Growing up, like every other child, I never really thought much about what goes on in the house.
For example, all I knew was that if I wanted fresh air, I could leave the house to get it or adjust the room temperature to cool or heat.
When I got to the age of understanding how things work, I started paying more attention to how they appear or what makes them tick. That is when I became curious about household fixtures such as the air conditioning system. I would walk into different buildings and note the difference in air quality or even the placement of ductwork. If, by chance, I passed an HVAC technician fixing an air conditioner or doing ac repair, I’d take a minute to observe closely and probably ask a few questions. That way, I got to see what an air duct looks like or learn about the function of an ac filter. Now, whenever we have scheduled HVAC maintenance at home, I stay observant to understand how an HVAC professional handles the HVAC unit that provides help with indoor comfort. After demonstrating this habit for an extended period, my parents thought I wanted to become a technician or even manage my own HVAC company one day. But I cleared the air by mentioning that I was merely curious about what technicians do at home service. The reasoning being I noted that there are different types of equipment. Some have ducts, others don’t, most are centrally installed, and some are portable. However, a good number are placed on windows. And then there is the geothermal option which I found quite impressive, just resting underground.
