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What the New Federal Mandate Means for Your Home’s Air Conditioning
Periodically, changes or updates in the HVAC industry affect consumers, and we believe in keeping our clients informed. There is a change now in the federal rules around air conditioning refrigerant(s) that will eventually affect all U.S. consumers. What is a Refrigerant? Air conditioning systems use a liquid, called a refrigerant, to facilitate their operation. […]

How Do I Know If I Should Replace or Repair My Air Conditioner?
On a hot, humid New Jersey day, there’s nothing better than coming home to a cool, comfortable home. When your home feels hot and stuffy, however, the questions start. Is something wrong with your air conditioner? Does it need a minor repair or a major overhaul? Do you need a whole new system? These are […]

Air Conditioning Tips To Save on Your Home’s Energy Costs
Here are some HVAC Tips that we hope will save you some money on your air conditioning costs this season. Most are fairly simple and can be done rather quickly and easily. These tips can also help extend the life of your heating and cooling equipment in your home, saving you even more money […]

Allergy Season Relief: Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with Your HVAC System
Just when the weather in New Jersey gets warm enough to enjoy being outside, the pollen makes many of us miserable. If you or any of your family members have seasonal allergies, you know how difficult it can be to enjoy spring! Instead, we stay indoors to avoid the uncomfortable sneezing, itchy eyes and runny […]

Electric Rates Are Increasing 20% – Here’s How to Reduce Air Conditioning Costs
Big rate hikes are coming our way. All four New Jersey utility companies will raise their electric rates by approximately 20%, effective June 1, 2025. This increase will directly affect air conditioning costs, just as the summer heat comes bearing down on New Jersey. The reason for the rise is simple: it’s the law of […]

Does My Heating System Need Repair or Replacement?
Winters in New Jersey can be frigid. If your heating system can’t seem to keep up with the dropping temperatures, it is probably time to get it serviced. Look out for these indicators that your furnace or boiler needs attention. Higher than normal energy bills Home is not as warm as you want it to […]

Meyer & Depew Presents Check for $29,400 to Sharing Network Foundation
Meyer & Depew Heating & Cooling has presented the Sharing Network Foundation with a check for $29,400. In 2022, Meyer & Depew pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from every new residential cooling and heating system installation to the Sharing Network Foundation through our Installation Donation program. The contribution of $29,400 is the […]

70 YEARS OF COMFORT.
70 YEARS OF TRUST.
As one of the most successful residential and commercial HVAC contracting businesses in the Mid-Atlantic region, Meyer & Depew is proudly celebrating our 70th year in business. Our story began in 1953 when Robert E. Meyer and James G. Depew formed the company in Hillside, NJ. Over the early years, our two founders built a […]

Electric Heat Pump or Oil Boiler? It’s Not Even Close.
One of our team’s family members recently bought a house in an area where natural gas was unavailable. They were exploring the possibility of installing an oil-fired heating system and started comparing the monthly costs of oil heat to an electric heat pump. The math was startling. An electric heat pump would save them thousands […]