NJ HVACR Continuing Education 5-Hour Course October 6, 2018 @ EPH Lakewood November 10, 2018 @ EPH Union Led by NJ-approved instructor Scott Bishop, this course is for Licensed Master HVACR Contractors renewing for July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021. This class will cover residential topics only including regulations and code (board required), safety, […]
All areas of a home, even those that are not regularly occupied, require some measure of air circulation. ASHRAE 62.2 provides residential guidelines for air changes per hour (ACH) for every area of a home under various conditions. Air changes per hour is the measure of how many times the air within a space is […]
If you are an HVAC contractor that’s been avoiding today’s smart technologies and interconnected solutions, now would be a good time to get plugged in, because technology is evolving faster than you might think. If you’re not willing to up your game, chances are your business will be left behind by more forward-thinking contractors. Today’s […]
MERV Rating (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is a standard set by ANSI/ASHRAE that is used to measure the overall efficiency of an air filter. Higher MERV ratings are assigned to filters capturing the greatest percentage of airborne particles and contaminants. Filters with MERV ratings of 1 to 16 are capable of filtering particles ranging from […]
E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply will host the Honeywell Spring Launch Event on May 24, 2018. Lou McKay, Honeywell Environmental & Energy Solutions Representative, will present Honeywell’s latest Home Comfort Solutions for Spring 2018. Honeywell optimizes awareness, efficiency and comfort throughout the home with advanced products and technologies that meet the changing needs […]
Excessive humidity in a home can cause various issues. It can make the air feel heavy and sticky, which in turn requires more heating or cooling to feel comfortable. Too much moisture in the air can also promote growth of mold, mildew and dust mites, and ruin furniture, clothing, electronics, and other household items. In […]
Temperature is an excellent indicator for how HVAC systems are performing, as excessive heat is often a primary sign of trouble. Thermal imagers capture and display thermal radiation, or heat, as colorful electronic images, making hot and cold spots easily identifiable. Thermal imaging is an invaluable tool for diagnosing and solving HVAC issues. Thermal imagers […]
E.P. Homiek will be hosting a seminar on Residential and Light Commercial Airflow Testing & Balancing at our Lakewood, New Jersey location on March 21, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. TAB, or air balancing, is the process of measuring and adjusting supply and return airflow throughout all rooms of a home or building to ensure […]
E.P. Homiek will be hosting a New Jersey HVACR Continuing Education (CE) Course on April 7, 2018 in Toms River, NJ. This class fulfills the 5-hour CE requirement for Licensed Master HVACR Contractors renewing for their second biennial renewal of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020. Instructor Scott Bishop, Master HVACR Contractor and Licensed […]
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF), an HVAC technology that has been commonly used throughout Japan, China and Europe since the 1980s, is one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. commercial HVAC market. Now, fueled by high energy efficiency, flexibility, on-demand control, and quiet operation, VRF is taking root in the high-end residential market, as […]