“Does it feel hot in here?”
Three days into our five day stay at an Airbnb in Rowlett, Texas, the air just didn’t feel right. It wasn’t that hot outside. Highs in the seventies. And I could hear the air conditioner running. But I could tell something wasn’t right.
Last night was uncomfortable. I kicked off the covers several times. A quick glance at the thermostat confirmed my suspicions. The temperature was set for 72, but the room was at 76.
What should I do? I could call the host. It’s their place, their problem. But I wasn’t that uncomfortable. Maybe there’s a simpler solution.
I went out back to see if the compressor was running. It wasn’t. I know enough to know that’s a problem. Next stop: the circuit breaker panel. I walked out into the garage, but found no breaker box. What about the closet where the hot water heater was? Nothing. A storage closet. Nope. Hallway closet? Bingo.
I opened the door to find labels on all the breakers. How nice. And sure enough, the compressor breaker was tripped. When I reset it, I heard the compressor kick on. Yes!
I listened closely over the next two days, and was thankful that everything worked as it should. I let the host know so she could have it checked out.
I love troubleshooting and fixing problems like this in the places where we stay. I’ve fixed gates, windows, and toilets in the past. I want to be the kind of guest you want to have in your short-term rental.
Waite for it... 