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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:13:48 +1300

There’s always something that needs cleaning.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices For the guys running crews out in the field, how do you handle downtime when the board gets slow? I’ve been wondering how others keep their […]

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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:02:58 +1300

Exactly. Even bad news goes over better when you explain it instead of disappearing.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Most customers won’t remember the exact number on the invoice a year from now. But they’ll remember if you showed up when you said you would, […]

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Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:26:14 +1300

Kitchen equipment guys are gold if you get tight with them. We trade calls back and forth all the time.

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 […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:28:25 +1300

If you’re landing 40–50% of bids, your pricing is probably right. Too many wins usually means you’re light.

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 […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 04:58:45 +1300

Pressures not lining up could also be airflow related. Dirty coil, undersized return, or bypass somewhere upstream will skew everything.

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 […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:58:33 +1300

I like how this shows the difference between running and being okay.

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 […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:35:59 +1300

Wishing success to everyone – owners, techs, and students alike.

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 […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:49 +1300

Sometimes the ads are fine, but the landing page attracts the wrong crowd.

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group HVAC Lead Generation Mastery Leads are coming in… but they’re weird. Wrong jobs, wrong areas, price-shoppers only – feels like the system is working but attracting the […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:38:05 +1300

Nice to see a solid group without all the noise.

In reply to - HVAC Community Hub posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors 🎄 Merry Christmas from HVAC Community Hub 🎄 Wishing everyone here a peaceful holiday season and a well-earned break. Thank […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:09 +1300

Had this on a campus job. Valve was oversized and just couldn’t control smoothly at low flow.

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 […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:56:38 +1300

I still see teams skip proper balancing reports. It’s like leaving the job half done.

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Air balancing isn’t just a final step; it’s what decides if the system actually performs the way it was designed.

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:26:10 +1300

Funny how VFDs promise smooth operation but can act up more than a manual starter 😂

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I’m troubleshooting a chilled water pump with a VFD – pump is running, amps look normal, but flow rate is inconsistent. Sometimes it dips even […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:56:22 +1300

Sure, freezing coil… probably wants to turn the building into an ice rink.

In reply to - Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Noticed the evaporator coil icing up on a commercial AC. Airflow looks fine, refrigerant charge seems correct, but the coil keeps freezing […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:08:28 +1300

Sometimes clients just want to feel heard. Asking their priorities first helps a lot.

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 […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:17:17 +1200

Fan blades can also collect gunk and go out of balance. Clean them while you’re in there and you’ll hear fewer rattles too.

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Did a quick job today swapping out fan belts on a commercial rooftop air handler. Took just 20 minutes, and the airflow jumped by nearly 30 %. […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:43:38 +1200

Milky or cloudy oil means it’s emulsified-common when moisture sneaks in. Clean oil brings that suction back fast.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Just walked into a new build and the tech vacuum pump was coughing out a milky oil cloud-sign of moisture contamination right there. We […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:26:01 +1200

Leave 12 clearance above the board for panel removal and airflow around electrical.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Just wrapped up an install for a walk-in cooler mechanical closet. We kept all piping and control wiring on one side, left a clean 36 […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:23:30 +1200

Kickoff meetings set expectations for trades. Without them, you’re reacting instead of leading.

In reply to - Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Wrapped up a multi-trade site install this week-hosted a kickoff with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection. We used a shared […]

Unknown Member posted a new activity comment

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:43:33 +1200

We pair every post-job photo set with a checklist in our CRM. Makes follow-ups smoother, especially if another tech gets sent later.

In reply to - Tristan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One habit that’s saved us more than once: taking photos before and after every install or repair. Didn’t think much of it at first, but […]