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I grew up not knowing what arctic weather was like.

• Sure I had seen it on TV and knew what it looked like, but I literally could not conceive of that level of cold.

I lived in a place where we wore shorts and flip flops from January through December. Now I live in a place where shorts and flip flops don’t exist. This is the far north, rough and rugged tundra that separates the men from the boys! I really don’t miss the old days, even though the harsh arctic climate is difficult to deal with sometimes. Air conditioners do not exist up here, because there are only a few weeks a year that rise into the 60s or sometimes even the 70s on a particularly hot summer. On the other hand, heating is serious business, and you not only need to have it, you also need to know how to fix it when it breaks. Your nearest neighbor may only be a half mile away, but in the snow depths brought on by winter it might as well be ten miles, so you need to be able to keep your furnace running by yourself. I have a mighty wrought iron stove and furnace in the middle of my main room. It is a wood burning furnace, and for generations it was the only source of heat for the place, I have been told. It still works as well as ever, but it is a hassle to keep feeding it wood, so I use my space heaters most of the time.

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I used to think that baking entailed opening up the tube of cookie dough and slapping it on the pan.

Once I had so much free time on my hands last year, because COVID put me out of work and trapped me in my apartment, I decided to try making cookies from scratch.

It was a disaster, but it was such a fun disaster that I wanted to try again. Over the next few weeks I came to become obsessed with baking, even though I was hobbled by poor kitchen equipment. The vent hood over the oven didn’t work, so there was literally no ventilation in there, and when something burned the whole apartment fogged out! Well, basically every time I turned on the oven it fogged out due to all the crud on the bottom, so I needed an exhaust vent or air filter of some kind. Amazon had dozens of options for plug in air filters I could use in the kitchen, but the problem was too many options! All the reviews were the same, and you know a lot of them are bought and paid for by the big HVAC companies, so I went to the badlands of Youtube for some honest reviews. I spent two hours watching a ton of air filter reviews, and finally landed on one that sounded perfect for my needs. The air filter was also available on Amazon Prime, which meant I showed up on my doorstep the next day. With better air quality in the kitchen, I can really enjoy my cooking process.

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I finally had the opportunity to ask him what was going on outside.

I sat outside watching four HVAC techs discussing my new HVAC equipment. I’m not sure what they were talking about, but none of them seemed to be agreeing. The more the HVAC techs talked, the more they began to move. I felt like I was watching a comedy about speed dating. Everyone on one side was constantly moving to talk to different HVAC technicians. My husband went outside to find out if there was a problem? I saw them shake their heads and then point at the HVAC equipment that was sitting in our yard. It hadn’t been unwrapped, and nothing had been removed so it could be installed. My husband looked at the new air conditioning unit and then at our old air conditioning unit. He had an odd look on his face as he shook his head and joined the conversation. Then minutes later, he came back into the house and went downstairs. He didn’t say a word when he headed back outside to talk to the HVAC technicians again. I saw him roll his eyes as he threw his hands up and came back into the house. I finally had the opportunity to ask him what was going on outside. He looked at me and had a weird look on his face. He told me that it took his input to figure out they had delivered the wrong HVAC equipment. Ours was sitting on the other side of town, where this HVAC equipment should be. He started to laugh and told me we were going to need to wait two more days before we had our new HVAC equipment installed.

 

 

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My girlfriend was constantly telling me that I needed to get out and do more than work.

I loved my job, and although I did work hard, I also had fun.

I loved being a HVAC technician, even if it wasn’t a job that was considered good for women. Even though I enjoyed my work, my girlfriend wanted me to go out with a guy and have some fun. She had set me up on a blind date with her boyfriend’s brother. I wasn’t hepped up to go on a blind date, but I didn’t want to say no when she had already arranged the whole thing. I dressed to impress, complete with makeup and perfectly manicured nails. My girlfriend told me she would pick me up, and we were going to her boyfriend’s for dinner, and then we were going dancing. You have no idea how shocked I was to see a fellow HVAC technician at the apartment. I had never met Brooke’s boyfriend, so I didn’t know who his brother was. Both Charlie and I laughed when he saw me. Then he told me I looked great when I didn’t have a HVAC uniform on. Then he whispered that I looked good in anything. I had to smile. I had a crush on him from the first time I saw him in the HVAC office. He had a killer smile and he was smart. It didn’t surprise me that he was one of the top HVAC technicians in our company. Now, I’m wondering if he’s going to be one of the top men in my life?

 

 

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When the receptionist came out, she handed each of us a booklet and told us to answer all questions to the best of our ability.

I finally passed my test for HVAC certification. I felt foolish needing to take the test twice, but I was told that most people did. Apparently it was normal to get nervous and pull a blank when they got to the test room. Two days after taking the test for the second time, I got my grade. I found out I had aced the test. My next hurdle was to get a job. I had several interviews set up and I was nervous, but ready. I got up early and I ate a good breakfast. My wife wanted me to have something in my stomach so I didn’t get sick, or end up with a headache. I walked out the door, ready for that interview. When I got to the HVAC company, I told the receptionist I was there about the open HVAC position. She told me to take a seat and I would be called when it was my turn. I looked in the room where she directed me, and there were three of the guys I went to school with. My heart fell and I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to sit here for very long. When the receptionist came out, she handed each of us a booklet and told us to answer all questions to the best of our ability. I was surprised to see that it was a test almost exactly like that I had to take for my HVAC certification. I quickly answered every question and handed her back the packet. I may not get the job, but I knew I would get one soon. I was a good HVAC technician.

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The funny part came when one of the team members got overly anxious and dropped his screwdriver into the AC unit.

Being an instructor at a college where they teach HVAC certification courses, I have seen a lot of things. Some of my students have no trouble doing the work and going on to being terrific HVAC technicians. There are some students that no matter what they do, they just can’t get the hang of the job. I had one young man who had me holding my breath in an attempt not to laugh at him. We were in class with some old air conditioning units and furnaces that had been deliberately sabotaged. The future HVAC techs had to go to the furnace and the air conditioning unit in teams, and find everything that was wrong with the HVAC equipment. One team had every spot that was sabotaged, but it took them nearly an hour. Another team quit after an hour and they hadn’t found a single one of the sabotaged parts. Then the third team got up to the HVAC equipment. They were quickly figuring out what our team of instructors had done to the furnace and air conditioning unit. The funny part came when one of the team members got overly anxious and dropped his screwdriver into the AC unit. His embarrassment was quite funny, and some of his classmates couldn’t hold back their laughter but I had to. Fortunately for me, when I got home, I was able to laugh at him all I wanted. It was so much fun watching my son flounder when he lost that screwdriver. He’s going to make a fine HVAC technician one day, but he needs to learn to take his time.

 

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Grandpa wasn’t happy with the way they were doing the work.

My grandfather was one of the original HVAC techs in our area. He remembers when air conditioning was kept only for the rich and for businesses. He often talks about how he would go into a rich person’s home and be treated like he was going to steal something, because he wasn’t like them. He used to say the women were the worst. They would back away when he walked into the house. Some of them would put their fingers beneath their noses as if he had a foul odor. This was all because he worked for a living and didn’t have it handed to him by his parents. Now, he sits home all day and waits for the HVAC technician to come to the house and repair his furnace or air conditioning. Last week, he had a team of HVAC techs at the house. He had a colony of honeybees take over the ductwork in the springtime. After the bees were taken out of the ductwork, it had to be cleaned and sanitized. Grandpa wasn’t happy with the way they were doing the work. He went outside and asked what they were doing? They explained the process and the product they used to clean, sanitize, and take care of any cracks or holes that may be in the ductwork. Grandpa stood there for a couple minutes and then he asked if they could use some help. He was really interested in how they were doing their job. It made me wonder if Grandpa didn’t sometimes wish that he could go back to working as a HVAC technician.

 

 

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I’m not sure what the big deal was, but when the HVAC tech showed up to repair my air conditioner last week, he seemed to be in a huge rush.

Every movement he made was jerky and hasty.

It was like he was on some kind of time limit to get the work done. I watched him from the window for a while when my husband asked what I was looking at. I pointed to the technician and told him that I had never seen anyone so much in a hurry, or so nervous. I truly wasn’t sure what was happening. When my partner looked out, he said the kid looked a bit manic and went outside to see if everything was okay. He sat down next to the kid and started talking to him. I heard him ask how long he had been a HVAC technician. I couldn’t hear what his reply was, but I noticed that he was visibly calming down. A couple minutes later, he was laughing with my husband. He came and told me I should relax. This was the first time the HVAC tech was working by himself. He was nervous and worried about screwing up. Once my husband talked to him and calmed him down, he did a marvelous job on our air conditioning unit. I was really hoping he didn’t start getting nervous again after my husband came into the house. I really didn’t want to have my air conditioning worse than it was before he repaired it. My husband patted my shoulder and told me to relax.

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It was his house, and if he wanted to watch, he would

I had heard that one of the HVAC technicians in our new HVAC company had quite a temper. I couldn’t believe that any reputable company would tolerate the kind of behavior I had been reading about in their reviews. One customer said that she tried to tell him what she had been hearing in the air conditioning unit, and he told her to shut up. He was the expert on HVAC and he could hear the supposed noise for himself if he didn’t have to hear her voice. Another customer said that he rolled his eyes at him and asked who was the HVAC technician? I hoped that when the HVAC company sent a technician to my home, they sent someone other than this guy. I didn’t think my husband was going to be happy if he pulled a stunt like that at my house. When the young man walked into the house, I was fairly sure he wasn’t the HVAC tech that everyone was complaining about.. He was very polite and nicely asked where the furnace was located. My husband showed him to the furnace and started to go down the steps with him, when he turned and told my husband he didn’t need onlookers. My husband didn’t take this well. He said he didn’t care what the HVAC tech needed. It was his house, and if he wanted to watch, he would. The tech picked up a hammer and threw it at the furnace. My husband physically helped him out the door, then called the HVAC company. I don’t think the HVAC tech realized what kind of man my husband was.

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I had to call my HVAC company last week to have my furnace cleaned and prepared for winter.

I wanted to make sure everything was ready before winter started.

My furnace is beginning to get pretty old, and I know that it will soon need to be replaced. In order to keep the furnace working in peak condition, I wanted to make sure I had it serviced, cleaned, and inspected on a regular basis. I changed the air filters regularly, and I never missed doing it. I even had the ductwork cleaned and sanitized so the airflow wasn’t going to cause the furnace to be sluggish. So, when I called the HVAC company, I was surprised to be told they had an available HVAC tech and he could be at the house that afternoon. They told me he was new, and they would appreciate it if I gave them a review on his work. I was okay with this, but I didn’t want to feel like I had to scrutinize his every move. The young HVAC technician really was young. He looked like he was right out of high school. He introduced himself and showed me his badge. He then asked where the furnace was located. Before I walked away, he asked if I minded if he played his music while he worked. He explained that it helped him to concentrate. I wished I could have concentrated while he was taking care of my furnace. He had the music so loud that I couldn’t hear anything. I went to the door and yelled down…twice. I asked him to please turn the music down. I was finally able to talk to him about his job as a HVAC technician.
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