A Cool Day in the Life of an HVAC Technician

Morning Briefing

As the sun rises, I arrive at the ATS Mechanical office for our daily meeting. We discuss the day’s schedule, ongoing projects, and any urgent service calls. Today, I’m assigned to a mix of residential and commercial air conditioning jobs.

First Stop: Residential AC Repair

My first task is a residential call. Mrs. Johnson’s central air system isn’t cooling properly. After a thorough inspection, I discover a refrigerant leak. I explain the situation to Mrs. Johnson and proceed with the necessary repairs:

  • Locate and seal the leak
  • Recharge the system with refrigerant
  • Test the system’s performance

Mrs. Johnson is delighted with the cool air flowing through her home once again.

Lunch Break and Parts Run

I grab a quick lunch and make a stop at our local supplier to pick up parts for the afternoon’s commercial job.

Afternoon: Commercial AC Maintenance

The afternoon takes me to a large office building downtown. It’s time for their bi-annual maintenance check. This involves:

  • Inspecting and cleaning condenser and evaporator coils
  • Checking and adjusting refrigerant levels
  • Lubricating moving parts
  • Verifying thermostat operation

The building manager is pleased with the thorough service, ensuring their system runs efficiently through the hot summer months.

End of Day: Emergency Call

Just as I’m wrapping up, we get an emergency call from a local restaurant. Their walk-in cooler is malfunctioning, putting their inventory at risk. I rush over to diagnose and repair the issue, saving the day (and their perishables)!

As the sun sets, I head back to the ATS Mechanical office to file my reports and prepare for another cool day tomorrow. It’s a challenging job, but keeping people comfortable makes it all worthwhile.