Last Thursday, March 10, 2022, E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply hosted a free, two-hour Hydronics Training webinar presented by Resideo and Honeywell Home. Many of E.P. Homiek’s customers service homes that have circulating hot water systems as their main source of heat, particularly in North Jersey, so this webinar was specifically requested by […]
On Thursday, February 24, 2022, E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply hosted Universal Parts Strategy, a webinar presented by Resideo. This presentation outlined how utilizing universal parts can help make HVAC companies more efficient and profitable and result in greater customer satisfaction. When HVAC systems are in need of repair, time is of the […]
Heating season is still in full swing, and many of your customers are certainly feeling the detrimental effects that dry, unhumidified air can have on health, comfort and utility bills. When selling a whole-house humidifier, here are a few facts your customers should know: Humidified air is healthier than dry air. Dry mucous membranes in […]
The U.S. has officially entered the first stage of the new HFC refrigerant phasedown that aims to reduce hydrofluorocarbon production and consumption by 85% over the next fifteen years. On January 1, 2022, production of HFCs including the widely-popular R-410A was reduced by 10%. While it’s unlikely that this reduction will have much of an […]
One of the biggest mistakes an HVAC contractor can make when a compressor fails is simply replacing the compressor without determining exactly why it failed. If the cause of the failure is not established and corrected at the time of replacement, it is highly likely that the new compressor will fail as well. Repeated compressor […]
E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal & HVAC Supply offers a wide variety of prefabricated HVAC ductwork for residential and commercial applications to complement our custom sheet metal fabrication services and products. Prefabricated fittings provide an economical way to keep job costs down. Many contractors opt for both, mixing custom-fabricated pieces with factory prefabricated pieces that can […]
Cold weather is upon us and outside temperatures have begun to dip below freezing, which means floors can feel cold and uncomfortable while second stories and lofts can collect too much heat. Radiant floor heating is a form of HVAC technology that can solve many winter heating problems. Radiant floor heating is a terrific […]
Airflow testing and balancing, or TAB, has long been used in large commercial and industrial HVAC systems to achieve peak system performance. It is becoming increasingly popular among residential customers looking to correct low airflow issues that cause problems like inconsistent temperatures from room to room, poor indoor air quality, poor humidity control, and high […]
HVAC contractors know that callbacks can have a negative impact on business, but have you ever calculated how much they actually cost? At minimum, a single callback can cost hundreds of dollars, not in addition to potential damage to your business’s reputation. An unbillable return service call to correct work on a job that has […]
As you know, HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and oftentimes ventilation is overlooked by homeowners and HVAC contractors alike. Lack of proper ventilation, particularly with today’s tighter construction methods and materials, is a common problem that can cause a variety of issues related to health, comfort, and HVAC system operation. Bathroom exhaust […]