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Tyler posted a new activity comment

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:06:48 +1200

Relocate the nest carefully and get it running. I’ve done it twice. Move the nest into a nearby bush or tree and the mother will usually find it. Just wear gloves and don’t handle the eggs too much.

In reply to - Salvatore posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Got called out for a no cool. Pulled the fan grille off the condenser and found a tenant that didn’t file a work order. Three eggs sitting right […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:45:24 +1200

I’ve been doing mini split cleans for 3 years now as a standalone service and it’s become one of the most profitable things we offer. $250-350 per head, takes about 45 minutes each once you have the process down. Customers will pay it every single time once you show them what’s growing inside.

In reply to - Mason posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Customer said there was a weird smell coming from the mini split in the master bedroom. Been installed for about 4 years and nobody has ever […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:40:32 +1200

That suction line is frozen all the way back. This has been going on for a while not just today.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Customer said it was blowing warm air so I went up to the attic and found this 🥴. Asked when they last changed the filter and they said […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:31 +1200

Maintenance contracts on rooftops are the best recurring revenue you can build.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Maintenance contract call on a rooftop today. Carrier package unit installed last year, customer said it’s been running fine but wanted […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:48:35 +1200

Depends on the layout. A ductless system could actually be less cost depending on what’s up there.

In reply to - Pietro posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Does anyone have a moment would like to ask a few questions dealing with a situation got offered a job home is 1300 total sq ft 3br 1 bath with […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:38:36 +1200

This is a serious post?

In reply to - Robert posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs 2019 Bryant 2-ton R410A heat pump. Customer said the compressor made a terrible noise and then quit going. Outdoor fan runs fine, compressor […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:37:25 +1200

Cortisone shots twice a year. Not a long term plan but it’s my plan right now.

In reply to - Harry posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Turning 44 next month. Knees are shot, right shoulder clicks every time I reach over my head. Been doing this since I was 19. What are you […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:56:15 +1200

Did she cry?

In reply to - Ethan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Lady met me at my truck before I even turned the engine off. Already knew it was the compressor. It was a capacitor.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:32:36 +1200

Hot take but the real hot take is that 22 years out of a commercial RTU is genuinely impressive and maybe the repairs were the right call for most of that run.

In reply to - Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs If your customer has been “repairing” a unit that looks like the one on the right for 6 years and you kept taking the repair calls without pushing […]

Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Customer called saying one room won't cool no matter […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +1200

Customer called saying one room won’t cool no matter what. Found this under the house. Conditioned air has been dumping straight into the crawlspace probably for months.
Customer had no idea. Previous company was out here 6 weeks ago for a “tune up.”

Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Anyone else getting customers who pull up ChatGPT […]

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:13:00 +1200

Anyone else getting customers who pull up ChatGPT mid-call and start reading you the “correct” price for the repair?
Happened twice this week.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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,

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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, […]

Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Random question for the guys doing a lot […]

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.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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?

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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?

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs:

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:55:33 +1300

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:13:11 +1300

Good to hear. Sounds like consistency beats chasing new channels.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:24:38 +1300

That’s encouraging. Sounds like pricing discipline mattered more than adding volume.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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,

Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Mid-size market, roughly 900k population in our […]

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

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 👋

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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?

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

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 […]

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:05:47 +1300

Unfortunately, no.

Tyler posted a new activity comment

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:01:11 +1300

That’s what made it so frustrating.