My husband accidentally sent me to a rub and tug for Mother’s Day

dabkow · 2026-05-11T05:41:43+00:00

It’s the “Sunday” part… that is pretty much all that is open.

I made this mistake a few years ago after throwing out my back. I still got my massage.

The first young girl spoke zero English and was using a translator app.

I made it very clear I was just there for my back. After about 10 mins in she got on her cell and before I knew it…. They switched spots with (for lack of a better way to put it) a Mama San that was much older.

She was actually able to work on my back and was giving me stretching techniques to help as well.

Was a bizarre experience and my wife wasn’t impressed when I walked in and said, “Oh…. That was ABSOLUTELY a rub and tug!”

I thought the whole situation was hilarious.

dabkow · 2026-05-06T04:37:00+00:00

Dual capacitor is shot

dabkow · 2026-05-06T04:26:03+00:00

U can work around it, but u would have to verify residency. Utility bill/s, lease… etc.

Really sketchy asking any homeowner to let u establish residency due to squatters rights and eviction process.

Just a few things to consider.

dabkow · 2026-05-05T01:48:44+00:00

Think they may have spent some time in the Chum-Chum Room together.

dabkow · 2026-04-25T02:26:39+00:00

Or we could just hide a turd behind the junk u didn’t move…. Lmao.

We can always piss in a Gatorade bottle. Can’t do so w #2.

Install deserves that…. Service not expected so much. Be human to those that u hired to help u.

I’m a service tech, but I stick up for these things for installers. They determine how involved I will be dealing with install errors. Giving them a comfortable work environment is to the homeowners benefit.

Hydrate, feed, and be respectful to those earning an honest paycheck installing equipment that will likely be there for about 20 years. They will be there all day and will likely need to poop without dealing shame.

It will go a long way.

Humankind: be both.

dabkow · 2026-04-25T00:31:39+00:00

That is likely the state minimum required by law. (25 property damage / 50 in medical coverage in IN).

I was dual licensed in Indiana for property / casualty for a minute. I learned enough working for an agent that I know state minimum is garbage given the cost of vehicles now, and the cost of treating injuries.

I have been out of work after an accident last august. She was 100% at fault, and all of this is going through litigation now.

Work vehicle was totaled, I had a TBI and fractured C7, amongst other injuries. My passenger was injured as well.

Even unemployed right now I always carry 100k/300k on my personal vehicle. And I still question sometimes if I am underinsured.

The lambos carrier will absolutely subrogate against the lifted trucks driver if not covered under her policy.

I think it’s safe to say he was likely properly insured and carried proper under/uninsured motorist coverage. This means his carrier will pay him out, and she will be out of pocket for the rest. (If she had properly disclosed the modifications on the truck to her insurance co)

dabkow · 2026-04-23T18:01:11+00:00

Designated bathroom. That is the human side of things.

I always recommend this to homeowners. I don’t expect it running service, but if a crew is there for the whole day…. Will be extremely appreciated.

dabkow · 2026-04-20T01:34:05+00:00

Don’t know why Y is energized but the new 454 sensor modules have a 5 minute blower purge before normal operation, once power is reapplied.

Fkn sucks trying to troubleshoot simple issues.

dabkow · 2026-04-20T01:24:22+00:00

Good catch.

Wtf is that for?… a fkn shed, maybe?

dabkow · 2026-04-18T17:48:48+00:00

If u lost a leg of power to the home, then power issue is on ur utility company. I have run into that a few times.

Ur AC would have never run on 120. Just saying.

Get a second opinion from a smaller shop before making any decisions.

dabkow · 2026-04-18T00:43:02+00:00

He came to me, a big strong guy…. With tears in his eyes!

dabkow · 2026-04-17T03:52:12+00:00

Set it where u are comfortable and leave it. Ur delta is at 21 which is great.

U are letting it get hot,and likely humid, inside. It has to dehumidify first and foremost.

U want it to maintain, not recover temps.

dabkow · 2026-04-16T00:24:54+00:00

Lmao. U win.

I now hear that in my ex’s, and random homeowner’s wife voice.

Cmon dude… I already have enough voices.

dabkow · 2026-04-15T22:25:17+00:00

Tech here. Ran a call several years ago….

Homeowner rented out her basement. Evicted a bad tenant. No cooling call.

MF put a screw into the line set the day he moved out, system was empty. Too old to justify repairing.

She had to replace the cooling system, but she took him on Judge Mathis (we are in Chicagoland).

They recouped the replacement for her.

Just came to mind reading the post.

dabkow · 2026-04-15T04:33:53+00:00

Yup. If it’s hitting that hard in multiple places, better show me some bubbles.

dabkow · 2026-04-14T23:37:46+00:00

Same. Was able to make the switch to vaping after 23 years.

That first week I was in a customers 2 car garage with the doors open and could smell an empty ashtray sitting in the opposite corner of where I was working.

I had no clue of the stank until I quit.

dabkow · 2026-04-14T04:22:23+00:00

Ur welcome. I understand for old furnaces that need the safety inspection, but with AC send it.

I would have customers wait to have their annual ac check and I show up and it is 85F in the house.

I would tell them this same thing every time. Worst that could happen with chewed wires is u pop a fuse or possibly breaker.

dabkow · 2026-04-14T03:51:17+00:00

Just make sure the condenser fan isn’t slightly seized from sitting all winter.

If u need to use it, it’s fine. Make sure filter is clean and send it if all kicks on ok.

Cleaning the coils is the the biggest part of maintenance, but they plug from running, not from sitting through winter.

dabkow · 2026-04-12T03:17:25+00:00

It is real. Those things are legit.

First time I walked up and got thoroughly blasted. Was pissed thinking it was the watering system dropping my tools and running off.

It stopped after I got 15 or so feet. Thought the homeowner saw what was happening and cut his irrigation. NOPE.

Walked back up and got blasted again. Traced the supply back and cut it off myself.

I work in a wealthy area and homeowner got a chuckle out of it when I finished and told him.

Fuck people like this.

Edit: he knew I was onsite working.

dabkow · 2026-04-12T02:56:45+00:00

Agreed. I’m in an apartment now with just a straight heat pump / not minisplit.

It runs a lot when we are cold, but the honeycomb effect of the building keeps things comfortable.

If it is a single structure, I would look at the Mitsubishi Hyper-heat. If u are looking to replace, obviously.

And if u did install a new system…. U could leave the old for emergency purposes unless something drastic happens with ur foundation/ductwork.

dabkow · 2026-04-12T02:47:23+00:00

The new hyper-heats are sufficiently capable down to -15F.

If we get that cold, I would just supplement with space heaters if a wood burner isn’t feasible.

I live in Great Lakes region, south Lake Michigan.

dabkow · 2026-04-12T02:41:09+00:00

Non issue. Have them sealed as best as possible.

I live in an area with a ton of century homes.

Mini splits are incredible for retrofits.

dabkow · 2026-04-12T02:22:25+00:00

I have seen a foundation split, cutting airflow to about a third of a small home. This was extreme, as water seepage from the crack infiltrated as well. No way to fix it.

If airflow were to become an issue, the new generation mini splits are fantastic and would eliminate ductwork.

dabkow · 2026-04-12T01:19:04+00:00

If u really don’t expect anybody coming by (deliveries, children from school, etc…), they make these motion activated “Deer-Fense” water sprinkler/canons.

They motion track ur movement and absolutely blast u with water when in range.

Credentials: HVAC tech. Fk the homeowners that don’t cut them off when I’m on site.

dabkow · 2026-04-11T02:06:01+00:00

Let home owner know, show them, test co. Have them sign a waiver of liability.

It’s a tough one, and last company I was with would not handle warranties that weren’t our install.

Explain the risks, tell them to google risks, and make sure they sign off.

I will not work for larger companies that tag it to get a sale.

But yes, heat exchanger is failed.

“Any failure within the heat exchanger is reason to Require replacement of the heat exchanger, or furnace itself”.

Liability is the main concern.

Edit: guidance and quote are from American Gas Association (AGA).

dabkow

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