Hit 1000 service calls before I finally trusted my gut over the manual

I mean, I spent years second-guessing every weird reading because the book said one thing. But after 1000 calls in Phoenix last summer, I started trusting my Fluke meter more than the schematic and fixed a 3-phase issue in 10 minutes that would've taken me an hour before. Anybody else hit a number where something just clicked?

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oscarw8325d ago

Hell yeah man, that feeling when you finally stop fighting your instincts is unreal. I had a similar moment after about 500 calls when I just started ignoring the book on older units and my success rate shot way up.

kelly_nelson9525d ago

Idk, is it really that serious though? Like yeah instincts matter but ignoring the book entirely sounds kind of reckless for something like HVAC work. I mean, there's a reason those manuals exist, right? Maybe it's just me but I feel like you could end up causing more damage than good if you just wing it every time. Not saying you're wrong or anything but I'd be careful about making that a habit. There's a middle ground between trusting your gut and tossing out all the technical specs.