Category Archives: Blog_Posts

• Fire Damper Installation Basics

  Posted on June 14, 2023 by admin in Blog_Posts

  The purpose of a fire-rated wall or ceiling is to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. Whenever there is any penetration of a fire barrier, which can include ductwork, electrical conduit, plumbing, and refrigeration lines, the integrity of the wall must be maintained. In general, fire dampers are required where air ducts penetrate a […]

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• Sealing Duct Leaks Maximizes HVAC System Efficiency

  Posted on May 31, 2023 by admin in Blog_Posts

  Identifying and sealing duct leaks is one of the best things you can do to increase HVAC system efficiency and decrease energy consumption. While it’s impossible to achieve a 100% leak-free system, duct systems commonly lose as much as 30% of conditioned air, so it’s important to minimize duct leakage as much as possible. Here […]

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• Universal Spare Parts are Essential to a Profitable HVAC Parts Management System

  Posted on May 3, 2023 by admin in Blog_Posts

  One of the key ways an HVAC service company can keep their overhead low and customer satisfaction high is to stock universal replacement parts. The clock starts ticking the moment an HVAC service technician arrives onsite, and the ready availability of any parts they’ll need helps keep these service calls efficient and profitable. Stocking multiple […]

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• E.P. Homiek Emergency Duct Fabrication

  Posted on April 12, 2023 by admin in Blog_Posts

  On a Friday afternoon just before a three-day holiday weekend, E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply received a call from an HVAC contractor who found himself in dire straits. Closings for two large new Jersey Shore homes were approaching quickly, and the builder needed the HVAC systems to be completed as soon as possible […]

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• Is UV-C a Good Choice for Residential Systems?

  Posted on March 27, 2023 by admin in Blog_Posts

  Over the past several decades, ultraviolet light, or UV-C, has emerged as a highly effective method of eliminating microbial growth in HVAC systems. It was primarily used in commercial air handlers for many years, but the pandemic raised awareness of its efficacy as a germicide and its popularity is steadily rising in residential and light […]

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• ECM Motors in HVAC are Proven to be Far Superior, But They Can’t Solve Every Problem

  Posted on March 9, 2023 by admin in Blog_Posts

  When the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fan Furnace Efficiency Rating (FER) went into effect in 2019, HVAC equipment manufacturers made the shift from PSC to ECM, or electronically commutated, motors in all new units. ECM motors are substantially more energy-efficient than PSCs, and the DOE estimates that the switchover to ECMs will save more than […]

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• Think Ahead to the Summer Cooling Season: 8 Tips to Make Your HVAC Company More Profitable

  Posted on February 23, 2023 by admin in Blog_Posts

  Now that it’s almost March, it’s time for HVAC contractors to start thinking about cooling season. Smart contractors start preparing for summer now, even though the weather is still a bit cold and gray. Here are some important things you might want to consider: Supply chain issues with HVAC parts and equipment that are typically […]

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• Troy Xifo Promoted to Branch Manager of EPH Union

  Posted on February 7, 2023 by admin in Blog_Posts

  E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply is pleased to announce that Troy Xifo has been promoted to Branch Manager of our busy Union, New Jersey location. Troy joined E.P. Homiek in 2020 as Outside Sales Representative after serving five years in that position at Ferguson. He has years of supply house experience and extensive […]

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• Cold Snap Provides HVAC Contractors with an Excellent Opportunity to Sell Their Services

  Posted on January 9, 2023 by admin in Blog_Posts

  A few weeks ago, an arctic front moved across the U.S., bringing single-digit temperatures to our area. The freezing weather didn’t last long, but it was enough to get HVAC and plumbing contractors’ phones ringing off the hook with customers complaining of no heat, low heat, cold rooms, frozen pipes and drains, no water, you […]

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• E.P. Homiek Hosts Goodman Webinar on Airflow and Refrigerant Diagnostics

  Posted on December 20, 2022 by admin in Blog_Posts

  E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply had a huge turnout for our December 15th free webinar on “Airflow & Refrigerant Diagnostics”. The event was well-attended by apprentices and seasoned HVAC technicians alike. Instructed by Dean Altemus, Regional Technical Service Manager at Goodman/Daikin Comfort Technologies, the one-hour webinar focused on measuring static pressure, preinstallation considerations, […]

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