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A typical day

Check the day's route on your phone, load parts into the van and drive to the first call by 8am. A fridge not cooling, a washer that will not spin, a dishwasher leaking. Diagnose with a meter and the service manual, quote the repair, fix it if you have the part or order it and book a return visit. Four to eight calls a day, with driving in between. You write up each job and collect payment. Busy seasons are summer, when fridges fail in the heat, and the holidays.