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Troy Xifo Promoted to Branch Manager of EPH Union
Posted on February 7, 2023 by admin in Blog_PostsE.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_PostsA 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_PostsE.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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Ductless Mini-Split Systems Gaining Popularity in Commercial Applications
Posted on December 5, 2022 by admin in Blog_PostsDuctless mini-splits have been popular in the residential sector for quite some time now, but over the last few years, they’ve been finding their way into many commercial applications. Design engineers are increasingly relying on these systems for their versatility, compact design, and reliability in providing a better environment. In commercial applications, cooling-only ductless mini-split […]
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HVAC Service Technicians Should Understand Their Company’s Service Charge
Posted on November 17, 2022 by admin in Blog_PostsThere are things in every HVAC company that an owner wants to keep confidential, and the average service technician doesn’t need to know every little detail about how the company business is run. There are some things, however, that owners might want to consider discussing with service technicians to give them a better understanding of […]
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Refrigerant Moisture Infiltration and Evacuation
Posted on November 3, 2022 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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New SEER2 Efficiency Standards Take Effect in 2023
Posted on October 17, 2022 by admin in Blog_PostsA big change is coming to the HVAC industry starting on January 1, 2023, when the Department of Energy’s new SEER2 standard will go into effect for all newly-manufactured commercial and residential air conditioners and heat pumps. The SEER rating, or seasonal energy efficiency ratio, measures a unit’s cooling output during a typical cooling season […]
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Ten Ways to Help Keep Heating Costs Down this Winter
Posted on September 28, 2022 by admin in Blog_PostsNew Jersey home heating costs will rise this winter, with natural gas prices expected to increase by 16-25% and heating oil prices going up, as well. Here are ten things you can do to help keep energy costs down: Have a reputable HVAC service company evaluate your heating system to make sure your furnace or […]
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E.P. Homiek Winter Training to Focus on Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Posted on September 12, 2022 by admin in Blog_PostsIt’s almost that time of year again when cooling season comes to an end, heating season begins, and E.P. Homiek resumes our webinar training series. Hundreds of EPH customers have attended our webinars over the years, which are held every other Thursday at 4:30 p.m. (except holidays, of course) and are free of charge to […]
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Heatwave Service Calls: Addressing Customer Concerns When Temps Exceed Design Conditions
Posted on August 16, 2022 by admin in Blog_PostsEvery seasoned HVAC contractor knows that when temperatures soar during a summer heatwave, so does the volume of incoming calls from customers complaining that their air conditioning system isn’t sufficiently cooling their home or business. Some of these complaints are, of course, due to a malfunctioning A/C system, but when temperatures reach the upper 90°s […]
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