Can you share some hvac funny stories?

Sure. One time, an HVAC technician was called to fix a unit that was making a strange noise. When he opened it up, he found a family of mice had made a nest inside. They were all looking at him like he was the intruder!

A friend of mine who is an HVAC tech once had a call where the customer thought their AC was broken because it wasn't cooling. When he arrived, he found that the customer had accidentally set the thermostat to heat instead of cool. It was a simple fix but a really funny mistake.

Sure. There was a case where the hvac unit was installed too close to a wall. As a result, it didn't have proper ventilation. The unit overheated constantly and eventually broke down. It was a nightmare for the homeowner as they had to pay for a new installation.

Sure. In a particular neighborhood, a family had an old hvac unit that was very expensive to run. They replaced it with a newer, energy - efficient model. Their monthly energy bills dropped significantly. Also, the new system provided better air quality and more even heating and cooling throughout the house.

Well, a friend who is an HVAC technician told me about a customer who called because their heating system was making a really strange sound. When he got there, he found that the customer's pet parrot had learned to mimic the sound of the faulty heating system. So every time the heater made the noise, the parrot would copy it, which made it really hard for the technician to figure out where the actual problem was at first.

There are quite a few! Like the ones where the HVAC units have faces and funny expressions.

There was a hotel that had an old hvac system which was noisy and didn't provide proper ventilation in the rooms. Guests were often complaining. They decided to invest in a new, high - quality hvac system. The result was amazing. The rooms became more comfortable with better temperature control and fresh air circulation. The hotel's reputation improved, and they started getting more positive reviews. Moreover, the energy - efficient new system also led to cost savings in the long run.

One hvac horror story is when the system suddenly starts blowing out a foul smell. It could be due to mold growth inside the ducts. Another is when the hvac unit makes extremely loud noises, like a screeching or banging, which can be very disturbing and might indicate a serious mechanical problem. And then there are cases where the hvac fails completely during the peak of summer or winter, leaving the occupants in a very uncomfortable situation.

Sure. Once there was a cat that tried to catch its own tail. It spun around in circles, looking so confused. It was hilarious.

Yes. I know of a situation where the HVAC tech during installation didn't properly seal the ducts. When he came back for a callback due to the system not heating evenly, it was discovered that because of the unsealed ducts, a lot of the warm air was escaping into the attic. This not only made the system inefficient but also led to higher energy bills for the homeowner. The tech had to redo a large part of the duct installation which was a big headache for the homeowner as it took a lot of time and was quite costly.