Hand writing a dated entry in a notebook
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Call log template

Copy this into a notebook or a notes app and fill in one block for every call about your HVAC repair issue.

Date and time

Write the date and the start time of the call, and how long you were on hold if it was long.

Who you spoke with

Get a first name, a department and, if they have one, an employee or agent ID.

What was said

Summarize what you asked for and what they told you, in your own words.

Reference number and next step

Ask for a reference or ticket number every time, and write down who is doing what next and by when.