HVAC Community Hub | Dylan | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/the_dylanparker/activity/ Activity feed for Dylan. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:59:08 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 40c03cba90f3a194361b800e34452f78 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7763/#acomment-7766 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:55:18 +1200 Capacitors, contactors, igniters, flame sensors. That’s the core five. Everything else I order as needed.

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Question for the group. How many of you actually carry spare parts on the truck versus ordering as needed. I’ve been stocking […] ]]> 185c4738bc6b4f282632f3e0c21a01cd Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7630/#acomment-7706 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:43:49 +1200 The 22 percent increase with zero claims is completely standard right now. Insurance market is brutal across the board. Not just HVAC. The claims environment nationally is driving rates up for everyone even people who never file anything.

In reply to - Charles posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs What’s everyone paying for insurance these days. Workers comp, general liability, commercial auto. Small company, 3 techs, 4 trucks, […] ]]> f16f62e2ac7a0d44f0d15e6e9ac625d4 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7695/#acomment-7699 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:04:07 +1200 50-60 is pretty standard here in Central Texas. I do about 35-45 Oct through April and 45-65 May through September. 20 years in the field.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs During peak summer months is a service tech averaging 40-46 hrs per week considered overworked. I have techs saying we need another hire because […] ]]> 44a24f48f1fc8cfee71352551c546be7 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7478/#acomment-7494 Thu, 28 May 2026 23:10:22 +1200 My old boss used to say if nobody is complaining about your price you’re too cheap. A little pushback means you’re in the right range. Zero pushback means you’re leaving serious money on the table.

In reply to - Elijah posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs What are yall charging for service calls? I have been told im way too high @ $125 and $60 per hour per man. ]]> 6124ac3c10040e749e9c5dee13d74659 Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Something my mentor told me when I was coming up that […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7397/ Tue, 26 May 2026 11:26:00 +1200 Something my mentor told me when I was coming up that I think about a lot.
He said the customer isn’t paying for the part. They’re paying for you knowing which part it is. I was making 14/hr at the time and it changed how I thought about what I was learning. Now I own my own shop and I tell my techs the same thing.
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]]> 6 ff6422c2da400938ebbf99ccf7ea8428 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7263/#acomment-7284 Wed, 20 May 2026 19:11:58 +1200 I do a working interview now. paid day, they work a real call with me. I see how they act with customers, how they think. Saves everyone time.

In reply to - Hunter posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices I need to vent for a second placed an indeed ad for an experienced tech. $28-35/hr depending on experience plus benefits. had 47 […] ]]> 9c66e4646b6c75d1621322ff8d2b60ae Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7232/#acomment-7255 Tue, 19 May 2026 20:37:26 +1200 Stop competing on price. you’ll never win that race and you’ll burn yourself out trying.

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Genuine question and I want honest answers not judgment what are you guys actually charging for a diagnostic call right now. not the […] ]]> 628b17108471b86ac6fb327e943ca87d Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7232/#acomment-7243 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:03:58 +1200 Do customers push back on that or do they just accept it?

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Genuine question and I want honest answers not judgment what are you guys actually charging for a diagnostic call right now. not the […] ]]> d649b0d99bac3e81155716b825408d0a Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7135/#acomment-7201 Sat, 16 May 2026 17:07:11 +1200 I’ve walked into more DIY electrical disasters the last few years than ever before.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Homeowners are way more educated now but also way more confident in completely wrong information 😅 Feels like every other call lately […] ]]> d2d382d00062cb7bc0daf53fa10ceb8f Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7135/#acomment-7199 Sat, 16 May 2026 14:03:07 +1200 Customers used to explain symptoms. Now they try diagnosing the unit before you even arrive.

In reply to - Matthew posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Homeowners are way more educated now but also way more confident in completely wrong information 😅 Feels like every other call lately […] ]]> c9fdc6507b4fbe80f95e55931b8fb785 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7122/#acomment-7179 Fri, 15 May 2026 21:13:25 +1200 Still wouldn’t trust it diagnosing a low voltage issue over the phone

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Anybody here actually using AI heavily inside their HVAC business yet? Not talking about basic Facebook posts and emails more actual […] ]]> cee369c5982a48ffd3fe4accf8faa294 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6982/#acomment-7009 Fri, 08 May 2026 19:02:09 +1200 You’d be surprised how much money guys leave sitting in old equipment piles.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Random question for the guys doing a lot of changeouts… what are you usually doing with all the old equipment after jobs? scrap yard recycling […] ]]> eb56f05916dbc693358799a3aacc0df5 Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Realizing lately being good at HVAC and actually growing […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6978/ Thu, 07 May 2026 02:01:00 +1200 Realizing lately being good at HVAC and actually growing a company are two completely different things 😅
Feels like everybody online’s selling some best way to grow but half of it sounds good until you start spending money on it.
What actually moved the needle for you guys? More customers, bigger jobs, commercial work, better systems, whatever.

]]> 22 1104aaed79b314a8018f067e294964d7 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6800/#acomment-6880 Fri, 01 May 2026 19:50:38 +1200 Near north side, not a big job just trying to get it handled quick.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs staying with family out here and ran into a small ac issue… looks like a pinhole somewhere. i’ve got some tools on me but not enough to fix it […] ]]> 86b40c98772b1afe9c1c7a5ec42f8413 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6861/#acomment-6867 Fri, 01 May 2026 07:38:51 +1200 People don’t realize they’re paying for the trip, the experience and the ability to know what to check first. Not just the repair itself.

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? ]]> 48687e06cf1e45c65ec2ebe0322be3da Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6800/#acomment-6844 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:27:28 +1200 Yeah I’m not too far from there actually.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs staying with family out here and ran into a small ac issue… looks like a pinhole somewhere. i’ve got some tools on me but not enough to fix it […] ]]> 614cac662d3252e6e449db75e46aa113 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6800/#acomment-6842 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:25:08 +1200 Same here what side of town?

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs staying with family out here and ran into a small ac issue… looks like a pinhole somewhere. i’ve got some tools on me but not enough to fix it […] ]]> f30e0cc24bdf34f50fb67306547c88b5 Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: staying with family out here and ran into a small […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6800/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:01:00 +1200 staying with family out here and ran into a small ac issue… looks like a pinhole somewhere. i’ve got some tools on me but not enough to fix it properly.

before i go buy stuff for a one-time job, figured i’d ask anyone nearby that could help me out? just trying to get it sorted before i head out.

]]> 18 adc1713dd16605aaec9f91b40707f7a4 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6727/#acomment-6732 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:56:08 +1200 I swear they start working just to mess with us.

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 […] ]]> 29e698788ea6d1b71260761fc8063543 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6646/#acomment-6653 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:16:50 +1200 I still would’ve verified charge first I’ve seen systems with airflow issues and low charge at the same time.

In reply to - Edward posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Suction 60 psi, superheat 20+, looked like low charge turned out to be airflow. Static was through the roof. Fixed that and everything lined up. ]]> c10f0519b019aeae8deae0ee25986000 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6570/#acomment-6571 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:34:02 +1200 We’re with a local provider nothing fancy but it’s been solid so far.

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 […] ]]> 8d1991f6f7ecb32a35b88f9e5a4561c7 Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Ran into a system today where suction pressure looked low […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6568/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:06:00 +1200 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 be airflow again. Starting to feel like airflow gets overlooked way too often because gauges are just easier to rely on. Curious if anyone else finds themselves double-checking airflow more than they used to.

]]> 8 de88e0e9ec010c07f3003715602e048b Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6388/#acomment-6400 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:50:20 +1300 Always check reversing valve operation on every heat pump service. Takes two minutes and catches exactly this.

In reply to - Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Went out on a spring service call this week. Homeowner mentioned their heating bills were a lot higher than usual this winter but figured it was […] ]]> e1c477aac699b0619428e4f90fa2c0e7 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6353/#acomment-6359 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:35:00 +1300 That’s actually on the low side for R410A at that load. Should be closer to 40-50°F delta on a properly rejecting condenser. Something’s restricting heat transfer even if the coil looks clean.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Carrier 24ACC636, R410A, 3-ton. First startup of the season. Suction 115 PSI Discharge 445 PSI. Superheat 8°F. Subcooling 18°F. Ambient 74°F. Charge […] ]]> 847ac88e249418eea211c7432600879e Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6065/#acomment-6079 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:02:39 +1300 And still won’t trust it when you’re finished.

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 […] ]]> 700e9a791d150b6d3cb39585aae92d30 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5683/#acomment-5705 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:08:47 +1300 Looks great if you’re into surprise shutdowns.

In reply to - Austin posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this inside the unit today insulation split open and the copper conductors exposed and fraying. Not failed yet, but this is exactly […] ]]> efeeb537e4f62e123084c954e1343d51 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5465/#acomment-5475 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:10:16 +1300 Did the customer move that couch recently or was it always like that?

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer calls saying the unit sounds like it’s running but the room never gets comfortable. Temps look normal, system cycles, nothing obviously […] ]]> fd03e2333358ccde8efa9935607ce078 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4996/#acomment-5002 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:10:10 +1300 This is the kind of issue customers think is minor until it eats half the day.

In reply to - James posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Unit won’t respond even though everything has power. ]]> 64fc6a11bbac991932679c4e986c0cbc Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4948/#acomment-4951 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:44:45 +1300 Would this even show up on a normal service call if nobody complained?

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer’s been saying the air never really feels strong even though the system runs all day. Opened it up today and this is what we’re working […] ]]> a5e2380aedb97675ad7635cdc63787f2 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4857/#acomment-4858 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:46:01 +1300 That’s because nobody gets paid to fix the last guy’s mistakes.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs This room has had at least three different contractors work on it over the years. You can tell where each one stopped caring. Everyone fixed […] ]]> b178c68f4657af418c3553fc8bd68ccb Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4725 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:50:42 +1300 True more often than not. In this case though, older envelope + airflow issues made it a little of everything.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> 526a300f455a42ab76ee9d8c5f1c053a Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4721 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:50:48 +1300 This one wasn’t running long enough to stabilize anything. Comfort never had a chance.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> ff80a690e9a8d5eb96421edbf7cedfdb Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4718 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:17:52 +1300 Couldn’t say it cleaner than that.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> 88025c9eea434e8ba9183078e1749c0b Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4714 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:16:48 +1300 Exactly. Most problems aren’t loud -they’re layered.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> 89b7dcccb5879af189e51a0f897fd23a Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4705 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:20:38 +1300 And it’ll be the same house calling back 😬

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> 8f1e9aaaff55fce3b1585cdb14fe8457 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4702 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:18:30 +1300 That’s not a gut feeling, that’s survival instinct 😂

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> 21614dd9329ccd6fa1f06d6d89145601 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4698 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:05:37 +1300 I’m not skipping measurements – just learned not to stop thinking once the numbers look clean.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> e5aacb63f34a683641cf7d599d3b3bb7 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/#acomment-4694 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:33:21 +1300 Honestly? You mess it up enough times first 😅
The meter confirms, it shouldn’t be the only voice in the room.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise. Didn’t chase it right […] ]]> c8e5bd2f97cf61563015de2da69cf66e Dylan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4690/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:45:50 +1300 Was checking voltage at the condenser today and had that moment where everything looked fine… but my gut said otherwise.
Didn’t chase it right away, finished the rest of the checks first – came back and sure enough, something was off.
Funny how experience kicks in before the meter does.

]]> 16 43e917ad0d679b1126f0b75f5c8a643d Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3615/#acomment-3623 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:53 +1300 Possible. I’ll trend CFM instead of just position.

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 […] ]]> f1a0b8a9a52ae2a16441093da54a22bc Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3615/#acomment-3621 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:52 +1300 That would explain why BAS looks fine but spaces don’t feel right.

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 […] ]]> 0649bbe61cddb45e40233be3b6cfd83b Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3615/#acomment-3619 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:52 +1300 They actually are on the same duct run. Didn’t connect that until now.

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 […] ]]> bf78e2cabaed15041a084b1a6354e1eb Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3615/#acomment-3617 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:51 +1300 That’s a good call. Sensor is pretty tight to the coil section on this unit.

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 […] ]]> f50e7142ea56c641f39b3df90f510019 Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Supply air temp looks rock solid on BAS, but a few […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3615/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:50 +1300 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 alarms, but comfort complaints keep coming in.
Feels like a sensor placement or air mixing issue somewhere, but nothing’s jumping out yet.

]]> 8 729fe216c95ba39ca45fc0f57bfe9902 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3279/#acomment-3289 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:14 +1300 Didn’t even get to check yet but yeah… wouldn’t be surprised.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened up this evap coil today and found this sitting in there. Explains the airflow complaints… but I’m sure there’s more hiding in this thing. ]]> b8aa58ec7cde83212e6992a6d47abf22 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3279/#acomment-3287 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:11 +1300 Facts… filters are “optional” until stuff starts breaking.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened up this evap coil today and found this sitting in there. Explains the airflow complaints… but I’m sure there’s more hiding in this thing. ]]> 8aca6e5167a9741a17568b9124a9cd6c Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3279/#acomment-3285 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:09 +1300 Good call, I’m definitely gonna look in there next.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened up this evap coil today and found this sitting in there. Explains the airflow complaints… but I’m sure there’s more hiding in this thing. ]]> 51411872daf943673f1b66ce838537e3 Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3279/#acomment-3283 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:07 +1300 Bro every single time 😂 they swear nothing changed.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened up this evap coil today and found this sitting in there. Explains the airflow complaints… but I’m sure there’s more hiding in this thing. ]]> ae4e675fc739bc9268f9ec306e25befb Dylan posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3279/#acomment-3281 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:05 +1300 Yeah that was my first thought too… it’s way worse than I expected.

In reply to - Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Opened up this evap coil today and found this sitting in there. Explains the airflow complaints… but I’m sure there’s more hiding in this thing. ]]> 867ca4b1a24940ad52ffdd7263662aea Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Opened up this evap coil today and found this sitting […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3279/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:10:02 +1300 Opened up this evap coil today and found this sitting in there.
Explains the airflow complaints… but I’m sure there’s more hiding in this thing.

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