Be sure to tune into The Today Show on NBC television on Tuesday, July 10th to see Jeff Rossen’s Report on air conditioning repair companies.  Meyer & Depew Co. President/CEO Bobby Ring and Meyer & Depew Co. Service Manager John Steinert will serve as the show’s HVAC experts, providing analysis of the work performed by local air conditioning repairmen called to be unknowing participants in this hidden camera report.

The program will air between 7:40 am and 7:50 am EDT on NBC television – Channel 4 in here in NJ and throughout metropolitan New York City.

Meyer & Depew was recommend to NBC by both the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) and North American Technician Excellence (NATE) as a professional and ethical HVAC contracting firm that they could rely on to provide them with technical assistance and commentary for their report.

Potentially fatal consequences.

Unfortunately an emerging trend is for those seeking a ‘high’ to huff the refrigerant out of your home’s central air conditioning system.

Most may be familiar with the huffing of aerosols.  In this case an individual sprays the contents of a can of spray paint into a paper lunch bag and then quickly holds the bag over their mouth and nose and inhales – or huffs – the gases into their lungs.

Now they’re doing it by pressing their mouths against the valves on your air conditioning system.  Much like a bicycle tire, one simply presses on the valve to release the gas.  And just like the spray paint, they inhale the gaseous fumes.

This can have deadly consequences.

The state of New Jersey has revised the Uniform Construction Code to require locking caps be installed on all new systems to prevent unauthorized access to your cooling system’s refrigerant.

Click on the following link to read a recent article on this issue from the New York Daily News:  http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/teens-huffing-freon-air-conditioning-units-experts-article-1.1094953

As 2012 begins we’re happy to announce that we’re expanding the hours that our office is open to better meet the needs of our clients.

Effective January 3, 2012 our office will now be open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.  We’ll also be open Saturdays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Of course, our service department is at your service 24/7 at 908-272-2100.

We hope you’ll find these new expanded hours more convenient to schedule service and sales appointments or for any other needs you may have that we can help you with.

Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Regards,

Bobby Ring – President

November is here and everyone is finally recovering from the long, hot summer months. To the delight of many, the soaring temperatures of August persisted well into September and unseasonably warm conditions continued through the greater part of October. We’re now beginning to experience cooler temperatures, but it was only a few weeks ago that the majority of the homeowners were still utilizing their air conditioning systems. If you’re anything like them, you’ve probably grown weary of the abnormally warm temperatures and long for the brisk chill of a cool November day. Well, be careful what you wish for because the thermometer can quickly plummet to uncomfortably frigid temperatures. The truth is that winter has a tendency of sneaking up on its unsuspecting victims. As a result, it’s important to take timely action to ensure that your home is a warm, comfortable living environment during what could be a brutally cold winter.

Neglecting your heating system can lead to disastrous results. Don’t let Old Man Winter turn your living room into the Arctic Circle. The cold weather and all the discomfort it brings belongs outside. You deserve to revel in the wondrous benefits of winter: hot cocoa, wood burning in the fireplace and the company of friends and family spending time together in a warm, cozy home. Well, you can guarantee these benefits all winter long by making some smart decisions about your heating system right now.

Here’s a good way to start. If you have an aging heating system that has produced questionable results in the past or even if has performed flawlessly, have it inspected soon. It’s important to take timely action for a variety of reasons. Even if it worked properly during the past heating season, there may be hard-to-detect problems, the result of the wear and tear that the system has experienced over the years. If you’re hesitant to spend money on a heating system evaluation, consider it an investment in your peace of mind. Having a factory-trained HVAC technician perform a system evaluation can lead to more energy efficiency and lower heating bills over the next few years. Maintaining optimum functionality can not only save money on heating costs, but also help you avoid expensive future repairs that could have been prevented when they were minor issues.

It’s important to schedule regular maintenance to guarantee uninterrupted cold-weather operation. In addition to having a seasonal check-up performed by a certified HVAC technician, there are some steps homeowners can take to further increase the efficiency of most heating systems. Change the unit’s air filter at the start of every heating season and check it again every few weeks throughout the winter. In addition, inspect the heat exchanger for holes or cracks and make certain there are no carbon monoxide leaks.

Keep your eyes open for obvious red flags. If your house isn’t being heated evenly you should investigate the matter, and if it’s coupled with humidity problems, your furnace could be malfunctioning.

If however your furnace appears to be on life support it may be unwise to perform frequent major repairs that can end up costing as much as a new high-efficiency heating system. Be pragmatic. Remember, it’s an investment. So think long and hard before spending considerable money on an old system that’s inefficient and unreliable.

In the event your furnace system is beyond repair, don’t panic. Take a deep breath and contact your local HVAC or furnace installation company. They can solve your heating woes well in advance of winter’s frosty temperatures. But, this is why it is vitally important to take preventive measures as opposed to waiting until the last possible moment to take action, or worse, putting it off completely.

Remember, don’t rely solely on your judgment to diagnose heating problems. If you have any doubts, call your local heating professional. Supplement his expert service with your own regular maintenance checks and enjoy a safe, warm home all winter long!

The author, an experienced NJ HVAC professional, is Bobby Ring, president of Meyer & Depew, a regional residential heating and cooling company servicing Northern and Central New Jersey.

The National Weather Service reported that a new All-Time High Temperature was recorded today at Newark Airport. 

108 degrees beat the old record of 105 degrees which was last reached in 1993.

Meyer & Depew Co. is open late and we’ll be answering service calls until the phones stop ringing!  Call us if you need us at 908-272-2100!

Robert J. Ring

We’re sad to report the passing of our company Chairman Robert J. Ring.   He started here in 1961 and was partners with his son Bobby.  He inspired all of us and instilled in us the pricipal that if something was worth doing, it was worth doing right.  His dedication to his family and God are shining examples that we all learned from. God Bless You Bob – you will be greatly missed. His obituary follows.

Martinsville: Robert J. Ring, age 72 died on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his home in Martinsville. He was born in Chicago, IL and had lived in Martinsville for 46 years.

Mr. Ring graduated from Fairmont High School in Minnesota in 1956 and Lincoln Tech and he also attended the Newark College of Engineering.

He served in the US Army Signal Corp from 1957- 1959 and was stationed at Fort Monmouth where he met his future wife at a dance.

Prior to his retirement in 2006, he was the Chairman of Meyer & Depew Heating & Cooling in Kenilworth where he had worked since 1961. He was a Certificate Member Specialist of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society and a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers.

Mr. Ring was a 46 year member of the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Dept., and a Communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church in Martinsville. He was the Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troops 146 and 46 in Martinsville where he led a contingent of scouts to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. He was a Member of Our Lady of the Hills Council 5959 of Knights of Columbus in Martinsville and a Past Faithful Navigator of the George Washington Assembly of the Knights of Columbus in Somerville. He was also a member of the 200 Club of Somerset County, an organization which supports Emergency Services.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking and backpacking, especially in the Adirondack Mountains of New York where he owned a vacation home. He was a member of the Hurricane Mountain Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club in Keene, NY and an Adirondack 46′er, having hiked all 46 peaks over 4,000 feet in elevation in the Adirondack Mountains.

Mr. Ring was a lifelong traveler and in retirement spent considerable time traveling in his motor home with his wife, Gail. He wintered in Webster, FL at Florida Grande Motor Coach Resort where he was a member of the Sumter County Civilian Emergency Response Team.

He is predeceased by his parents, Arthur J. Ring and Claire Logelin Ring and his daughter, Kathleen Ring Allegra in 1999.

Mr. Ring is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gail E. Knowles Ring; his son, Robert C., his wife, Pamela and grandchildren, Jennifer and Thomas of Piscataway; his daughter, Allison Ring Abbott, her husband, Mark and grandchildren, Brian and Sarah of Bridgewater; his son Timothy and his wife Theresa and grandchildren Elizabeth and Amanda of Bridgewater; his son-in-law, Joseph Allegra, his wife Patricia and grandson, Matthew of Green Brook and his brothers, James of Chico, CA, Steven of Eden Prairie, MN and John of Levin, New Zealand. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.

If the compressor in your air conditioning condensing unit fails twice in the first five years we will install a complete and new condensing unit.  If the heat exchanger in your furnace fails in the first 10 years, we will install a complete and new furnace.

For any system that we install that is still under warranty and has been properly maintained, we will respond to any request for service the same day that you request it.  We will solve your problem within 24 hours, and if we are unable to keep our promise, we will put you in a local hotel.

The third in a series regarding our unique guarantees.

All employees of Meyer & Depew Co. are tested for drug and alcohol use.  Driving records are regularly checked and criminal background investigations are conducted to ensure that you can trust the people we send to work in your home or office.

In this day and age, we believe it is more important than ever to make sure that we know as much as possible about the folks that we hire to work in your home or office. 

We don’t employ day laborers or subcontractors – only our own employees and we’ve done our due diligence to make sure that we don’t hire anyone that may have a criminal history or poor driving record that would be incompatible witht the best interests of our clients, our employees and our company.

This is the second post in a series where we are highlighting our unique guarantees.  Today we are going to feature our Propery Guarantee.

“All property such as lawns, shrubbery, furniture, doorframes, walls, floors and ceilings are protected during the installation of your new system.  If any of your property is damaged, it will be repaired or replaced to your satisfaction.”

To be honest with you, we don’t have a lot of problems with accidental damage to client’s property.  This is because our technicians are trained to respect your home and your property.  We use drop cloths and wear shoe covers (booties) and we take care to protect your belongings.  In the rare event that we do accidently damage your home or your property, please take comfort in knowing that we will do the right thing to keep you as a satisfied client.

Bobb Ring – President