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04-28-2013, 09:58 PM
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I have worked residential, light commercial for...
I have worked residential, light commercial for many years. Enjoyed the commercial aspect more than residential. Two things made me go over to commercial /industrial. First, the customers. They...
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01-06-2013, 09:39 AM
Thread: Stupidest Service Call you've run!!!
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Company is contracted to perform PM on 30 hanging...
Company is contracted to perform PM on 30 hanging heaters in an empty factory bldg. Customer wants systems maintained so when place is sold no issues with heating systems. Good idea. Completed the pm...
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11-23-2012, 11:28 AM
Thread: Stupidest Service Call you've run!!!
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Several years ago an Ice Storm came thru the...
Several years ago an Ice Storm came thru the area and knocked out power all over the city. Customer call to say her heat was out. I asked her if she was effected by the power outage. Yes I have no...
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10-27-2012, 09:57 AM
Thread: Service Experts?
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Run Run Run
Alot of the statements made here are pretty accurate. I worked at SE for 2 yrs. some of the guys I worked with were good techs, others not so good. Its all about customer service and that's great,...
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05-29-2010, 08:42 PM
Thread: Looking to move to Ft. Wayne In.
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Looking to move to Ft. Wayne In.
Looking to move back to Ft. Wayne Indiana, to be closer to family. Retired Army. Graduated from Ferris State Univ. with an AAS in HVAC. 28 yrs experience with the army and civilian work environment....
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03-04-2009, 06:59 PM
Thread: Military training?
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Army Training 52C school
Toptech, when did you go thru the 52C course. I was an instructor at Ft. Belvoir from 90 thru 93
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03-01-2009, 09:30 AM
Thread: Do you like your job
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I love this job
Started at Ferris State in 79, completed a 20yr career in the army doing this, and now im a service tech for a reputable company. I thank the good lord everyday the job I have. I enjoy getting up and...
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02-09-2009, 07:50 PM
Thread: Trane 4 Ton Heat Pump RTU
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Check sensors
you need to ohm out your sensors. The troubleshooting chart in the unit tells you what the resistance should be depending on what the current temperature the sensor is sensing. Take the temp readings...
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02-08-2009, 08:36 AM
Thread: Relocation to S. C.
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looking for work
try walker white here in columbia, seems they always have an add for help in the paper
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01-25-2009, 09:23 AM
Thread: Military training?
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thanks in advance for your service to our...
thanks in advance for your service to our country. Im a retired ARMY who just happened to be an instructor at the Heating/AC school at APG Maryland. The MOS is 52C Utilities Equpiment Repairer. I...
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06-18-2008, 10:15 PM
Thread: Any Ideas????
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Thanks , will do.
Thanks , will do.
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06-18-2008, 10:09 PM
Thread: Any Ideas????
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Any Ideas????
Sent out to an Apartment complex today on a no cooling call. Found the compressor not running. The unit is a goodman CPKE24-1AB and is a less than 1 year old (heat pump). Checked voltage, capacitor...
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06-08-2008, 09:00 AM
Thread: Formicary Corrosion
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found 4 coils last week, 1 a goodman, 1 a ICP, 1...
found 4 coils last week, 1 a goodman, 1 a ICP, 1 a trane, and 1 a carrier, dosen't really matter what brand, they just all seem to be leaking, all these units were less than 4 years old???
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06-08-2008, 08:55 AM
Thread: Summertime shows up quickly....
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its been hovering between 95 and 100 all this...
its been hovering between 95 and 100 all this week, 4 of us service techs been handling 10 calls per day, to include the service mgr catching some also. On call guy this weekend was swamped. Mine is...
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06-08-2008, 08:32 AM
Thread: PVC/Condensation pipe blowing cold air
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for get those running traps
Please do not install running traps, I end up changing them out on every service/maintenance. Ever notice how rusted and damp the blower side of the air handler is, P-trap is the way to go. Here in...
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12-23-2007, 09:16 AM
Thread: Trane PCB TNS 5 AMP fuse
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It is apparent your service tech dosen't have a...
It is apparent your service tech dosen't have a clue. Get another one. There is a problem on the low voltage side of the operating system. should be easy to find if you know what your doing.
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11-23-2007, 01:15 PM
Thread: Which trade school is the best?
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Only place to go.....
I attended Ferris State University and graduated in 1981. The best hands on training in a school enviroment I have ever been associated with. Would love to be able to go back for their 4 year degree,...
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11-23-2007, 01:05 PM
Thread: How did everyone learn this trade?
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How I learned
I started in this trade back in 1979. Went to Ferris State University and got my AAS in HVAC. Best learning environment other than hands on training.In the midwest at that time was difficult finding...
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11-23-2007, 09:50 AM
Thread: Are You Former Military
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Proudly Served
US Army Retired SFC, 52C4H,I Also spent time within the recruiting command.
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03-03-2007, 07:37 AM
Thread: Service Language
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Service Language
One reason the Services have trouble operating jointly is that they
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03-02-2007, 09:38 PM
Thread: What a way to get rid of the wife
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What a way to get rid of the wife
This 80 year old woman was arrested for shop lifting.
When she went before the judge in Cincinnati he asked her, "What did you steal?"
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03-02-2007, 09:32 PM
Thread: US Military Rules
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US Military Rules
US Marine Corps Rules:
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> 1. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
> 2. Decide to be aggressive enough, quickly enough.
> 3. Have a plan.
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12-27-2006, 08:46 PM
Thread: One Hour Heating and Air
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I totally agree with you. The One Hour company I...
I totally agree with you. The One Hour company I use to work for started off great. I could see where this could be a great company to work for. But with a change of management it went right down the...
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12-23-2006, 10:29 AM
Thread: Performance based pay??
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What about the dreaded call back?????? :confused:
What about the dreaded call back?????? :confused:
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12-23-2006, 10:06 AM
Thread: One Hour Heating and Air
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I use to work for a One Hour company for about 4...
I use to work for a One Hour company for about 4 years. First thing is it is a locally owned company, until One Hour determines wether or not you are worth buying you out. Then you no longer have the...
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