Living in Chicago means dealing with dire weather just about year round! My pal and I experience sub zero hot and cold temperatures, vicious wind chill and feet of snow while in the winter.

• In the summer, temperature climbs into the upper eighties or even the nineties with brutal humidity.

The cost of indoor temperature control significantly impacts the budget. I take entirely nice care of the heater and the air conditioner. I’ve enrolled in a maintenance plan that includes two maintenance calls per year. A licensed Heating and Air Conditioning professional handles the essential inspection, cleaning and tuning of the heater in the fall. He does the same for the cooling system in the Spring. I make sure to replace air filters every six to eight weeks, then because of this diligence, I expect both systems to operate reliably. I was not satisfied when I had some complications with the air conditioner last summer. I noticed a great deal of dust circulating in our breathing air and a musty smell coming from the supply vents. The cooling device seemed to be running for longer cycles and struggling to keep the dwelling nice and cool; Certain rooms felt slightly boiling and sticky. Every time the air conditioner cycled on, I’d start sneezing and suffer from frequent headaches. I finally tied up air conditioner repairs. The professional first checked out the indoor and outdoor components of the cooling device however found no troubles; When he took care of the HVAC duct, he found that small imperfections were allowing approximately twenty percent of the conditioned air to leak out. These same holes were drawing in unconditioned air and introducing contaminants into the living space. A duct sealing process solved the difficulties with operation.

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When I bought a dwelling in Chicago, the heater was nearly brand up-to-date however the air conditioner was outdated! According to the dwelling inspection, the AC device could be expected to last several more years, however since the dwelling required quite a few expensive updates, I was hoping to avoid replacing the cooling system, however i made sure to be conservative with the control device setting, change the air filter properly and schedule professional maintenance in the Spring; The first Summer in our up-to-date home, the air conditioner seemed to operate just fine, however even if the device made quite a bit of noise and seemed to run non stop, the dwelling was nice and cool.

In the middle of June, there was suddenly nothing however sizzling air flowing from the vents.

I checked the batteries in the control device and tried the reset button on the cooling device however nothing fixed the problem. I had no choice however to call a licensed contractor for AC repair. The heat and humidity in Chicago can be extreme. The dwelling quickly became boiling, sticky and horribly uncomfortable. I was entirely thankful when the professional showed up to check out the system, however he took care of the operation and figured out that there was a entirely small refrigerant leak. There was no way to know if it was a up-to-date or an old leak. He proposed recharging the refrigerant and hoping for the best. The maintenance could last for a month or several years. The cost of the maintenance was two hundred dollars, which was far less than replacing the whole cooling system. The maintenance solved the problem for one year. The following June, there was once again nothing however sizzling air flowing from the vents. I was unwilling to invest another two hundred dollars into an old and failing unit. I called the same Heating and Air Conditioning contractor back. This time, I decided to invest into a up-to-date cooling system.
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I came across an advertisement for a portable AC unit that can be worn around the neck.

I started thinking to myself how crazy of a concept this was.

After a little bit more reading, I discovered that this was a great invention. People can wear these portable air conditioners around their necks while they work out, work in the garden, or whenever they want. The wearable AC unit is great for the summer months and people who like to work outside. A lot of the people who purchase these portable AC units are marathon runners. The wearable AC units look a little silly, but they are able to keep the runners cool and allow them to run longer distances. My dad recently purchased one of these wearable AC units to wear to work. He and a few of his coworkers ordered them together and they claim that it has changed the way they work. Their jobs are in a paper mill and the factory can get very hot in the summer months. They both say that wearing the portable AC unit around their neck is comfortable and allows them to work longer with fewer breaks. These would also be beneficial to those working in construction. Labor intensive jobs require a lot of breaks, and with the portable wearable AC units, employers could increase productivity by having them wear these on the very hot days. Although these devices look a little silly, they are becoming more and more popular among the older population and those who work labor intensive jobs.

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I have a job interview scheduled for next week.

I could not believe that I was going to finally get a new job.

I really do not like my current job and this has been an idea for a long time. As the summer months rolled around, I knew that I would have to spend the money to get the air conditioner in my car repaired. Last summer, the driver side vents stopped blowing cold air. I was so frustrated with this. I took the car in to be serviced at a nearby automotive air conditioner repair shop. The man told me that there was a leak somewhere and that the air conditioner needed more refrigerant. He added this to my car and the air conditioner was working for about a year. WIth a job interview coming up, I did not want to have to drive to my interview in a hot car. There is nothing worse than showing up nervous and sweating to an interview. It was so frustrating to me that the air conditioner in my car stopped blowing cold air on the driver side. Why couldn’t it have been on the passenger side? The lack of cold air was starting to bother me. The hotter and more humid the days became, the grumpier and more frustrated I got with the AC in my car. I decided to have the AC replaced in my car. I hope I get the job so that I can pay this debt off!

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The program took almost 2 years to complete, but he was very happy that he took the route he did.

My cousin, Mike, decided that he wanted to learn more about the HVAC industry after he was laid off of his job in sales a few years ago. When the company let him go, he was devastated. He had worked for this company for many years and had learned a lot about the sales industry. The company told him that they were being forced to let almost half of the staff go due to budget cuts. Mike had two young children so he knew had had to think fast in order to continue to support his family. Mike learned about the HVAC industry from a close friend. He had never considered a career in HVAC, but he was willing to do anything to get back on his feet. Mike researched HVAC technician schools in his area and realized that there was ample opportunity for him to succeed in this industry. Mike began his HVAC technician classes 1 month after he was laid off from his job in sales. To supplement his expenses, Mike worked part-time as a bartender while he attended HVAC technician school. The program took almost 2 years to complete, but he was very happy that he took the route he did. Today, Mike works full time as an HVAC technician and makes plenty of money to support his family. He has a schedule that allows him to take time off and travel with his family. Even though he was upset when he was laid off from his job in sales, Mike found the silver lining in HVAC technician school.

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At the restaurant where I work, we see a lot of people on dates.

The setting in the restaurant is romantic and quaint.

We have a wonderful chef who is always looking to try something new. The chef is from a country where cooking is a lifestyle for most people who live there. One busy weekend, the chef and staff started to notice that the restaurant was very warm. Sometimes, when the restaurant is very busy, the temperature inside can become very warm and at times, uncomfortable. On this specific night, there was a lovely couple visiting the restaurant for the first time. After talking to them for a few minutes about the specials and wine list, I noticed that they seemed to be uncomfortably warm. They were a very nice couple and did not want to make a fuss. I soon learned that the air conditioner had stopped working in the restaurant around 2:00 pm. Because it was now 6:00 pm on a weekend, there was no hope of getting an HVAC technician out to the restaurant repair our A/C system. The chef was so upset that the air conditioning system was not working for the guests that he considered closing the restaurant early that night! All of the staff members were obviously against this idea because this was a busy night and they would be able to make a lot of money on an evening like this. After some brainstorming, one of the employees offered to call his cousin who was an HVAC technician. He knew it was a weekend night and he would usually not come out to do a repair, but he owed him a favor. The HVAC technician was at the restaurant an hour later and was able to repair the issue promptly.

 

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The switch was faulty and the thermostat wiring was tangled

I tried to do everything I could to help my furnace when it began running inefficiently. I started noticing how often the furnace was running and how difficult it was to heat my home evenly. Before calling an HVAC professional, I tried replacing the air filter to see if that would help. The old air filter was covered in dust and debri, so I felt confident that the clean air filter I was replacing it with would do the trick. However, even though the clean air filter probably helped a little, I didn’t notice a significant change in the frequency my furnace was running. Next, I checked the outside unit to see if there were any branches or tall grass covering it. I cleared a few sticks and trimmed the bushes back, but I still didn’t notice a difference in my furnace efficiency. I broke down and hired an HVAC professional because I knew I’d done what I could to get my furnace running normally again. The HVAC professional was kind and considerate and he was really impressed with me for replacing the air filter and clearing the outside unit. Unfortunately, the real issue was the fan limit switch. The switch was faulty and the thermostat wiring was tangled. I was worried about the cost to repair the limit switch, but the HVAC professional said it was very inexpensive. I’m glad I did what I could before calling an HVAC professional, and I’m glad the situation wasn’t worse than it was.

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One of the worst things about dealing with my HVAC system is hiring an HVAC professional to come service it.

The HVAC company I use is wonderful, but I hate having to be home for the appointments.

I live alone, so I always have to take a personal day to let the HVAC professional in. Sometimes, I can get away with a long lunch break, but it’s a risk because I never know which HVAC professional is going to show up and how quickly they’re going to work. During my last HVAC service appointment, I was told I’d need to replace my HVAC system within a few months. It was over 12 years old and costing me an arm and a leg to keep running. It felt like I was constantly calling the HVAC company to come repair it and I didn’t have many personal days left. I was worried about the HVAC installation though, because I knew I didn’t know how long it would take to remove the old HVAC system and replace it with the new HVAC system. I took one personal day and prayed that the HVAC company could have everything done in one day instead of two. To my surprise, they removed the old HVAC system and replaced it with the new HVAC system in under 3 hours! Once the new HVAC system was installed, they spent another 30 minutes cleaning up their mess and they were out the door before lunchtime. Thankfully, I was able to squeeze in a half day at work instead of missing a full day!

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Once a year, the HVAC company I work for spends an entire day going over all things HVAC related.

All the HVAC technicians arrive at the warehouse early in the morning, and we start by enjoying coffee and donuts together.

We then spend the first half of our day discussing all the new and upcoming heat and air products. Then, we transition into HVAC safety hazards and things that we need to be on the lookout for. If there’s a new heat and air product, we spend time learning about the various features, prices, and installation techniques. If we can, we spend time learning how to install the new HVAC equipment ourselves so that we’re familiar with it before entering someone’s home. The second half of our day is spent discussing the heat and air safety hazards. Even though Aa lot of the HVAC safety hazards are the same each year, our company thinks it’s important to be reminded of them. It’s easy to neglect common safety hazards when you get too comfortable. We spend time covering everything from electrical HVAC hazards, chemicals, ladder liability, weather conditions, and safely driving our vans. After we’re done learning about how to stay safe while servicing HVAC systems, we spend the rest of the afternoon discussing various scenarios and how to properly handle each one. It’s a long day of training and covering safety hazards, but all the HVAC technicians make the most of it, and the food we get isn’t too bad either.
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