Comments for Bobby’s Energy Blog | Meyer & Depew | NJ http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog Savings Energy While Comfortably Heating & Cooling Your Home Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:40:41 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on Carbon Monoxide Safety: No. 1 Reason to Have Your Heating System Serviced Before You Turn It On by Carbon Monoxide Alarm http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=94&cpage=1#comment-150 Carbon Monoxide Alarm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:40:41 +0000 http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=94#comment-150 Carbon monoxide safety is crucially important for the protection of your family. I have written a number of articles about this, and like to get involved in a any discussions or blog posts that I can get my hands on. You are right detectors are not enough to provide 100% protection for your family, however, many people do not even have working detector in their home. This is the most basic form of protection that everyone should have, and they should also make sure that the battery is working and test it weekly. Another good point that you made, the heating system should be checked yearly, before you switch it on. Carbon monoxide safety is crucially important for the protection of your family. I have written a number of articles about this, and like to get involved in a any discussions or blog posts that I can get my hands on. You are right detectors are not enough to provide 100% protection for your family, however, many people do not even have working detector in their home. This is the most basic form of protection that everyone should have, and they should also make sure that the battery is working and test it weekly. Another good point that you made, the heating system should be checked yearly, before you switch it on.

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]]> Comment on HVAC Savings – Which is more critical – the brand of equipment or the professional contractor you hire to install it? by bobbyring http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-19 bobbyring Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:25:12 +0000 http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=20#comment-19 Dear BWH: A lot of people get stuck in trying to figure out who to do business with. Lacking any other way of qualifying the contractors that have provided them with proposals, they resort to the one and only thing that they understand – who has the lowest price! We’re all familiar with the saying – “You get what you pay for”. This is true in HVAC, too. In my opinion, the number one thing you need to consider in deciding who should replace your boiler is simply who did you feel the most comfortable with in the proposal processs? Who did the best job of addressing your concerns and left you with a feeling of confidence that if you awarded the job to them they would complete it professionally, promptly and with the least inconvenience to you and your family? You may be tempted to “go with the lowest price”. There is usually good reason why a wide swing exists between the highest and lowest priced contractors. Some things to consider in evaluating a “low ball” price… <strong>1. Are they licensed as a Home Improvement Contractor by the State of New Jersey and have they shown you a copy of their license? Is it current?</strong> Meyer & Depew Co. is registered as a Home Improvement Contractor with the State of New Jersey- Registration No. 13VH01053500. <strong>2. Are they insured for liability and worker’s compensation and have they shown or given you a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that their coverages are current?</strong> Meyer & Depew Co. is fully insured for liability and worker’s compensation and carries a $5 million umbrella liability policy. <strong>3. Are they applying for the required permits with your local building department so that their work is inspected to confirm compliance with appropriate codes?</strong> We ALWAYS take out permits. Its’ the law and it protect us and our clients. Contractors who don’t want to take out permtis generally are avoiding having their work inspected because they know it won’t pass inspection. <strong>4. Are their technicians certified by NATE (North American Technician Excellence)?</strong> This is a sign that the company is quallity-minded and realizes that it cost less to do it right the first time than to have to repeatedly return until they get it right. Meyer & Depew Co. employs more NATE-certified technicians that any other NATE Quality Circle Contractor within a 50 mile radius of our office. NATE Quality Circle Contractors have a minimum of 80% of thier technicians NATE-certified. <strong>5. Does the company have a dedicated service department and offer maintenance plans and 24/7 service?</strong> Meyer & Depew Co. has a dedicated service department with technicians on call nights, weekends and holidays. We offer several levels of service agreements designed to meet the needs of your equipment as well as your budget. As you can see, it could cost a contractor who doesn't do all of these things a lot less money to operate his or her business and they’re passing the “savings” on to you. You’ll always do better with the guy that makes you feel most comfortable. I hope I helped you understand what to look for and I hope you’ll consider accepting a proposal from Meyer & Depew Co. We service Freehold and all of Monmouth County and would be happy to help you. Regards, Bobby Ring President Meyer & Depew Co., Inc. Dear BWH:

A lot of people get stuck in trying to figure out who to do business with. Lacking any other way of qualifying the contractors that have provided them with proposals, they resort to the one and only thing that they understand – who has the lowest price!

We’re all familiar with the saying – “You get what you pay for”. This is true in HVAC, too.

In my opinion, the number one thing you need to consider in deciding who should replace your boiler is simply who did you feel the most comfortable with in the proposal processs? Who did the best job of addressing your concerns and left you with a feeling of confidence that if you awarded the job to them they would complete it professionally, promptly and with the least inconvenience to you and your family?

You may be tempted to “go with the lowest price”. There is usually good reason why a wide swing exists between the highest and lowest priced contractors.

Some things to consider in evaluating a “low ball” price…
1. Are they licensed as a Home Improvement Contractor by the State of New Jersey and have they shown you a copy of their license? Is it current? Meyer & Depew Co. is registered as a Home Improvement Contractor with the State of New Jersey- Registration No. 13VH01053500.

2. Are they insured for liability and worker’s compensation and have they shown or given you a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that their coverages are current? Meyer & Depew Co. is fully insured for liability and worker’s compensation and carries a $5 million umbrella liability policy.

3. Are they applying for the required permits with your local building department so that their work is inspected to confirm compliance with appropriate codes? We ALWAYS take out permits. Its’ the law and it protect us and our clients. Contractors who don’t want to take out permtis generally are avoiding having their work inspected because they know it won’t pass inspection.

4. Are their technicians certified by NATE (North American Technician Excellence)? This is a sign that the company is quallity-minded and realizes that it cost less to do it right the first time than to have to repeatedly return until they get it right. Meyer & Depew Co. employs more NATE-certified technicians that any other NATE Quality Circle Contractor within a 50 mile radius of our office. NATE Quality Circle Contractors have a minimum of 80% of thier technicians NATE-certified.

5. Does the company have a dedicated service department and offer maintenance plans and 24/7 service? Meyer & Depew Co. has a dedicated service department with technicians on call nights, weekends and holidays. We offer several levels of service agreements designed to meet the needs of your equipment as well as your budget.

As you can see, it could cost a contractor who doesn’t do all of these things a lot less money to operate his or her business and they’re passing the “savings” on to you.

You’ll always do better with the guy that makes you feel most comfortable.

I hope I helped you understand what to look for and I hope you’ll consider accepting a proposal from Meyer & Depew Co. We service Freehold and all of Monmouth County and would be happy to help you.

Regards,

Bobby Ring
President
Meyer & Depew Co., Inc.

]]> Comment on HVAC Savings – Which is more critical – the brand of equipment or the professional contractor you hire to install it? by Bernard W. http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=20&cpage=1#comment-17 Bernard W. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:22:34 +0000 http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=20#comment-17 Mr Ring , All of the contractors say they are the best, and give great service. But you don't really know until after they do the job, and then it may be too late. I used Sears to put a new fence in my back yard , even though they were one of the most expensive bids, because they said they were guaranteeing the job or my money back. Before I replace my boiler ( the oil guy just said I should ), what is the number thing I should check for when I'm dealing with the contractors? I live in Freehold, NJ BWH Mr Ring ,
All of the contractors say they are the best, and give great service. But you don’t really know until after they do the job, and then it may be too late.
I used Sears to put a new fence in my back yard , even though they were
one of the most expensive bids, because they said they were guaranteeing
the job or my money back.
Before I replace my boiler ( the oil guy just said I should ), what is the number thing I should check for when I’m dealing with the contractors?
I live in Freehold, NJ

BWH

]]> Comment on Solar Power Saving Energy & Helping the Environment at Meyer & Depew Co. by bobbyring http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=21&cpage=1#comment-16 bobbyring Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:44:09 +0000 http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=21#comment-16 Jeffrey: The cost varies widely from site to site based upon the size and orientation of your roof. The payback is only 4.72 years! It really is not only great for the environment but a great business decision, too. Thanks for your interest. Regards, Bobby Jeffrey:

The cost varies widely from site to site based upon the size and orientation of your roof.

The payback is only 4.72 years! It really is not only great for the environment but a great business decision, too.

Thanks for your interest.

Regards,

Bobby

]]> Comment on Solar Power Saving Energy & Helping the Environment at Meyer & Depew Co. by Jeffrey Rich http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=21&cpage=1#comment-15 Jeffrey Rich Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:36:23 +0000 http://www.meyer-depew.com/blog/?p=21#comment-15 What did it cost to install (which may be none of my business!) and how long until its paid off and becomes profitable? What did it cost to install (which may be none of my business!) and how long until its paid off and becomes profitable?

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