A date with an HVAC repairman

He also gave me energy-saving help tips to cut down costs

When I saw my mother calling, I could already predict how that call would end. The past year and a half, she had always ended the conversation by asking if there was someone in my life or when I would take them home for lunch. To my surprise, she told me that she had arranged a meeting for me with an HVAC repairman. When I told her I was no longer interested in the blind dates she was always setting me up with, she acted all offended and said she wanted to install a new gas furnace. Since I once worked in a heating corp, I would know all the right questions. I agreed to the meeting since I contacted a heating provider for furnace/heater tune-up. I was going to meet the tech at my parents’ house. When I got there, my mom had a complete brunch prepared. I knew she was up to no good. Since I turned thirty, she’s determined to see me married. I asked the professional from the home services to join me on the terrace to discuss the boiler installation. I also needed to know if I could switch to a washable filter instead of the others I kept replacing every three months. I told him about my whole-home heating system and its problems. He advised me to have my ductwork checked. Based on the information I had given him, the HVAC duct had to be the genesis of that particular issue. He also gave me energy-saving help tips to cut down costs. As for my parents’ system, the new installation could start when they were ready, but they would have to perform duct cleaning first.

 

 

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The drunk HVAC repairman

I did not think much about the noise I heard outside my hotel room until I heard a knock at the door.

I thought it was room service only for me to open the door and find an intoxicated lady.

Before I could say anything, she had already started asking me if my room was warm enough. She started complaining about how the hotel’s whole-home heating system was inadequate. She said that she had even gone as far as to call the heating provider to come and check the boiler installation because even the water in the shower was not warm enough. She started ranting about how the probably never to furnace/heater tune-up seriously. I started getting worried because she was intoxicated and would end up waking up guests on the entire floor. She even went as far as saying that her room was very stuffy because the ductwork was dirty. I had to hand it to her; she knew a lot when it came to the workings of a gas furnace. It all fell into place when she claimed that she was a certified HVAC repairman. She said she would add duct cleaning to the list when the home services company arrived. She asked me to take her to the unit because she was tired of waiting for the heating corp crew to arrive. She even wanted to clean the washable filter herself. When I told her that it would not be necessary, she offered energy-saving help tips. I could not wait for the hotel staff to get her back to her room to resume my reading in front of the gas fireplace.

 

 

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A chocolate treat disaster courtesy of a faulty gas furnace

After being a sous chef in a hotel for eight years, I finally opened a small restaurant that caters for events.

  • As life would have it, we are bound to face challenges now and then.

One time, we were supposed to cater for a wedding. It was a winter wedding held indoors. Everything was going well until we laid out all the food and treats. The bridal party had an array of chocolate treats. The indoor temperature was steadily rising until the chocolate melted and ruined the appeal of some of the chocolate treats. The event planner was missing. I had to take it upon myself to find out what was wrong with the whole home heating system. A gas furnace ran the hall, and all attempts to bring the temperature down failed. It would be hard to get a home services company to respond quickly to save the day. One of my cooks told me that he has a friend who is an HVAC repairman and works for a heating corp nearby. In less than fifteen minutes, the tech had arrived. He did a furnace/heater tune-up and discovered a blocked HVAC duct. I panicked the minute he said that because I was unsure it would be an easy fix. He fixed the ductwork and advised the maintenance team to do duct cleaning within the week. He also cleaned the washable filter. After he finished, the boiler installation was running smoothly, and we had no hiccups with it after that. I was so impressed by the prompt response of that heating provider that I took their contact information so that they could install a gas fireplace in my house and advise me on energy-saving help.

 

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Carrying out a furnace/heater tune-up in my former highschool

After leaving school, I had to go to another home

I was seated in the driver’s seat of the home services truck staring at the buildings that held both good and not-so-good memories. I Was back in high school nine years later, but this time not as a student but as an HVAC repairman. Being in the school compound brought back so many memories. I could not even remember the last time I bumped into some I went with to school. They had scheduled a furnace/heater tune-up with the heating corp where I work. I was also supposed to take some measurements to calculate the size of the new gas furnace they wanted to install in the next few months. Because it is an institution, they needed the budget as soon as possible to take it to the board for approval. I also had to check the ductwork to ensure that it was something that we could work on within the upcoming boiler installation. After the inspection, it was clear that the HVAC duct was ok. It just needed duct cleaning and additional sealing to ensure that it was completely insulated. I also cleaned the washable filter that needed replacing, but since we would install a new whole-home heating system, there was no need to add expense. I hoped the school management would take the energy-saving help tips seriously when we installed the new unit. They were also hoping for budget approval before that year’s prom night. After leaving school, I had to go to another home. The homeowner wanted their gas fireplace serviced. Most people rarely called the heating provider to service their fireplace until it ceased to work.

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A whole home heating day for the gated community

I grew up on a ranch, and most people in that area had farms which meant that the neighbors were about farther away.

  • The fun part was riding a bike to the neighbors home, but that meant not being able to play till dusk.

I grew up and had a family and then moved to a gated community. Now that I am working as an HVAC repairman in a reputable heating corp, I came up with this proposal to have a whole home heating day in our community. The day would include providing quality furnace/heater tune-ups and learning the safest ways to wash your washable filter without damaging it. The residents would know how to check for leaks in your ductwork, duct cleaning, and other simple activities that would maximize the potential of one’s heating system. The technicians from the home services company would do rounds in the houses, give them energy-saving help tips best suited for their unit, and teach them how to seal leaks on their HVAC duct. As for the new boiler installations, the heating contractors would determine the most suitable location for the gas furnace. This particular day would bring help to the gated community residents instead of them looking for help. There were heating providers on standby, ready to sell any vital component needed by the residents. The service would also extend to gas fireplaces for those who have them. The day would be closed by a community party with food, drinks, and games. I hoped that the party would be a hit for both the adults and the children. The party would create an avenue for the neighbors to interact more.

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Upgrading to a new whole home heating system

The only time I light the gas fireplace is for ambiance and the cozy feeling it brings

We are in the middle of winter, and through it all, I have managed to keep my boiler installation functioning optimally. This fall, I knew that I needed to replace the whole home heating system because it had been having issues for a couple of months. I had saved up for the new gas furnace for an entire year now. I needed an affordable but efficient system, and who better to recommend one than the HVAC repairman down at the home services business. We had gone through a couple of heating corps looking for a suitable system. We scheduled the delivery as well as the installation then I headed home. There were about five heating technicians in my house working on the system. Lucky for me, the ductwork already existed. They did not find even a tiny crack or opening on the HVAC duct, and so all they had to do was duct cleaning. Afterward, the serviceman gave me energy-saving help tips to keep my energy bill as low as possible and get the best out of the unit. Like the previous unit, I needed to run an annual furnace/heater tune-up on the system. Unlike the previous system, this one had a washable filter that needed to be cleaned regularly rather than replaced. Following these tips, I have not had to call the heating provider for any repairs within the six months since installation, and the indoor comfort is at its best. The only time I light the gas fireplace is for ambiance and the cozy feeling it brings. Before, it was an additional heat source since the system did not heat the house adequately.

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A few ways to care for you Ductwork

Duct cleaning is not something we regularly contact the heating provider for, but there are several ways to keep your HVAC duct clean and clear. One can use some ways as energy-saving help tips. Even the cleanest washable filter is no match for a dirty or obstructed ventilation system. Ensure that you keep furniture, draperies, bookshelves, rugs, and more away from vents, and routinely vacuum and wipe away any dust that accumulates near your supply vents to let the air flow efficiently through your ductwork. You can use a damp, soapy rag and an old toothbrush to clean narrow slots. Once clean, dry the vent slats to prevent standing water. When removing the vent cover to clean it, remember to turn off your whole home heating system to prevent dust from blowing into your face. Furnace/Heater tune-up needs to be done by an HVAC repairman, but the above are things that you can do to have your gas furnace running smoothly and efficiently. Every boiler installation requires care to be able to serve to its full potential and also to reach the expected lifespan. Such simple steps will help you reduce the number of times you call the home services company for repairs. Those steps will also save you money. Amidst caring for your HVAC system, remember the gas fireplace needs a bit of TLC. So when you are calling the heating corp to come and look at your heating system, remember to have them check the fireplace. Once you have all these covered, you will have very little to worry about when it comes to indoor comfort and air quality.

 

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