Don't you hate this?

Ken C.

It's not so much the fact it's cold outside, it's that you go from a cold outdoors (or cold truck), to a warm house. Elderly people tend to keep their houses extremely warm.

I sweat a lot in the summer. But, sometimes, I sweat almost as much in winter. Because my body is accustomed to the cold, working in a heated house is like working in summer weather, relatively speaking.

If it's a quick or easy service call, it's no sweat. But if it's a longer or more physical call, I usually end up stripping down to a tee shirt. I don't bother putting a sweatshirt or jacket on when I go out to the truck to get a tool or part. The cold helps cool me down. People often ask how I can go outdoors wearing just a shirt. (Even the wife thinks I'm crazy, she's shivering in a 66-degree house, I'm comfortable in my underwear.)

Does anybody else go through the same problem? How do you deal with it?

Ray Landry

That's funny, I have the same exact problem. When I'm at work in ten degree weather I'm in a tee shirt... But, once I get out of work I'm back in a sweater.

jim lockard

Coat on.

What I hate the most is the coat on /coat off as you run back and forth from the truck. I have left more then my share of coats at customers homes over the years. Now I keep the truck keys in my coat pocket so I will not leave the job without my coat.

Wayco Wayne_2

I was

working in a boiler room that must have been 85 today. I was down to my Tee shirt. It wasn't that cold outside but I always try to put my jacket on when I go back outside as quick changes in temperatures can give you a chill and precipitate a cold. WW

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BillW@honeywell

LIFA Underwear

You can find this great stuff at any well-stocked cross-country ski, camping, mountain climbing or winter sports store, or order it from LL Bean. It's made of polypropleyne, and fits like a second skin. Since it's polypro, it can't absorb any sweat, and "wicks" it away from your skin into your clothing. You stay dry and comfortable, and the stuff isn't bulky either. LIFA is only one brand, but there are others, and its the best underwear for cold weather use I've ever found for work or skiing.

Jack, CVMS

Cold Weather Service Calls

Hmmm, wouldn't mind having your "problem".
Here in interior Alaska, our wintertime service calls usually involve a cold boiler room. And when you risk frostbite every time you pull a tool out of the box, some extra heat would be more than welcome. Ever try working in a tight boiler room while wearing insulated Carhartt's?
The only bright side - when it starts getting really cold, say 40 to 50 below, you feel justified in leaving the engine running while you're inside working. That way you at least get to come out to a warm cab when you're done.

Mark Wolff

Jack!

How'd you get time to check things at lunch? Hey it was good talking with you at the Tekmar class in Anchorage. How are things going?

Jack, CVMS

Hi Mark

Been watching for your name to show up here but hadn't had any luck until now.
Been busier than a one-armed plumber with the hives. But starting to catch up now. Good thing, too, as we're just starting to get some normal winter weather - 27 below when I checked a while ago, and headed for -35°F.
Just finished a nice job in a small log house. Radiant, with just a little supplemental baseboard that will be hidden in window seats. A hybrid P/S and full temp. Works great and the HO is tickled pink.
Have you started pumping away yet? :^))

bruce pirger

Well, I claim in most conditioned buildings, it is a few degrees cooler all summer inside than it is during the winter.

That's why I wear shorts year round here in NY State.

LOL...after awhile, you learn to ignore the comments and the stares, and focus on your comfort. Short jaunts outside in shorts, no worries. Longer times, if it is below 20F, something covers the legs.