My next door neighbor was getting an AC repair yesterday.
We share a side yard that is about three feet wide.
My carport is right by the outdoor AC component next door. I work out in the space everyday. So I laid down my folding mats and did my workout like usual. The air conditioner repairman was so close to me working on the cooling device. It was really awkward. I could see everything he was doing. He had what looked like a little propane tank and gauges hooked to the outdoor unit. What kind of test was he doing on the air conditioner equipment? He also was not very professional looking. I assumed a HVAC technician would be in uniform and drive a truck with the logo on it. The guy had a white van, but the logo was faded and peeling off on the sides. His uniform was dirty jeans, work boots and an old ACDC t-shirt. He did not look like he was licensed, certified or using factory tested tools. I guess air conditioner repairs are not cheap. If you are willing to take a gamble on a local handyman, you could save some money. No way would I have let that guy touch my cooling device. I will give him this, he did look like he was actually doing something. I can’t be too sure if he fixed the air conditioner since I tried not to stare at him my whole work out. I really appreciated that he ignored me three feet away from him as well.