6:00 AM – Rise and Shine
As a service technician at Richard’s AC Company, my day starts before the sun peeks over the rolling hills of West Virginia. After my essential morning coffee, I check my service schedule for the day.
7:30 AM – First Call in Bridgeport
My first appointment takes me to a residential call in Bridgeport. A family’s AC unit stopped working overnight during one of our notorious summer heat waves. The diagnosis? A failed capacitor – a relatively quick fix that brings immediate relief to the grateful homeowners.
10:00 AM – Emergency Call to Buckhannon
The office radios in with an urgent commercial job. A local restaurant’s cooling system is struggling, and with lunch rush approaching, time is of the essence. The drive through our beautiful mountain roads gives me time to mentally prepare for the task ahead.
Key Parts of My Daily Routine:
- Equipment and tool inventory check
- Safety protocol review before each job
- Communication with dispatch
- Customer education about maintenance
- Documentation and invoicing
2:00 PM – Maintenance in Clarksburg
Preventative maintenance calls are crucial. Today’s scheduled maintenance in Clarksburg helps ensure another customer’s system runs efficiently through the season. These check-ups often prevent major breakdowns later.
4:30 PM – Wrapping Up
As the day winds down, I ensure all paperwork is complete and my truck is restocked for tomorrow. Serving communities from Jane Lew to Fairmont means being prepared for anything.
Working in HVAC service across North Central West Virginia brings new challenges daily, but helping keep our neighbors comfortable makes it all worthwhile.
Remember: preventative maintenance is always more cost-effective than emergency repairs. Stay cool, West Virginia!
