Recent rains have washed away much of the greenish-yellow haze of pollen that’s filled the air, coated cars, and made allergy sufferers sneeze and sniffle over the past few weeks. But, unbeknownst to many, plenty of pollen is still lurking, unseen, and wreaking havoc on HVAC systems. When high levels of pollen combine with rising […]
The busy cooling season is upon us, and weather services are forecasting a wet summer with warmer temperatures than usual in New Jersey. Hot weather is good for HVAC companies whose livelihoods depend on keeping customers comfortable during the summer months, but our industry, like so many others, has a number of obstacles to deal […]
Offering preventive maintenance is very good for your HVAC business, for numerous reasons. Service technicians should be encouraged to recommend preventive maintenance agreements to customers and provide information as needed, and owners should consider providing special offers to bring new PM customers on board. Preventive maintenance: Establishes a trusting relationship with your customers. Keeps your […]
E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply will be hosting an Open House at our Union, New Jersey location on May 6, 2022, to express our appreciation for our customers. It’s been a while since we’ve had the opportunity to do so, due to the pandemic, so we’re excited to be able to thank everyone […]
Last Thursday, March 10, 2022, E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply hosted a free, two-hour Hydronics Training webinar presented by Resideo and Honeywell Home. Many of E.P. Homiek’s customers service homes that have circulating hot water systems as their main source of heat, particularly in North Jersey, so this webinar was specifically requested by […]
On Thursday, February 24, 2022, E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply hosted Universal Parts Strategy, a webinar presented by Resideo. This presentation outlined how utilizing universal parts can help make HVAC companies more efficient and profitable and result in greater customer satisfaction. When HVAC systems are in need of repair, time is of the […]
Heating season is still in full swing, and many of your customers are certainly feeling the detrimental effects that dry, unhumidified air can have on health, comfort and utility bills. When selling a whole-house humidifier, here are a few facts your customers should know: Humidified air is healthier than dry air. Dry mucous membranes in […]
The U.S. has officially entered the first stage of the new HFC refrigerant phasedown that aims to reduce hydrofluorocarbon production and consumption by 85% over the next fifteen years. On January 1, 2022, production of HFCs including the widely-popular R-410A was reduced by 10%. While it’s unlikely that this reduction will have much of an […]
One of the biggest mistakes an HVAC contractor can make when a compressor fails is simply replacing the compressor without determining exactly why it failed. If the cause of the failure is not established and corrected at the time of replacement, it is highly likely that the new compressor will fail as well. Repeated compressor […]