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Never Replace a Compressor Without Finding Out Why It Failed
Posted on January 8, 2024 by admin in Blog_PostsWhen a compressor fails, it seldom happens due to a defect in the compressor itself. In fact, 90% of compressor failures occur as a direct result of issues found elsewhere in the system. If a new compressor is installed without identifying and fixing the root problem, the new unit will likely fail as well. Loss […]
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The Importance of Air Delivery, Flow, Wash, and Pressurization in HVAC System Design
Posted on January 8, 2024 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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Mastering Duct Sizing: A Critical Aspect of HVAC Performance
Posted on November 27, 2023 by admin in Blog_PostsSizing ductwork is not something that can be determined with a rule of thumb or educated guesswork. Duct sizing boils down to science – specifically, physics – and despite the inclination of some HVAC contractor to fit a tight budget by undersizing ductwork, physics is indifferent to money. A cooling system with undersized ductwork simply […]
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Using the Correct Duct Fitting Terminology is Essential for Order Accuracy
Posted on November 27, 2023 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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Air Delivery, Flow, Wash, and Pressurization in HVAC System Design
Posted on November 27, 2023 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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Maximizing Post-Summer Opportunities: Turning HVAC Service Calls into Fall Sales and Business Growth
Posted on September 7, 2023 by admin in Blog_PostsLabor Day weekend is over and cooling season will soon come to an end. HVAC service technicians and contractors kept busy with cooling service calls all summer long, sometimes working long into the evening when the heat waves hit. Low cooling, no cooling, bad contactors and capacitors, or perhaps a condenser fan stopped working, or […]
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Accurate Refrigerant Line Sizing and Design are Critical for Proper A/C System Operation
Posted on August 14, 2023 by admin in Blog_PostsAs a New Jersey HVAC supplier for over 35 years, E.P. Homiek has sold countless refrigerant line sets to our contractors. We’ve also heard plenty of stories of compressor burnouts, poor system performance, and warranty disputes due to incorrect refrigerant line sizing and design. Case in point: We recently heard about a warranty dispute that […]
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MERV: Understanding Filter Efficiency Ratings
Posted on July 21, 2023 by admin in Blog_PostsMERV Rating (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is a standard set by ANSI/ASHRAE that is used to measure the overall efficiency of an air filter. MERV values range from 1-16, with 16 representing the highest MERV possible in filters that are not HEPA or ULPA. Higher MERV values capture a greater percentage of airborne contaminants, with […]
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Scope of Work for Residential Air Balancing
Posted on June 28, 2023 by admin in Blog_PostsAirflow testing and balancing (TAB) is a final check and adjustment that proves quality design, installation, and performance of an HVAC system. When a qualified air balancer is hired to balance a new home, they first review the HVAC design drawings and make any necessary observations that may assist in the TAB effort. This is […]
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