It’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 […]
Every 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 […]
When Edward P. Homiek first opened his sheet metal fabrication business in 1987, he’d already established himself in the local HVAC community as a talented sheet metal fabricator. Thirty-five years later, E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply is thriving, and Ed is still known for his friendly accessibility to customers and hands-on management style. […]
Most residential homes are basically sealed boxes in which air is circulated and conditioned, and exhaust fans are often needed to help eliminate fumes, odors, moisture, gases, and various other IAQ issues that can affect the air quality of a home. A good exhaust system creates negative pressure that pulls in fresh outside air. Attic […]
The ductless mini-split system was first developed in Japan and marketed in the 1950s by Mitsubishi and Toshiba. This innovative invention was born of necessity as Japanese homes were generally smaller than standard U.S. homes and, with their thin walls and compact neighborhoods, unable to accommodate the ductwork, grills, registers, air handlers, condensers, and furnaces […]
Gray skies and a light rain prevailed over New Jersey on Friday, May 6, 2022, but that didn’t stop the impressive turnout of customers for the E.P. Homiek Open House held at our Union location. Several manufacturer representatives were on hand to demonstrate their equipment and field customer questions, including Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, […]
Recent rains have washed away much of the greenish-yellow haze of pollen that’s filled the air, coated cars, and made allergy sufferers sneeze and sniffle over the past few weeks. But, unbeknownst to many, plenty of pollen is still lurking, unseen, and wreaking havoc on HVAC systems. When high levels of pollen combine with rising […]
The busy cooling season is upon us, and weather services are forecasting a wet summer with warmer temperatures than usual in New Jersey. Hot weather is good for HVAC companies whose livelihoods depend on keeping customers comfortable during the summer months, but our industry, like so many others, has a number of obstacles to deal […]
Offering preventive maintenance is very good for your HVAC business, for numerous reasons. Service technicians should be encouraged to recommend preventive maintenance agreements to customers and provide information as needed, and owners should consider providing special offers to bring new PM customers on board. Preventive maintenance: Establishes a trusting relationship with your customers. Keeps your […]
E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply will be hosting an Open House at our Union, New Jersey location on May 6, 2022, to express our appreciation for our customers. It’s been a while since we’ve had the opportunity to do so, due to the pandemic, so we’re excited to be able to thank everyone […]