HVAC Community Hub | Tyler | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/tyler_b/activity/ Activity feed for Tyler. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:18:08 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 0381dd0d5341075348416b74bf372770 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7672/#acomment-7691 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:56 +1200 how long were you at $100 before you could push back on the rate.

In reply to - Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs I have a chance to get into some decent work. Constant-ish. To get into it I have to lower my prices a good amount. Beat out two companies […] ]]> 3ca8f0297501f7f5e5be7a92de8dc9f5 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7619/#acomment-7626 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:11:08 +1200 Dallas market is brutal for finding installers right now. Everyone either just got their 608 and thinks they’re ready to run jobs solo or they’re already locked into somewhere paying them well.

In reply to - Jordan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Looking to hire an installer, an advanced apprentice or mechanic who could install a basic 54k upflow with 2 ton coil and condenser by […] ]]> ba73a082f9fcae992312dec108e8e44e Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7274/#acomment-7323 Fri, 22 May 2026 01:30:31 +1200 That’s what everyone says and I believe it, but you can’t grow on referrals alone when you’re trying to build fast.

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Question for the group, specifically for the people who have been running their own shop for 3+ years. What actually moved the needle for […] ]]> ac27ec633902614ce3f8bc128bb0683b Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7237/#acomment-7289 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:09:12 +1200 I understand the overhead argument but $1,200 for a capacitor is hard to justify at any size company.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Customer called at 4:55pm. system not cooling. told them I could be there in the morning. they said never mind they’ll call someone else. called back […] ]]> 2fb0c9cc35910cb10755bd07d4c02e36 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7263/#acomment-7264 Wed, 20 May 2026 01:41:31 +1200 This is literally every shop’s story right now. I’ve hired and lost 4 techs in the last 8 months.

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 […] ]]> 0766f88df51e607bffbf6b2c17c74fa6 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7232/#acomment-7240 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:25:45 +1200 $89 in 2025 doesn’t even cover your gas and time to get there in most cities. raise 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 […] ]]> 66f3da90d0fb7d613fc7f3581e891987 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7030/#acomment-7078 Tue, 12 May 2026 22:47:14 +1200 The cheapest quote usually skips something.

In reply to - Cameron posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Hey, ]]> b302bea3e05195d69b1e53c3a2690342 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7037/#acomment-7039 Mon, 11 May 2026 22:27:09 +1200 30%? I wish 😂 feels way higher than that at this point.

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, […] ]]> 6c28b0b96b9b727b5f762f11ea14601d Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Random question for the guys doing a lot […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6982/ Thu, 07 May 2026 06:30:00 +1200 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 places, holding onto it, something else?
Been talking with a few local companies around the Dallas area and surprised how much old equipment just sits behind shops for months.

]]> 6 0e926a67c137f6cf6964d2f6bb741464 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6861/#acomment-6934 Sat, 02 May 2026 21:48:01 +1200 At the end of the day, you showed up and solved the problem. That’s what they’re paying for.

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? ]]> 1e2ceee6d7d4860ac71106332adfb609 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6903/#acomment-6905 Sat, 02 May 2026 06:38:08 +1200 I like service because it’s not just one thing. Could be airflow, charge, electrical, controls keeps you sharp.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs You guys enjoy installs or you’d rather be out doing service calls feels like two completely different jobs sometimes. ]]> e8ef379ee6151b32dee99452204e8c6a Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6773/#acomment-6777 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:07:13 +1200 Honestly still doing everything myself.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Anyone here using AI for day to day office work? ]]> d6aa55c292599a8f83d2ba3d258c517e Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6538/#acomment-6553 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:36:13 +1200 We handle marketing in-house now way more control than outsourcing.

In reply to - Fabio posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Thinking about outsourcing SEO/marketing but hard to tell who actually delivers vs who just sends reports every month. Anyone here had a […] ]]> 21de37e53ee4eeffae9273b4f543b4b0 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6521/#acomment-6525 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:54:22 +1200 Half my bag is just emotional support tools now.

In reply to - William posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Every time I try to lighten my tool bag, the very next job needs the one thing I took out… so now I’m basically just carrying everything […] ]]> 82e25a2d3a271cd69eedac43aa17e47e Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6393/#acomment-6406 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:45:43 +1300 Always check contactor condition on every maintenance visit. Takes 30 seconds to look at the contact faces. Catches this before it gets to this point.

In reply to - Miles posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Spring startup call this week. Customer mentioned the system had been running a lot lately but didn’t think much of it. Opened the panel […] ]]> 54d61f75005a6b26f7dcaff50f647d64 Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6271/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:55:33 +1300 13 09ddd5449cd93063d4cb074f0cda617a Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6218/#acomment-6219 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:50:31 +1300 Most likely someone was trying to control airflow to certain rooms and didn’t understand how returns work.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Just closed on a house built in the 1920s and the furnace looks pretty new installed around 2022 from what I can tell. While walking through […] ]]> 069c22ae16e6e128d109bfb1078cd58c Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6120/#acomment-6138 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:04:14 +1300 Looks clean on paper. Let’s see what the installers do with it.

In reply to - Luca posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Spent a good hour on this one just trying to balance it without overcomplicating the layout. Biggest headache was keeping velocity where I […] ]]> 881d251d4a81542e6c8b33d6961765f0 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6065/#acomment-6066 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:20:01 +1300 Bro… if you can smell it, it’s done.

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 […] ]]> 371aa33941f2fd2a1f6c17037ac46b8c Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6013/#acomment-6047 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:45:38 +1300 That’s encouraging. I’d be fine starting at the bottom honestly.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs I’m looking at getting into HVAC and trying to figure out the best first step. Trade school isn’t something I can commit to right now, so I’ve […] ]]> 69a6f1b7768ea7eda307560878f6e5c4 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5802/#acomment-5834 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:26:23 +1300 Five years from now some tech is gonna open that panel, sigh, and start looking for the engineer’s name 😂

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Finished a job like this today and I honestly don’t know if we installed an HVAC system or designed a maze for the next tech. On the plans it […] ]]> d84c4d6e0f03e171036ff52c869c7a19 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5771/#acomment-5800 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:47:21 +1300 That’s something I’ve been debating. Fewer jobs but better margins sounds healthier.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mid-size market, roughly 900k population in our service area. Median household income around low 70s. We’re running 2 trucks plus me still in […] ]]> cbe8a01a74ffbf262816dde764489e79 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5771/#acomment-5793 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:13:11 +1300 Good to hear. Sounds like consistency beats chasing new channels.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mid-size market, roughly 900k population in our service area. Median household income around low 70s. We’re running 2 trucks plus me still in […] ]]> 168bd2e4e1e1c590b3abf2dcd8be9fdc Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5771/#acomment-5788 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:08:07 +1300 That’s kind of what I’m wondering. FB brings work, but it feels unpredictable week to week.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mid-size market, roughly 900k population in our service area. Median household income around low 70s. We’re running 2 trucks plus me still in […] ]]> 8aaa638e3d0ff64d09b36d5c4d605b25 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5771/#acomment-5783 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:01:08 +1300 Makes sense. We’re busy, just trying to make sure the work is actually paying like it should.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mid-size market, roughly 900k population in our service area. Median household income around low 70s. We’re running 2 trucks plus me still in […] ]]> ed1dac0727be17c8f5214f341afed042 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5771/#acomment-5778 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:24:38 +1300 That’s encouraging. Sounds like pricing discipline mattered more than adding volume.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Mid-size market, roughly 900k population in our service area. Median household income around low 70s. We’re running 2 trucks plus me still in […] ]]> a806a079a3fba971b7bb4733432d3aa0 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5751/#acomment-5774 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:28:34 +1300 If it’s been running like this for 5 years, why are we fixing it now?

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hello, ]]> d90e56ef5fa517e9679f9ecc70f16f31 Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Mid-size market, roughly 900k population in our […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5771/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:40:10 +1300 Mid-size market, roughly 900k population in our service area. Median household income around low 70s. We’re running 2 trucks plus me still in the field most days. No real ad spend so far almost everything comes from referrals and local FB group recommendations. We finished last year somewhere around the 65–70% range of where I want to… Read more

]]> 12 817942f265e02d710fa593fe66576d33 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5602/#acomment-5634 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:25:05 +1300 Do customers usually approve that repair or push back?

In reply to - Davida posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Found this during a service call. Insulation gone, copper strands oxidized and starting to fray one vibration away from an intermittent fault or […] ]]> 26284206cc462e15d409f901df8f0b9f Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5544/#acomment-5578 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:24:44 +1300 Would you solder and heat shrink or just re-pull the run?

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 […] ]]> 71851fd0a3edbeb16bcfdef737c8cd6d Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5264/#acomment-5326 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:31:03 +1300 We’ve been with Hiscox for a while now. What worked for us was how straightforward everything was getting coverage, issuing certificates, and not having to jump through hoops every time a customer asked for paperwork. Pricing was reasonable at the start, but like anything, it’s important to review it yearly because rates can creep up. For… Read more

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone 👋 ]]> f0deb9db5be67e6f683fa376f4a1990c Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5049/#acomment-5062 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:10:41 +1300 This is where experience shows. New techs want a bad part to swap. Older techs already know it’s not that simple, but also know the fix probably won’t get approved. So you’re stuck explaining the same thing over and over in different words.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Same unit feeds this whole hall. First rooms freezing, end rooms always mad. ]]> 4b4f99fb611b310a9298590ec5544e94 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5015/#acomment-5021 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:10:59 +1300 Ah yes, ignore it and hope for the best. Classic.

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 […] ]]> b7d78a0a6ea5906ef0dd1724b8645952 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4824/#acomment-4853 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:06:47 +1300 I’ve used B-vent as a chase before. Not saying that’s what’s happening here, but it can be done correctly.

In reply to - Adam posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Well… that’s a solution. ]]> 13cc1280f5974b989ac038adf1d9aa15 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4598/#acomment-4605 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:36:25 +1300 I try to rest but end up replaying the week in my head.

In reply to - Juan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Honest question because I’m curious On your day off, are you actually resting or still thinking about work you shouldn’t be thinking about? ]]> 6e6f6c7a07f871b5aba39b4e78e9cbf0 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4595/#acomment-4604 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:36:23 +1300 Air in the shell side is common, but I wouldn’t ignore tube side fouling either. We’ve pulled bundles that looked fine from the outside and were a mess inside.

In reply to - Carlos posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices One of my guys was on this shell & tube heat exchanger today and it turned into one of those jobs where nothing is failed, but nothing […] ]]> 5d4de391cc8a9120f254f8542d986f15 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4490/#acomment-4498 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:40:24 +1300 Meter itself this time, battery checked out.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Got to site today and the digital multimeter started acting up. Readings kept dropping and resetting, so we spent almost an hour just […] ]]> e1efeb03b76afa74db7ca916c55e97aa Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4490/#acomment-4495 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:05:47 +1300 Unfortunately, no.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Got to site today and the digital multimeter started acting up. Readings kept dropping and resetting, so we spent almost an hour just […] ]]> 898ddb5f3a28791c5c2f2239fb39462c Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4490/#acomment-4494 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:01:11 +1300 That’s what made it so frustrating.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Got to site today and the digital multimeter started acting up. Readings kept dropping and resetting, so we spent almost an hour just […] ]]> 7475d5b0c7739bd029149ae3c08bee79 Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Got to site today and the digital multimeter started […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4490/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:25:20 +1300 Got to site today and the digital multimeter started acting up. Readings kept dropping and resetting, so we spent almost an hour just figuring out the tool was the problem, not the system. One small issue turning into a full time waste before the actual work even started.

]]> 8 d46566665fd0af87eca1c442e929d559 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4386/#acomment-4390 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:30:22 +1300 I always struggle with this – how much to push when the system seems okay.

In reply to - Noah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Ever leave a job thinking, System’s running… should be fine? Pressures look okay. Air’s cool. Customer seems satisfied.Then your phone […] ]]> 7488ca9933f5fabf8c760e2e67935a4b Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4370/#acomment-4372 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:22:48 +1300 Those are the ones that turn into callbacks.

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

The hardest issues are the ones where nothing is technically wrong.

]]> 462f60ffd4f4e6ea8f09994d44577ef0 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4309/#acomment-4311 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:55:20 +1300 That’s what years of small changes look like when nobody’s watching.

In reply to - Julien posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Everything checks out on paper, but the space still doesn’t feel right. Air’s moving – just not where it’s supposed to anymore. ]]> d5e116c60fe3787e112d85686f11237c Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4157/#acomment-4158 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:27:45 +1300 Lead gen isn’t broken targeting usually is.

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 […] ]]> 7fd715cb2c5345b3cd9b56b3313b9286 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3873/#acomment-3886 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:17:56 +1300 This makes sense. We didn’t change ads, just tightened follow-up timing and conversions jumped.

In reply to - Agustin posted an update in the group HVAC Lead Generation Mastery One thing I keep noticing across high-performing HVAC businesses: lead volume isn’t the bottleneck anymore -lead timing is. The same campaign […] ]]> 3a8eb8a9e58238d069c737804e94187d Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3624/#acomment-3629 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:44:55 +1300 Any chance OA is higher than expected? Excess outside air will spike RH fast.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Cooling’s doing its job on temperature, but RH keeps creeping up anyway. Feels like dehumidification is getting undercut somewhere – airflow, coil, […] ]]> 97938137ac25ca769dcc4652b9498ab3 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3493/#acomment-3494 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:13:21 +1300 Any chance the bottom half of the coil is getting bypass air from a gap in the housing?

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Bottom half of this DX coil keeps turning into a popsicle while the top stays bone dry. Airflow’s fine, charge looks fine, nothing obvious – but the […] ]]> 6c01ad806215030eb4f68f108860c967 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3069/#acomment-3087 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:21:25 +1300 Yes! I’m planning a few more sections – will share updates soon.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I’d love to see everyone getting more involved across all the groups here. Jump in, share your thoughts, ask questions, and support each other – it […] ]]> 8a949fd41b8406cbdc71eb9446868abe Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3069/#acomment-3085 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:21:24 +1300 Thank you so much! I’ll keep doing my best for everyone here.

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I’d love to see everyone getting more involved across all the groups here. Jump in, share your thoughts, ask questions, and support each other – it […] ]]> 1f78b4a49c746eb8d3f22415fbb77813 Tyler posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3069/#acomment-3083 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:21:22 +1300 That would be amazing – thank you for supporting the community!

In reply to - Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment I’d love to see everyone getting more involved across all the groups here. Jump in, share your thoughts, ask questions, and support each other – it […] ]]>