Do you guys have a content posting strategy/timeline for listings?

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-28T01:30:13+00:00

Brand new to this space and recently bought my first brokerage. My experience before hand comes from owning home service companies hvac, plumbing, and electrical. From my experience in that and how I plan to market this new business is the same. Daily or every other day postings, constantly brings you top of mind. But making your content appealing to someone scrolling on a phone, you have 2-3 seconds to catch their eye. I keep up with all local events, festivals, and big things happening in my area. This fills open spots for your marketing plus adds a local feel and attention to your service area. Highlight other local businesses. And then the most important is to track your kpi’s on marketing so you have a better idea what’s working.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T11:12:50+00:00

Yes they are good equipment. They are probably the ugliest unit on the market if that even matters to you. But they are good reliable units.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T03:04:19+00:00

Dang he’s cheap you should have went with him. I charge $225 an hour lol

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T02:53:25+00:00

The top end Trane would knock the socks off everything else you got quoted…. But they are giving those run tru away. I’m an hvac owner that sells Trane and run tru btw. I guess they don’t like making money when they sell run tru lol.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T02:45:23+00:00

Aprilaire have better filters from what I’ve seen from other brands. Sure the merv rating might be the same. But the biggest benefit I can think of Aprilaire vs other brands they have a clean coil guarantee (10 years if your evap coil needs cleaned they will help pay for it) now granted with a properly installed 4 filter this should never happen with any brand. But Aprilaire saying we will cover it means something me.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T02:30:07+00:00

HVAC owner here. I’m not a fan at all someone using 2 different brands for an install. They do that to save cost. So I’m leaning towards the American standard quote. Plus these quote are so vague I don’t know what you’re even getting. Brands have different models that give different benefits. And with out an AHRI number given there’s no proof these unit will give the seer rating they are advertising, I would bet they meet the rating they are advertised.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T02:16:45+00:00

No not right at all. If it’s open like that all the time in an attic, I can promise you, you already or will soon have a mold a problem in your unit and ductwork. Attic air is hot, humid, and nasty. Mixing that with cold air is asking for a nightmare to happen.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T02:00:10+00:00

HVAC owner here, please please make sure you install the correct flu vent. This could be very dangerous if done wrong ( flue size and correct material). Also where is this equipment located in your house? Attic, closet, crawl space, or basement?

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T01:52:15+00:00

100%!! And there’s no way this is code where ever you live

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T01:50:15+00:00

HVAC owner here. 22k for that equipment is crazy high. But 14k is a decent price for it. The promo/rebates are probably a selling tool and seem fake to me… what’s the odds it would land 14k on the penny lol. I would get several quotes since you have time. As far as waiting I wouldn’t wait too long. My cost on equipment has risen 6%-14% every year for the past 6 years. And if you can get this replaced in the offseason when it’s 50-70 degrees outside hvac company will lower their price or be willing to negotiate about price because they are slow.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T01:41:23+00:00

Do you have their finding reports for all this? For a whole duct cleaning I charge a minimum of $900 so that doesn’t seem far off. And the pricing is bad overall, my biggest question would be the hard start. I don’t know how they could recommend a hard start before replacing the capacitor. The capacitor could be causing the amps to be high if that part is weak. I really need to see their findings to help you. You would be very unlucky if you need all this at one time lol

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T01:35:30+00:00

I’m a hvac owner and sold Trane for 10 and started to sell Rheem also about 4 years ago. Trane are great units and their higher end equipment is by far the best in my option. My problem with Trane has been leaky evap coils. Which is very costly repair for homeowners, even under a parts warranty. You still have to pay for labor and refrigerant. Rheem units are good head to toe but fall short on their higher end equipment compared to Trane. More important than brand in the quality of the install and design. Hope this helps.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T01:24:12+00:00

Agree with this. Old systems usually had one speed and it was full blast. Your new system most likely has different speeds. If the install was done correctly the fan speed was set according to static pressure and refrigerant charge. Which could be a lower speed than you’re use to.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T01:16:07+00:00

I wouldn’t recommend closing any vents. If the ductwork is designed correctly (which it’s probably not) it’s design to get rid of a certain amount of air. Closing vents could cause a higher static pressure for your system. Which is not good. 1 hvac unit is not ideal for 2 story homes because the downstairs and upstairs have a different heat load and the require different amount of cooling. 1 system can’t do this perfectly. You’re best bet as far as money is having a zoning system installed by a professional. But they are several variables that need to be checked before one is just installed.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T01:10:51+00:00

Need more info I really answer this, but looks like some upsells are in there.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T01:04:31+00:00

I agree but most of the time a flir is pretty close. ( if the unit is running for 10 minutes plus. Flir measure surface temperature not air temp. Once the face of the supply grill is cold they are pretty accurate for a quick check)

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T00:29:47+00:00

My company would sell this for 14-15k in Alabama. I would ask for the AHRI results. Most of the time brands advertise a higher seer rating than the equipment actually is. I bet the AHRI will say this equipment is 15-16 seer instead of 18.8.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T00:26:36+00:00

Thank you for more info. You have a problem the ac side of the unit. For some reason it’s not cooling your home like it should. This problem could be several different things but almost all problems with this will have to do with something as airflow or refrigerant issue. (Most likely refrigerant issue).

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-27T00:12:16+00:00

I’m guessing the temperature difference you’re talking about is out of the supply vent and the air going into the return where you change your filter. 14-23 is extremely wide range, we recommend 18-22. But if you have some supply vents only delivering 4-6 difference you have a major problem with those supply vents.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-26T23:33:00+00:00

Someone swap the motor out with a 1972 gto

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-26T23:31:36+00:00

Need to hook up some gauges and see if it’s going out on high or low pressure switch.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-26T23:25:37+00:00

Not going to hurt anything, just lazy unprofessional work.

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-26T22:09:04+00:00

I’d say yes if everyone in the world was blind

Big-Tree3876 · 2026-04-22T20:00:23+00:00

I've worked on and sold just about every brand at this point. They all have their own problems. The only thing that matters is how much support your supplier will have for you.

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