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The HVAC Trade is Still Dominated by Men, But It’s Women Who Hold the Purchasing Power
Posted on April 27, 2021 by admin in Blog_PostsThere is a tendency among many of us in the HVAC trade to gear our communications and sales efforts toward men, but don’t be fooled into thinking that men are your primary sales audience. In fact, women are more likely to hold the buying power when it comes to residential HVAC. Consider this: Women drive […]
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HVAC Rigging: Basic Safety Training Protects Workers, Property and Equipment
Posted on April 13, 2021 by admin in Blog_PostsUse of cranes, derricks and hoists for rigging HVAC equipment is a routine part of mechanical construction, but many HVAC workers have little training in rigging techniques and safety. Not only does lack of training result in damage to property and expensive equipment, it is often the cause of serious injuries and fatalities. During a […]
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Service Call Etiquette Every HVAC Technician Should Know
Posted on March 30, 2021 by admin in Blog_PostsA friend of mine told me about an unpleasant experience she had recently with a young HVAC service technician who repeatedly interrupted her, scoffed, rolled his eyes, and sighed audibly when she spoke. When he brushed past her, uninvited, into another room to access her thermostat, she decided she’d had enough and told him to […]
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IAQ Opportunities and Resuming HVAC Preventive Maintenance After Pandemic
Posted on March 15, 2021 by admin in Blog_PostsIt was one year ago this week that the United States went into lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at which time HVAC work was deemed essential. Construction work was allowed to continue and HVAC technicians and contractors continued to render service such as no heating or no cooling calls, or installations that could not […]
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Upcoming Webinar: Basic HVAC Electricity – Part 2
Posted on February 25, 2021 by admin in Blog_PostsOn January 28th, E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply partnered with York® to present “Basic HVAC Electricity”, a free two-hour webinar. A large group of HVAC technicians, apprentices, and others attended the two-hour program, but due to the superior quality of content and high level of student engagement, E.P. Homiek and York® will present […]
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SMACNA Provides Many Benefits and Resources for HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors
Posted on February 9, 2021 by admin in Blog_PostsSheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association, or SMACNA, is an international trade association representing nearly 2,000 member firms in 97 chapters across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Brazil. SMACNA performs work in industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential markets specializing in HVAC, architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, and various other areas. This year […]
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E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply represents York
Posted on January 19, 2021 by admin in Blog_PostsYork® Commercial Equipment Commissioning Webinar E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply represents York® commercial HVAC equipment. This includes packaged units from 3-ton to 175-ton, three-phase ductless mini-split systems, packaged chillers up to 300 tons, VRF (variable refrigerant flow) systems, and DOAS (dedicated outside air) systems. E.P. Homiek provides free, ongoing HVAC technical training to […]
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E.P. Homiek for Commercial Duct Fabrication & Emergency Service
Posted on January 4, 2021 by admin in Blog_PostsCommercial HVAC contractors depend on rapid, accurate custom ductwork fabrication from E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Fabrication to keep a project moving along on schedule, whether it’s small renovation or a large new construction job. HVAC duct rough-in is one of the first installation activities on most construction projects. A duct system is the […]
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Residential HVAC Outlook for 2021
Posted on December 18, 2020 by admin in Blog_PostsThough 2020 certainly has been a difficult year for many businesses and industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, HVAC contractors have fared relatively well for the most part. Properly-functioning heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are necessities, not luxuries, and from the start of the pandemic, HVAC work was deemed essential by the State of […]
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