HVAC Community Hub | Wyatt | Activity https://hvachub.co/members/wyattmiller_42/activity/ Activity feed for Wyatt. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:59:08 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.5 en-US 30 hourly 2 bb8cd1b2f65777f17d6f4d39e291ffc3 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7277/#acomment-7291 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:13:47 +1200 It’s insulting to the trade. Took me years to learn this stuff and they think a YouTube video is the same thing.

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

I’ve had 3 calls this month from homeowners who installed their own mini splits and now something isn’t right. Each call was at least 2 […]

]]> 52bf901ef64e28bac996479f45afafd3 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7257/#acomment-7290 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:13:46 +1200 I learned there’s a big difference between being an HVAC tech who works for himself and being a business owner. Which one are you trying to become?

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Honest post here because I see a lot of highlight reel stuff and I want to share something real.Year 2 of being on my own. started with my truck, […] ]]> 29c1f2680c79e21f1e0f64fe50c5ef6f Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7052/#acomment-7186 Sat, 16 May 2026 01:06:33 +1200 I swear newer equipment has more warranty issues than the old stuff ever did.

In reply to - Brandon posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Everybody talks about warranty like it’s free work for HVAC companies Meanwhile you’re driving back out, dealing with parts, labor, callbacks, […] ]]> 1515f5ca4235be1239cbd4a14497b5d7 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7122/#acomment-7129 Thu, 14 May 2026 05:19:11 +1200 Built a small internal tool with Claude that rewrites messy technician notes into clean invoice summaries for customers.

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 […] ]]> 3426ab61d0b47112cde7310f0206c74f Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6976/#acomment-7000 Fri, 08 May 2026 05:48:18 +1200 Customers can be perfectly happy during the whole job then completely change tone at payment time.

In reply to - Nicolas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Had a weird situation recently with a customer after a job was already wrapped up. During the work everything was normal. Walked through […] ]]> 02ba9d1051888326b6f2f0f38175ac02 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6903/#acomment-6906 Sat, 02 May 2026 06:38:08 +1200 Installs are predictable until they’re not. House not prepped right, duct not matching, electrical not ready… then it turns into a long day real quick.

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. ]]> faf318fa0708a8b01fcd8e25bc90cc1c Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6800/#acomment-6848 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:29:41 +1200 Careful chasing a pinhole sometimes turns into more than that.

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 […] ]]> 2dca7ce94e5913dfc879ef1c260f05ba Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6646/#acomment-6656 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:56:06 +1200 I’ve made that mistake before added refrigerant and then had to recover it after fixing airflow.

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. ]]> cb643e08ea159b2a0657b258be37e9ee Wyatt posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Got a call thinking it’d be a quick fix, customer said the […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6637/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +1200 Got a call thinking it’d be a quick fix, customer said the system just stopped. Opened it up and it’s like nothing’s been touched in years coil completely packed, filter gone, everything working overtime. Fixed the main issue but you already know something else is right behind it.

]]> 11 e3e49a706ce06e2a309352fd7fd81b8f Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6608/#acomment-6623 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:06:43 +1200 I’d rather skip builder work completely too many headaches.

In reply to - Hunter posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Trying to get in with a few builders right now and still figuring out my pricing. Feels like I’m coming in too high because I’m not getting […] ]]> 6a2f37ac4547affe3a106da0f5b888e0 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6460/#acomment-6476 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:55:55 +1300 Absolutely, consolidation might sideline local craftsmen; still, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and share experiences to influence the industry’s direction.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Hey everyone, just heard the news about Mingledorff’s merging with The Home Depot. I’m curious what we think this means for us in the repair […] ]]> 79f7885fcc2b0208ea908b7a1494ecd6 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/6065/#acomment-6074 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:56:33 +1300 Especially in your own Dad’s house. Not worth cutting corners there.

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 […] ]]> e6c7cef1beb12bef4e6a2c359853ccd6 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5671/#acomment-5704 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:26:39 +1300 That’s what I’m a little worried about. Hoping it’s just weather and not a component issue.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Noticed my outdoor unit basically turned into an ice block after the last stretch of brutal cold and snow. I know some frost is normal, but […] ]]> 50caef9422759d864794168b09d6f96d Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5671/#acomment-5700 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:20:21 +1300 That’s kind of what I was trying to figure out. Coil doesn’t look totally packed, just heavy buildup.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Noticed my outdoor unit basically turned into an ice block after the last stretch of brutal cold and snow. I know some frost is normal, but […] ]]> 7960724928fff24c7e83900f2d73eb03 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5671/#acomment-5696 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:25:55 +1300 Fan runs and it does defrost, just takes a while. No strange sounds so far.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Noticed my outdoor unit basically turned into an ice block after the last stretch of brutal cold and snow. I know some frost is normal, but […] ]]> 633b88e02787354d78e3c8b327a8f16c Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5671/#acomment-5689 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:25:02 +1300 That’s reassuring. I’ll keep an eye on whether it’s actually clearing itself.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Noticed my outdoor unit basically turned into an ice block after the last stretch of brutal cold and snow. I know some frost is normal, but […] ]]> 1014046bd760c8779aaf0b2e7aa385cd Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5671/#acomment-5677 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:41:01 +1300 Yeah it’s a heat pump. I do see it defrost now and then, just didn’t expect this much ice.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Noticed my outdoor unit basically turned into an ice block after the last stretch of brutal cold and snow. I know some frost is normal, but […] ]]> ffdef332877cb1fc04b5708f3f3d9edb Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Noticed my outdoor unit basically turned into an ice […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5671/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:52:58 +1300 Noticed my outdoor unit basically turned into an ice block after the last stretch of brutal cold and snow.
I know some frost is normal, but this feels like a lot anyone else seeing this kind of buildup in extreme temps?

]]> 12 810360eeee40d1bc8a50f64140001251 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5653/#acomment-5668 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:07:54 +1300 Flow probably fine, just too much mass to heat quick.

In reply to - William posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Cold start on an older boiler today. Took longer than expected to come up to temp. ]]> 24942be509fbb1b0e296a5d09b7d5a29 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5576/#acomment-5582 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:27:23 +1300 If it’s still cooling and amps are okay, why not run it till it actually fails? Coil replacement isn’t cheap.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Coil is visibly collapsed and airflow is completely compromised. Between the bent fins and distorted coil face, heat rejection is shot […] ]]> 5de34047aeaa9d3d79fbeb17da52b0d7 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5368/#acomment-5371 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:10:15 +1300 Thought you were already a regular here 😂

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs First post here, so thought I should finally introduce myself 😄 ]]> 6f58d71d2fdbf13129770dc58b5facd1 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5348/#acomment-5350 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:11:42 +1300 I usually start with the easy stuff first because half the time it ends up being something simple that was missed earlier. Once you start isolating too deep, you can lose the bigger picture.

In reply to - Grayson posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Ran into a situation on this unit where performance just wasn’t lining up with what we expected. Everything was technically running, but the […] ]]> 67cd88263865e08dd0c922e9e50c0d13 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/5078/#acomment-5107 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:30:23 +1300 I’ve run into this a lot on older furnaces where everything looks fine at first. Pilot lights, burner fires, then randomly shuts off again. Most of the time it’s a weak thermocouple that’s right on the edge. Works just enough to fool you, then drops out.

In reply to - Aiden posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices If a furnace pilot light keeps going out, what’s the first thing you usually check thermocouple, dirty pilot, or gas pressure? ]]> de5ab0ab92ab1b48caad8c350b1bb640 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4972/#acomment-4984 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:46:22 +1300 Never enough.

In reply to - Lucas posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Restock time ]]> ecb84e94f961112f0ae37fb44c209ba9 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4818/#acomment-4836 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:30:18 +1300 Stat wiring looked clean but cycle rate wasn’t adjusted.

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 […] ]]> 7c4eab77dc18a2283f2f98119e83d6ac Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4818/#acomment-4829 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:36:32 +1300 Airflow wasn’t terrible but return setup wasn’t great either. That’s probably part of it.

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 […] ]]> 7c456ea5529aa29930b497a6a1784367 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4818/#acomment-4825 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:32:55 +1300 Voltage was steady at the panel. Didn’t see obvious drop, but didn’t load-test the disconnect. Worth a second look.

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 […] ]]> e460b00e00b65747257b41c53e62fb51 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4818/#acomment-4822 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:21:50 +1300 Also fair. That’s why we didn’t force a repair.

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 […] ]]> d1c155098c4b9cc20b52ec6e181119b8 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4818/#acomment-4820 Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:46:50 +1300 . In this case there wasn’t anything to fix without creating a bigger problem.

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 […] ]]> 7e425bac28ff55c9b8ccf90bc7b2705f Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Had one of the guys out on this unit today. System […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4818/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:00:57 +1300 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 should’ve been. Nothing hard-failed, no obvious smoking gun – just not behaving like a healthy system should. He finished the call, documented it, and moved on instead of guessing.

]]> 11 ee5d5dd01db405cb03fceb780ee13bd8 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4677/#acomment-4685 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:30:22 +1300 Doesn’t happen often though.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Nothing fancy today, just doing the basics right. ]]> 8ed3326c1b7eb5ddb9c7d68d5514cbca Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4677/#acomment-4681 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:04:06 +1300 Fix it once and move on.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Nothing fancy today, just doing the basics right. ]]> 74aaad1b30f341bb45c99bde74b15154 Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Nothing fancy today, just doing the basics right. https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4677/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:10:22 +1300 Nothing fancy today, just doing the basics right.

]]> 4 8f68a0021faf695810b79c468b09c792 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4556/#acomment-4589 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:20:19 +1300 Repeat repair calls cost more than people realize. Time, callbacks, reputation.

In reply to - Henry posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Not every call is about fixing anymore. This unit’s been running longer than some techs in the trade 😅 At what point do you stop chasing repairs and […] ]]> 0a478b1276d642ff95a7bf497d53abf4 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4334/#acomment-4344 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:47:07 +1300 That’s when you realize the chiller didn’t read the design intent 😅

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group HVAC Contractors & Subcontractors Spent time looking at a dual-circuit water-cooled chiller where, on paper, both circuits should behave the same. Same room, same water […] ]]> 3801d04f178991b8ef95c3b256d2fa17 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/4221/#acomment-4230 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:53:56 +1300 Seen this before. Temporary installs that turn permanent.

In reply to - Samuel posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Opened the ceiling expecting to verify a sensor location. Instead, found mixed low-voltage runs, a temporarily hung device, and airflow right where […] ]]> 3901521e27f8665483ad79a8202a6f2b Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3860/#acomment-3869 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:17:39 +1300 Data lies sometimes. Hardware doesn’t.

In reply to - Salvatore posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Catching intermittent relief valve venting on the condenser with no high-head alarms or trips. Data looks normal, but something’s clearly slipping […] ]]> 64f72de70bd2a678f0c79eda3f7003bf Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3812/#acomment-3815 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:01:19 +1300 We stay calm and document everything. If the work was solid, we don’t negotiate through reviews.

In reply to - Jack posted an update in the group HVAC Reputation Powerhouse-Win Trust, Dominate Reviews, and Stand Out Outline Had an awkward situation today – customer hinted they’d leave a bad review if we didn’t adjust […] ]]> d727e12668f4eb8008e578c7bc98a9b9 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/3089/#acomment-3090 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:03:35 +1300 Check the ramp-up time. If the VFD is trying to hit speed too fast when everything is cold, it’ll spike and throw overcurrent.

In reply to - Jacob posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Seeing a VFD on a commercial RTU that only trips on overcurrent during morning warm-up. Runs fine the entire day after that – no faults, no […] ]]> e94bd7997ef6f1629c9289c736a6a6be Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2620/#acomment-2627 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:06:34 +1300 😂 Worth a shot – yelling hasn’t helped so far though.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Has anyone dealt with an ECM blower motor that randomly restarts? Power supply’s stable, board looks fine, and no error codes showing. It runs smooth […] ]]> 1371db716a94a0fe5a45e983d8888e55 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2620/#acomment-2625 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:06:32 +1300 Makes sense -this one does restart right after it warms up.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Has anyone dealt with an ECM blower motor that randomly restarts? Power supply’s stable, board looks fine, and no error codes showing. It runs smooth […] ]]> 64165b58cc06b5c413996c08d1aea620 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2620/#acomment-2623 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:06:31 +1300 Hmm, didn’t think of that. I’ll recheck the neutral path.

In reply to - Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment Has anyone dealt with an ECM blower motor that randomly restarts? Power supply’s stable, board looks fine, and no error codes showing. It runs smooth […] ]]> bb635cc9a9d209e15c169a949c2555c9 Wyatt posted an update in the group HVAC Tools & Equipment: Has anyone dealt with an ECM blower motor that […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2620/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:06:30 +1300 Has anyone dealt with an ECM blower motor that randomly restarts?
Power supply’s stable, board looks fine, and no error codes showing. It runs smooth for 5–10 minutes, then cuts off and restarts like clockwork.

Already checked connections and thermistor -no luck so far.
Starting to think it’s an internal module issue, but before I swap it,… Read more

]]> 7 ed2389bbbcb905c24819527eedb1ce68 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2439/#acomment-2440 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:08:24 +1300 I always send a simple checklist to clients before they sign – it clears up a lot of questions.

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 […] ]]> 14bf057c78671993d18ec0129a87a1d5 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/2410/#acomment-2411 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:09:56 +1300 I once had a client upset over a small delay. A personal call to apologize fixed everything.

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 […] ]]> 2866f1c6e0a9993d5b27055338b3a2e3 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1693/#acomment-1728 Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:54:17 +1200 Please share if there’s a tool that works well for small contractors.

In reply to - Benjamin posted an update in the group HVAC Email Pipeline Builder |Nurture Leads. Follow Up. Close More Deals One thing I keep noticing in our community: many HVAC contractors are still treating email like […] ]]> 41ce57ef20974131f378c7c7910176cc Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1520/#acomment-1521 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:10:03 +1200 I feel you. We started using Podium-sends a quick text right after service asking for a review. Makes it super easy for happy clients to leave feedback before they forget.

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 […] ]]> 716ae8b406f071ae93f60239865cd960 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1481/#acomment-1482 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:32:26 +1200 If occupancy or window solar gain drops sharply midday, the system might be hitting a demand dead zone-leaving it stuck waiting for a new cool call.

In reply to - Zachary posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs Service call today at a mid-sized office tower-two rooftop units connected to long duct runs and variable occupancy. The A/C units hover all […] ]]> fe9a93815072f86b2faa4fa800fdd4f6 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1294/#acomment-1295 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:43:18 +1200 14 flashes without ODU error often point to PCB failure in the outdoor unit-I’ve seen that on Mitsubishi units.

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 […] ]]> 93718f492fd9b8eb7de12ba7f8963bb2 Wyatt posted a new activity comment https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/1155/#acomment-1177 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:39:58 +1200 Temporary workaround-install a simple non-programmable thermostat and see if the issue goes away. Rules out the smart side completely.

In reply to - Andrea posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices Lately, I’ve been running into a weird issue on a couple of residential jobs. The smart thermostats (Nest + Ecobee) randomly go offline for a […] ]]>