You watch a HVAC technician work on an AC unit
Although not practical, you can’t help but prod a bit
You briefly scan over your list of things to buy while at the supermarket. Everything seems to be in place. Gathering a few items, you head towards your car and then towards the direction of the store. As soon as you step foot inside you are blasted with hot air. Obviously, their air conditioning must be down. You quickly head down the aisles, grabbing the necessary items and then turning towards the checkout line. Halfway there, you notice a man kneeling down and messing with something, with what appears to be AC equipment at his side. Curious, you creep closer. Upon getting closer, he is definitely working on the internal parts of something. You ask what is he is working on, and he says the expansion valve inside this cooling system. You’re not sure what that is, but it doesn’t look easy. A bit fascinated, you watch a little longer, but not wanting to disturb the HVAC technician, you go to leave, but the man says he is okay with you watching. So, you ask about the air conditioning unit and you learn that there are five main parts of the AC. The refrigerant, compressor, condenser coil, expansion valve and evaporator coil. You talk to the man about other life related things, and he suddenly seems saddened. Although not practical, you can’t help but prod a bit. He spills that he found out his wife is cheating on him and he doesn’t know how to bring it up yet. You widen your eyes in surprise, your daytime job for the past ten years has been couple counseling and you give this man your business card. You thank him for his knowledge of the air conditioning and hope to see him soon.