Jeff Huntington

As sure as the sun will rise.... #skstorm

@slye Contractor here. I talk certain people out of heat pumps because it doesn't make financial sense in our region. It really depends on your gas costs and electric costs.

Most HVAC contractors in America are trying to keep you in the 1990s. I had $15,000 cash to spend on a cold-climate heat pump. Nearly every contractor I contacted tried to talk me out of it or over-quote me an outrageous amount to deter me away. One guy spent 20 minutes explaining why variable-speed heat pumps are a scam. Another literally said he wouldn’t put one in his own house. Why? My guess: 1) They are ignorant of the latest technology 2) They don’t have the training to install/service the new systems 3) Their pockets get filled from big box old school HVAC manufacturers if they sell them Unfortunately, a new HVAC for most homeowners is very urgent so these contractors use this time crunch to overcharge or upsell inferior systems. Luckily, I bought a couple of $130 window AC units to hold me over for 2 weeks while I reached out to 15+ contractors. I received quotes ranging from $10,000 to over $24,000. Only 2 of the quotes included a modern cold-climate heat pump. After price matching and negotiations, I ultimately chose a Daikin Aurora Fit cold-climate inverter heat pump + 97% modulating gas furnace (true dual-fuel setup) Total cost after rebates = $13,000 This system usually goes for around $20,000. Here are the key takeaways I wish I had known before I started shopping: 1. Always demand a real Manual J load calculation. Don’t settle for a “rule of thumb” or register count. I had 3 different contractors give me 3 different sizes until one actually ran proper software. 2. True variable-speed inverter technology is worth it especially in a multi-level home. It runs longer at lower speeds, gives much better dehumidification, smoother temperatures, and is noticeably quieter. 3. Dual-fuel (heat pump + high-efficiency gas furnace) is often the smartest move in mixed climates (like my home in Louisville). The heat pump handles most of the year efficiently while the furnace only kicks in on the coldest days (if necessary) 4. Shop aggressively and negotiate hard. Buy yourself some time with some temporary/portable units. I got competing quotes and used them to drive the price down significantly. 5. Duct sealing, correct sizing/tonnage, and proper installation matter more than most people realize especially in older homes. 6. Have a detailed checklist to vet each contractor. An extremely helpful guide I had throughout the process was from @energysmartwv So why did I insist on cold climate heat pump? • Way better temperature balance upstairs (even without zoning) • Excellent dehumidification in humid summers • Significantly quieter operation • I’m expecting to save $60/month on electricity • Less reliance on gas and possibly eliminating the need altogether Modern cold-climate heat pumps are no longer experimental. They’re one of the smartest upgrades most homeowners can make right now. Do your homework to make sure you are getting the best system possible for your home. Don’t let old school contractors keep you in the past. Have you installed (or considered) a heat pump in a cold or mixed climate? Were the contractors helpful or did they try to talk you out of it?

@otter_ai I'm about to cancel 9 seats with you guys I've had for a year now because you can't seem to be able to send invoices to our accounting department. Ticket opened in November. @Goopt can you please look into this?

@trq212 Assume not avail for Bedrock users?

We've added a new command to Claude Code called /insights When you run it, Claude Code will read your message history from the past month. It'll summarize your projects, how you use Claude Code, and give suggestions on how to improve your workflow.

@OfficialLoganK Oh yes please!

Reply here or DM me :) will add folks in as much as we can

Big upgrade to vibe coding in @GoogleAIStudio lands in Jan, but if you want to test early… 👇🏻

@OfficialLoganK lol holy shit this is incredible.

One of the early Gemini 3 tests I did was take the bouncing ball example and try to make it 10x harder, Gemini 3 Pro crush it in 1 shot... (not best of N, literally first prompt made this)

@ragstoriches_3 @Schnitzy48 CFL saw a 30% drop in viewership over a ten year period. There are marketing problems and there are product problems. It doesn't have to be one or the other. Most companies focus on both.

@Schnitzy48 Changing the field size does nothing to accomplish this. Actually making it accessible online will. CFL+ is a disaster that only works half the time at best. Market the league better and fans will come.

I understand the CFL is changing and I empathize with people who are turning in their CFL fan cards. But I’m also sad and angry you’re doing this. The league we adore is lesser without you. This isn’t your league, it’s our children’s league. It needs to survive. 🧵👇

@SHW0001234 @CappyD @CFL I'm sure you are aware by now but the CFL is dead whether or not you walk away. The clubs aren't going to run a charity League forever. Money comes from someone. The Monday presser easily could have been the "WERE DONE" one.

@CappyD @CFL I've been a fan for 60 years. I'm not now. Won't renew my season tickets after 35 years. CFL is dead to me.

Dear @CFL. We see what you are doing... Here's the thing. If people want to watch the American version of football, they will watch the NFL. How did the XFL, USFL etc. do as NFL knockoffs? The #CFL will always have their hardcore fans, and instead of Americanizing OUR game, you should instead be trying to develop more fans of the Canadian game. The new commish is a paid stooge whose job is to slowly turn our game into the NFL north. Be careful what you wish for.

@PositionPicksFF @ToddLlewellyn Great tank sticker, Todd. 👏

@ToddLlewellyn There’s a sticker on mine that has the number for Llewellyn plumbing.

Pretend you go to take a shower today and you have no hot water. You go look at your water heater and there is water on the ground by it. You have never hired a plumber before. How are you going to find one?

@TheLanceAdams @PhotoModeGamer Still trying to set up the date.

@hunto @PhotoModeGamer did you kiss him? it works great

Used this guide to revive Boost for Reddit github.com/wchill/revance…

@WilsonCompanies Foil tape.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear "Chuck in a truck"?

@DokaRyan Going to the sun road is insanely beautiful.

Heading to Montana in July, whats there we NEED to film?

@ToddLlewellyn I don't think the message matters as much as the persistence and timing. We had 3 touch points asking for the review. CSR (before call), tech in person, email immediately as tech is leaving with link. Went from 14 to 1000 in a couple of years. Techs must ask - thats key.

When we finish a job my customer gets a text that says: Hi, Todd! Thank you for choosing Llewellyn Plumbing Inc.. Could you take 30 seconds to leave us a review using the following link? Thinking of changing to the following, what do you think? continued...

@trentjhughes Hiring green works but you need a solid sales and training process and need to sift through some rocks to find a 💎. Sales people are worth as much as the business can support their comp!

Is hiring expensive sales people ever worth it? $150k+ salaries + commission (all in $250k+)? It seems like most business owners prefer to hire greener sales people that they can train up... Thoughts?

@EvanLyseng A Sasky friend of mine did this and it sounded like the absolute greatest experience ever.

@_catwu Hey Cat - has there been any change in efficiency or token optimization of Claude Code since release? The token consumption was eye watering in the first 10 minutes I used it right around release.

Wrapping up our week of Claude Code updates with a much-requested feature: web fetch. This eliminates a major context-switching pain point. Here's how it works:

@jenniferelle_ The people of Regina should not live in fear because legal frameworks prioritize offender rights over community safety.

This man kidnapped and sexually assaulted an 8 year old CHILD. He was on probation at the time for an assault on a different minor. He’s set to be released in Regina today. He is high risk to reoffend. Beware of Jared Charles. panow.com/2025/03/18/man…

@bonapartay It should be exactly as detailed as the specific shit you should/can/want to manage on a regular basis.

How detailed is your P&L / chart of accounts. About to redo mine and trying to decide how detailed I want to get.

@OfficialLoganK Would love to see real time consumption/costs from API usage similar to Anthropic/OAI.

Based on the feedback about the difficult to find 2.0 Flash Experimental Image Generation 🖼️, we updated the model list (moved it higher up) and the name (made it descriptive). Many more improvements in the works landing early next week, hang tight!

@Will_Schryver I have a strong love/hate relationship with that demo. Some of the biggest tickets ever driven by necessity from the cheapest/grindiest customers. "My Viessman went down and I expect full replacement" type shit.

I bought an HVAC company and immediately told the guys we’re focusing on a new demographic. This is where we’re going