6:00 AM – Rise and Shine
The day starts early when you’re in the heating repair business. After my morning coffee and breakfast, I check my service schedule for the day. Today’s route takes me through Downers Grove and Elmhurst, with emergency calls potentially coming in from anywhere in our service area.
7:30 AM – First Call
My first stop is at a colonial-style home in Downers Grove where the furnace isn’t producing enough heat. These older homes often present unique challenges, but that’s what makes this job interesting. After a thorough inspection, I find the culprit: a worn-out blower motor.
10:00 AM – Scheduled Maintenance
Next up is a routine furnace service in Elmhurst. Preventative maintenance is crucial, especially during these harsh Illinois winters. I:
– Clean the burners
– Check heat exchanger
– Test safety controls
– Replace air filters
– Calibrate thermostat
1:00 PM – Emergency Call
During lunch, we get an urgent call from Oak Park – a family with no heat. These situations remind me why I love working at Berwyn Western. There’s nothing more satisfying than restoring warmth to a cold home, especially when there are young children or elderly residents involved.
3:30 PM – Heater Installation
The afternoon involves completing a new heating system installation we started yesterday in Naperville. Working with modern, energy-efficient systems is always exciting, as we can help homeowners save on their utility bills while ensuring reliable comfort.
5:30 PM – Wrapping Up
Before heading home, I complete my service reports and prep the van for tomorrow. In this business, you never know what challenges the next day might bring, but that’s exactly what makes working in HVAC service so rewarding.
Being prepared for anything is essential in this line of work, whether it’s a simple maintenance check in Berwyn or an emergency furnace repair in Naperville. Every day brings new opportunities to help our neighbors stay warm and comfortable during the cold Illinois winters.