Category Archives: Blog_Posts
ECM Motors: Their Benefits and How They Work
Posted on February 17, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsThe days of inefficient single-speed, on-off furnace blowers are gone. Many of today’s units utilize multi-speed motors or variable speed blower motors, also known as ECMs (electronically commutated motors). ECMs are more energy efficient than multi-speed motors, require less maintenance, improve indoor air quality, and provide better humidity control. They cost more up front, but […]
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Fleet Tracking Benefits for HVAC Contractors
Posted on January 29, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsGPS fleet tracking systems are becoming more commonly used these days in the HVAC contracting business due to their significant benefits. Fleet tracking allows business owners to: Know the location of your vehicles Improve driver & public safety Optimize routing and dispatching Minimize wasted time Lower fuel costs up to 20% with fuel efficiency insights […]
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EPH Lakewood Duct Sizing Seminar
Posted on January 15, 2019 by admin in Blog_PostsE.P. Homiek held an Introduction to Duct Sizing seminar on Thursday, January 10, 2019. The purpose of the class was to guide HVAC technicians through basic air physics, duct sizing terminology, and understanding CFM, air changes, static pressure, velocity pressure, frictional loss, and pressure drops. The instructor led a static pressure mapping demonstration and showed […]
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Duct Sizing & Physics
Posted on January 2, 2019 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. An cooling system with undersized ductwork simply […]
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EPH Hosts Airflow Testing & Balancing Seminars
Posted on December 3, 2018 by admin in Blog_PostsE.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply recently hosted two well-attended Residential and Light Commercial TAB/Airflow Testing, Adjusting & Balancing seminars in our Lakewood and Union locations. The seminars began with an introduction to the many opportunities that exist for contractors and how their customers can benefit from TAB service, as proper airflow is the […]
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How Does an ECM Motor Work?
Posted on November 14, 2018 by admin in Blog_PostsThe days of inefficient single-speed, on-off furnace blowers are gone. Today’s units utilize multi-speed motors or variable speed blower motors, also known as electronically commutated motors (ECM). ECMs are more energy efficient than multi-speed motors, require less maintenance, improve indoor air quality, and provide better humidity control. They cost more up front, but they pay […]
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Refrigerant Moisture Infiltration & Evacuation
Posted on October 23, 2018 by admin in Blog_PostsMoisture in refrigerant lines is a condition that can cause serious problems in an HVAC system. When moisture levels in a refrigeration system aren’t adequately controlled it can ultimately lead to reduced compressor efficiency, accelerated system corrosion, and possible compressor failure. Moisture infiltration can occur in a number of ways, beginning with improper evacuation of […]
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Dirt Streaks Around Supply Vents: What Causes It, How to Correct It
Posted on October 8, 2018 by admin in Blog_PostsWhen dirt streaks appear around supply vents, a common assumption is that they are caused by dirty filters or ductwork. More often than not, however, this is not the case. So where is this dirt coming from? There are a few possibilities. The dirt is coming from the room itself. Air leaves a supply vent […]
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Retain Your Customers for Best Lifetime Value
Posted on September 19, 2018 by admin in Blog_PostsCustomer retention should always be the #1 priority of every HVAC contractor. While attracting new customers is a necessity for any successful business, it’s even more important to keep the business you’ve already gained. Depending on what industry you’re in, the cost of acquiring a new customer can cost anywhere from 5 to 25 times […]
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Recent Study Shows Residential Airflow Testing and Balancing Saves Energy & Increases Contractor Sales
Posted on September 4, 2018 by admin in Blog_PostsAirflow testing and balancing, or TAB, has long been used in large commercial and industrial HVAC systems to achieve peak system performance. Now, it is gaining in popularity with residential customers who want to correct low airflow issues that cause problems like inconsistent temperatures from room to room, poor indoor air quality, poor humidity control, […]
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