Solar Part II

Solar Part II

A previous article described how Mechanical Extremes’ electric bill dropped from $600 per month to zero.  Click here to learn how 46 solar panels at the Mechanical Extremes headquarters made the difference. Could that make electric heat a viable option to natural...
Exploring Solar

Exploring Solar

There’s no end in sight to ever-increasing energy costs.  A solution could be to look up – at the sun.  Plenty of free energy beaming down, right? Mechanical Extremes’ Harold Wilkes decided to explore grabbing some of what is free to all of us.  If he could...
Staying Fit

Staying Fit

Mechanical Extremes not only installs and repairs HVAC systems, but aims to keep yours up to date and fit.  When it comes to staying fit, Mechanical Extremes offers several plans.   Annual Maintenance takes the guess work out of questions like “why is my air...
Power Outage Options

Power Outage Options

When power goes out, what are the options? Option 1 Wait it out, not knowing how long it will last. Problems include no refrigeration, lights, and TV. Or a flooded basement or crawl space due to a dead sump pump. If your water comes from a well, no shower or toilet....
Thermostat Mystery Solved

Thermostat Mystery Solved

A new Carrier owner called Mechanical Extremes’ Harold Wilkes.  “When I have my AC set at 76 and the room is at 75 why does the thermostat say “dehumidifying?”   Harold replies, “you’re seeing Carrier’s Ideal Humidity System and Smartevap at work.” It works on the...
Fighting Poor Air Quality

Fighting Poor Air Quality

At first it looked like fog.  A check of the news revealed it was smoke from a distant fire.  An air quality alert has been issued again today. O, Canada, please put out your forest fires. Most would believe that particulate matter stays outside.  Does it?  Inside a...