spent hours fixing a client’s HVAC […] ]]> dc6057396d8b93d793e308088e5a0052 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1399/#acomment-1414 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:31:34 +1200 Summertime afternoon cycling issues often end with a surprise-dirty fan blades, unbalanced airflow taxes the system just enough to fold midday.

In reply to - Logan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Working on a mid-century split system with no obvious faults: filters & coils clean, refrigerant levels check out, yet the unit still cycles […] ]]> 7b8127fad787330f241705fe66ad7d25 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1313/#acomment-1316 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:43:33 +1200 Even clean chillers can overheat if the approach air is choked-check coil fan clearances and debris cycle losses.

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Installed a new air-cooled chiller system last week but now we’re getting periodic shutdowns on hot days-no error codes, power appears steady, […] ]]> 990c9dec48be83aaa97e53d9360972be Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1294/#acomment-1305 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:43:25 +1200 Have you tried a hard reset? Wiring hiccups can stick-power down both indoor and outdoor for a few minutes, then reboot. Might clear the flash loop.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Installed a smart multi-split with branch box recently, but something’s funky: system runs fine for 10 minutes, then the indoor unit […] ]]> 5bb725234cb793712fccb6fc662461b5 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/646/#acomment-661 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:48:41 +1200 We run Ridgid on one of our smaller teams. More affordable and still gets the job done. Batteries are decent but a bit bulky.

In reply to - Agustin posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Cordless tools have come a long way, but not all of them hold up in the HVAC field. After trying a bunch of brands over the last couple years, I’ve […] ]]> fd0d4cb805307c94f00582e6b0e74bfa Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/300/#acomment-331 Thu, 01 May 2025 11:28:44 +1200 Mix-matched indoor and outdoor units. Poor performance guaranteed.

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

What’s one common install mistake you hate seeing out there?

I’ll go first: Sloppy line set insulation!

Drop yours below—let’s make this a […]

]]> 6d80c00a39f02e6faa3e001c1c666f8c Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/200/#acomment-208 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:51:10 +1200 Thermostat wiring labels. Future-proofing for myself or whoever services next.

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, […]

]]> c1eda4478654fb457111731b04122bb5 Owen posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/158/#acomment-160 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:23:23 +1200 Fell in a crawlspace puddle, still alive.

In reply to - Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment

Been thinking about this a lot lately — there’s tools I grab every single day without even thinking, and there’s others I thought I had to have, but […]

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