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Understanding Electrical, Controls and Microprocessors in HVAC
Posted on December 9, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsUnderstanding electrical, controls, and microprocessors is key to successful HVAC diagnostics and repair. Fortunately, free professional help is available from equipment manufacturers. According to HVAC industry experts, 75-80% of service calls involve electrical. A bad capacitor, a failed contactor, a thermostat that no longer functions properly, or perhaps a malfunctioning condenser or blower motor, for […]
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The Importance of Air Delivery, Flow, Wash, and Pressurization in HVAC System Design
Posted on November 18, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsHow air travels throughout rooms and open areas of a home is one of the most important factors in occupant comfort and HVAC system performance. With proper air delivery, HVAC contractors can avoid complaints and costly return trips and field adjustments down the line. The first step in designing residential and commercial HVAC systems is […]
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Know Your Ductwork Fitting Terminology
Posted on October 29, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsE.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply provides prefabricated ductwork and for residential and commercial projects as well as custom fabrication. Prefabricated fittings can be oftentimes be modified in the field using shears and crimpers to meet a contractor’s needs, providing an economical way to keep job costs down. Many contractors opt for both, mixing […]
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Positive Changes in the New Jersey HVAC Industry
Posted on October 16, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsNew Jersey and many of its municipalities have taken various steps over the past few years aimed at better regulating the HVAC industry and protecting consumers. So far, so good. Implementing changes in the HVAC industry was long overdue. HVAC is the single largest mechanical system in most homes and businesses, accounting for the majority […]
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HVAC Techs Should Understand Your Service Charge
Posted on October 2, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsIn every business, there are things that owners should keep confidential. HVAC service technicians, for example, don’t need know every little detail about how their employer chooses to run their business. There are some things, however, that owners should consider sharing with their service techs to give them a better understanding of their jobs and […]
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Continuing Education
Posted on September 9, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsThis Fall, E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply will be holding several New Jersey HVACR Continuing Education 5-Hour Courses for Licensed Master HVACR Contractors renewing for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2022. This course is required by the State of New Jersey and must be completed prior to July 1, 2020. Currently scheduled […]
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Refrigerant Line Sets: Choose Wisely
Posted on August 19, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsAs a New Jersey HVAC supplier for over 30 years, E.P. Homiek has sold countless line sets to our contractors, and we’ve heard plenty of stories of compressor burnouts, poor system performance, and arguments with manufacturers over warranties. Recently, we spoke with a manufacturer that ran into a dispute over compressor warranties in a large […]
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UV-C Highly Effective in Residential and Commercial HVAC
Posted on August 1, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsUV-C, or ultraviolet light as a method of eliminating microbial growth in HVAC systems and improving indoor air quality has long been underutilized in residential and light commercial sectors, despite the fact that it has been widely touted by industry experts. Fortunately for home and business owners, HVAC contractors are finally catching on to one […]
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The Educated Customer: How the Internet has Changed the Way People Shop for HVAC Goods & Services
Posted on July 16, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsThere is no question that the Internet has vastly changed our lives over the past two decades. It has revolutionized the ways we shop, socialize, bank, find love, consume media, and acquire information. Brick-and-mortar retailers are losing business to online shopping, and most people do some Internet research before investing in big-ticket items. These changes […]
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