Sunday, Shot in the Ass!

I woke up at 8:00 AM (really 7:00 AM) and went out to heat up a cup of coffee. I immediately noticed that it seemed a bit cold. So, I checked the thermostat and it was 63 degrees F.! What the hell?

My first thought was I messed up changing the time on the thermostat, but I know the furnace was working after I did that. I tried everything I knew to get it to kick on, but nothing, just an annoying buzz. So, I called DTE (I have a major appliance repair contract with them) and reported it. They said they would have somebody out to look at it between now (say 9:00 AM) and 5:00 PM. Depending on the timing, this could seriously affect my funeral home and Mom trip.

I turned on the electric heater in the fireplace. Its 40 degrees F. and raining outside, so I don't think I need to get out the propane heater just yet.

I shaved and showered (first time all morning I was warm) and then made some breakfast. I heated up a can of roast beef hash and topped it with two eggs over-easy. I cleaned up the dishes and then decided to get back in bed and watch some TV.

At 2:30 PM, I still hadn't heard from anybody, so I called DTE back. No, I was still on the list and it had been assigned to a tech. I just have to wait. So, I made another pot of coffee and washed the main bathroom.

At 4:30 PM, there was still no sign of him. It's been raining steadily all day and now my backyard is starting to flood. At 5:00 PM, I called again. They said the appointment is still open, so they will be here sometime today.

Okay, so I admit, when it was 7:00 PM, I called them back. They assured me someone would still be coming tonight. I took out the leftover spaghetti and meatballs. I ate dinner watching TV.

The repairman finally showed up at 9:30 PM. He checked it out and said my draft induction motor was burned out. Fortunately, he had one on his truck, so he replaced it. He also replaced my flame sensor while he was at it. He left just after 10:00, heading for his last customer of the day.

I turned off the electric heater in the fireplace and then went to bed.