HVAC Community Hub | Site-Wide Activity https://hvachub.co/news-feed/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:25:14 +1200 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.1.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 226a25392429b57c2d2a67a512e723bf Cameron posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Quickbooks is by far the best because it will scale […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8069/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:16:00 +1200 Quickbooks is by far the best because it will scale with your business. It works well especially if you are not using any CRM right now. There are some free options too like Freshbooks and Wave if you’re not ready to commit to paying for it yet.

]]> 12 a239b219edbf3d248cb7a05b127992d6 Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area looking for work? […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8068/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +1200 Anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth area looking for work? I’m trying to find good help for HVAC repairs. Need someone with experience and knowledge of service and split systems. DM me.

]]> 9 7a61f33c1178edbc3a6b7d5cc7c5b23d Nathan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Alright fellas, genuine question. At what point do you […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8027/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +1200 Alright fellas, genuine question. At what point do you stop repairing and just tell the customer it’s time to replace. I’ve got a 14 year old Goodman that’s had a new contactor, two capacitors, and now the board is gone. Customer wants to repair again.

]]> 29 c09f2d7d0f2c14fdad4502f15f3ebd05 Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Finally started organizing the shop. One step at a time […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/8006/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +1200 Finally started organizing the shop. One step at a time 🇺🇸 #hvac

]]> 19 b6fc3a1587f8f1a37ae1a8a5c726ec29 Owen posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: If your customer has been "repairing" a unit that […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7991/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:11:00 +1200 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 for replacement, you failed them. We finally got the yes this week. New unit on the left. Should have happened in 2019.

]]> 24 913656d3c4506a22fcbfb417e3ff2728 Jules posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: No filter. Ever. Apparently. https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7968/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +1200 No filter. Ever. Apparently.

]]> 18 bd4a30ef4be5a7d898eacbf4b5a7d171 Jules posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Customer says the unit just stopped working last week. https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7963/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:48:00 +1200 Customer says the unit just stopped working last week.

]]> 10 24f0b10ef4a59ca48880602c8b52b6c3 hedenbrock joined the group Troubleshooting & Repairs https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7939/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:12:49 +1200 0 24f0b10ef4a59ca48880602c8b52b6c3 hedenbrock joined the group HVAC Installation Best Practices https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7938/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:12:49 +1200 0 42f03bd468eaff444b94b75bcd1cbef4 hedenbrock became a registered member https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7937/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:12:48 +1200 0 bbef01577af2d68d880b0f358b7b5922 Tyler posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Customer called saying one room won't cool no matter […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7914/ 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.”

]]> 10 c6971ef74e164165fd0ecb48070029ab HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4148 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +1200 317203ae9adf52b7623d4f68bd9f555b Liam posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Halfway through the year. Real talk time. Are you ahead […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7848/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:58:00 +1200 Halfway through the year. Real talk time.
Are you ahead of where you thought you’d be financially, behind, or honestly not sure because you haven’t looked?
I’m not asking to judge. Most business owners set goals in January and never actually measure against them.

]]> 21 416cb5e411b47cc5402f014fc7fa7e8b Juan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Anybody else's supplier just randomly stop carrying a […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7828/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +1200 Anybody else’s supplier just randomly stop carrying a part you’ve ordered for years with zero warning? Needed a specific contactor today, counter guy just shrugs and says discontinued. No replacement suggestion, nothing.

]]> 24 abf8b9e431018a29fa11867580d5e7ed Tyler posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Anyone else getting customers who pull up ChatGPT […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7825/ 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.

]]> 24 11911a42e4bedfe3542cee2dc9359602 Maxime posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: ok this is a vent more than a question. just got back from […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7823/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +1200 ok this is a vent more than a question. just got back from a call where the homeowner stood over my shoulder the entire time narrating what I was doing back to me like I couldn’t hear myself working.

]]> 35 79e9fbfa269d4272cc7d982d68ad0cd0 Tristan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Customer called because the system stopped blowing […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7815/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:40:00 +1200 Customer called because the system stopped blowing cold. Found this when I pulled the panel off.

]]> 10 8e3e842e60c5ba22f421001abde7909e Jordan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Got a customer today who watched a 4 minute YouTube […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7807/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +1200 Got a customer today who watched a 4 minute YouTube video and informed me my diagnosis was wrong.
Video guy has never seen this unit, this house, or this customer’s actual problem. But sure, let’s go with the YouTube guy.

]]> 11 ff03f42356efea6bd661f7cfafca3435 Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Whoever specced rectangular duct on this job clearly […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7790/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +1200 Whoever specced rectangular duct on this job clearly never had to install it in an 11 foot ceiling with beams every 6 feet. Switched the whole run to spiral and saved myself probably 3 days of labor. Engineers need to ride along on an install once before they draw another set of plans.

]]> 21 611f7839d6d1ff4ca983335c497eede6 HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4139 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:36:52 +1200
HVAC Indoor Air Quality: What Every Homeowner Should Know

Indoor air quality affects nearly every home, yet most homeowners only think about it after allergies, dust, or a musty smell become impossible to ignore.…

]]> b3024cbc1b29086ba62830517569c10f Ethan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Question for the group. How many of you actually carry […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7763/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:17:00 +1200 Question for the group. How many of you actually carry spare parts on the truck versus ordering as needed.
I’ve been stocking capacitors, contactors, common motors, basic boards. Feels like it saves me a callback trip half the time but it’s also a lot of cash sitting in a truck doing nothing until it’s used.
Trying to figure out if I’m… Read more

]]> 26 c75b2cd9cac0a92c62993f8711f0bfc0 Alessandro posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Question on financing. We offer it through Wisetack […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7746/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +1200 Question on financing. We offer it through Wisetack and Synchrony both. Lately feels like every other call wants financing now, even on repairs under $500.Anyone else seeing this shift or is it just my market. Used to be financing was just for replacements now people want to finance a capacitor.

]]> 18 a11cd53c51b0618a048751b70c420f46 HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4133 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:05:47 +1200
HVAC Equipment: How to Choose the Right System for You

Choosing the right HVAC equipment is one of the biggest decisions any homeowner or contractor will make. Get it wrong, and you face higher bills,…

]]> d2dbdc52aba029bc5fa4b2a882bf64e8 Dylan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Currently giving techs 10% commission on changeouts […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7710/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +1200 Currently giving techs 10% commission on changeouts they sell. Gave them all the tools to quote jobs on the spot and they still aren’t doing it.
Thinking of lowering to 7.5 or 5% if they don’t give an estimate while on site.
Anyone dealt with this

]]> 11 ca503fe06d57b0c04cea19ee762bf9e6 Hugo posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: During peak summer months is a service tech averaging […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7695/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:23:00 +1200 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 they’re overworked. After looking at their actual hours they’re all averaging 40-46.Is this normal or am I missing something.

]]> 22 35c76e3437a9085abc1f0b93bfdf2934 Francesco posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: I have a chance to get into some decent […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7672/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:50:00 +1200 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 they’ve been using for 25 years. Other two are at $150/hr. I’m thinking $125 just to get in. I’m by myself just starting out. Wouldn’t completely hurt me.
What do you guys think

]]> 21 149ab0717c4a540497f2339aa7ac37ed Charles posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: What's everyone paying for insurance these days. […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7630/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +1200 What’s everyone paying for insurance these days. Workers comp, general liability, commercial auto. Small company, 3 techs, 4 trucks, residential mostly.
Mine just renewed and went up 22 percent with zero claims. Starting to think I need to shop around.

]]> 34 bcb7193c25a1b5c1e40c3f8274b2b8e2 Jordan posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Looking to hire an installer, an advanced apprentice […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7619/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +1200 Looking to hire an installer, an advanced apprentice or mechanic who could install a basic 54k upflow with 2 ton coil and condenser by themselves. Would not do that just to ask if I asked them to. Just wanna get a basic idea of skill set. Must be able to build plenum and transitions from a 3×8 sheet of metal and S cleet and make it… Read more

]]> 18 75f27df9991e3b5ce9b645f965bde928 Antonio posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: What do yall think about MrCool equipment and […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7618/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +1200 What do yall think about MrCool equipment and homeowners installing their own stuff? Sounds like good job security but I do find it insulting to the trade and a little annoying.

]]> 15 884ec2475783ad021281634b7dffbd74 HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4124 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +1200 361753859f85b3378b373f41f4b3dc10 HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4118 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +1200 8580233194365d27790dc2b552576c67 HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4112 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:25:00 +1200 a5bd129abbfe9acf550c76156c31a830 HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4104 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:01:00 +1200 86de2f06f1b50e16f369eda70c3f5c0c HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4098 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:27:00 +1200 188696aa25bbbf924228ef48c3ed08ca HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4091 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +1200 21834cab823b7d5bc195aa8ec8912285 HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4085 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:58:00 +1200 b2867298368a7247f5a3ff70b6fd3629 HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4079 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +1200 74f4c66f78840a79f87d3212a96d1a1e HVAC Community Hub posted a new post. https://hvachub.co/?p=4072 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +1200 ebc6d3196b774140a456199c4a296440 Salvatore posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: I struggle with the field vs office balance a lot.When […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7565/ Sun, 31 May 2026 21:08:00 +1200 I struggle with the field vs office balance a lot.When I’m in the field I’m making money but the business stuff piles up. When I’m in the office catching up on quotes and follow ups I feel guilty I’m not on a job generating revenue.Feels like I can never be in the right place at the same time.

]]> 17 b61657d41a5ca1d6f3b1941ed58ee693 Nathan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Looking for guidance and possibly a mentor.4 years ago […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7553/ Sun, 31 May 2026 05:04:00 +1200 Looking for guidance and possibly a mentor.4 years ago I walked out of my job and started my own thing on a hope, a prayer, and betting on myself. It has worked, with lots of battles. I’m at the point where I want more but to achieve that I need guidance and help from someone who has done it.I started this with $200 and my pickup truck. Please… Read more

]]> 28 175e22a14c3157e08a766fef2d5a638c Michael posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Anyone else feel like equipment prices are just never […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7524/ Fri, 29 May 2026 22:46:00 +1200 Anyone else feel like equipment prices are just never going back down. Quoted a 3 ton Carrier install today. My cost on the equipment alone was $2840. Four years ago that same unit was $1650.

]]> 23 020808b0fd4f230026c80b9919db332b Oliver posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: Curious on what people did for marketing starting out. […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7510/ Fri, 29 May 2026 06:34:00 +1200 Curious on what people did for marketing starting out. I have been posting in Facebook groups and boosting Facebook posts. Started in March. April and beginning of May were really good months but I’ve had basically zero calls for the last two weeks since I started working for a property manager full time.Not sure if the slowdown is the… Read more

]]> 22 b241ddba93e6c9109b3df99a0c249cd6 Matteo posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Had a moment yesterday that's been sitting with […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7490/ Thu, 28 May 2026 22:24:00 +1200 Had a moment yesterday that’s been sitting with me.Called out to a longtime customer. Widow in her late 70s, been using us for 11 years. Her system is a 2006 unit, R22, leaking, compressor is pulling high amps and honestly on borrowed time.She asked me what I thought she should do.I sat at her kitchen table for 20 minutes going through… Read more

]]> 15 844556ccb3a2fdc08b2a9cb12b6caba8 Elijah posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: What are yall charging for service calls? I have been […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7478/ Thu, 28 May 2026 17:04:00 +1200 What are yall charging for service calls? I have been told im way too high @ $125 and $60 per hour per man.

]]> 12 666a0e8a655bf455845a16fe087f8c2f Logan posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: I want to know, what was your strategy to get to 1, 2, […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7468/ Thu, 28 May 2026 03:01:00 +1200 I want to know, what was your strategy to get to 1, 2, 3 employees? Regarding cash flow, keeping everyone busy, funding trucks and equipment.

]]> 9 c3cd83661fa4e17c499f41c18a6d0357 Caleb posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: Quoted a job on Monday. Customer said they needed to […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7424/ Wed, 27 May 2026 07:07:00 +1200 Quoted a job on Monday. Customer said they needed to think about it.
Just drove past their house and saw another company’s truck in the driveway.

]]> 17 35607a77d01833aac799648447bdbccb Fabio posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: How are you actually surviving the slow months […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7421/ Tue, 26 May 2026 23:40:00 +1200 How are you actually surviving the slow months financially as a small business owner.
Not the textbook answer. The real one.
January through March nearly killed me this year. I had two techs to pay, two truck payments, insurance, and the phone was basically silent for 6 weeks straight. I burned through almost everything I had saved from… Read more

]]> 15 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.
Don’t undersell your… Read more

]]> 6 30eed2313de9cf32acddd67835b38c45 Elijah posted an update in the group HVAC Installation Best Practices: I've been in this industry for 11 years and I want to […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7373/ Tue, 26 May 2026 01:42:00 +1200 I’ve been in this industry for 11 years and I want to ask something that nobody really talks about honestly.
Is HVAC still actually worth it as a business in 2025?
I’ve seen the industry explode in the last 10 years. Certain markets are completely oversaturated. Margins on installs are razor thin because every guy with a van and a 608 cert… Read more

]]> 24 fe38d6de1135fabd8f9ad998dc76d58c Aiden posted an update in the group Troubleshooting & Repairs: so my google business profile got suspended this […] https://hvachub.co/news-feed/p/7370/ Mon, 25 May 2026 23:30:00 +1200 so my google business profile got suspended this morning with zero warning
no email. no explanation. just suspended when I went to check my reviews.
been building that profile for 3 years. 94 reviews. 4.8 stars. it’s basically how I get 60% of my calls.
called google support and sat on hold for 47 minutes and the person I got clearly had no… Read more

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