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...
Taking the Day Off

Taking the Day Off

The Mechanical Extremes team recently took the day off for a golf outing.  Is there any possible advantage to the customer? Most people would come up with something like this:   If your staff enjoys an outing with each other, they may also work together well on behalf...
Can Dry Weather Affect Your HVAC?

Can Dry Weather Affect Your HVAC?

Indirectly.  Dry summer heat can mean more dust in the air.  Dust creeps into the house, and when the AC is running, some of it gets captured by the furnace filter. If a filter restricts proper airflow, the inside AC coil and line-set can freeze up.  Result?  The home...
When Your AC Disappoints

When Your AC Disappoints

A few days of warm weather is a welcome relief after a cold Michigan winter.  It’s a time to open the windows, and let the outdoors, indoors.  That works until rising temperature and humidity motivate turning on the AC.  Mechanical Extremes knows exactly when that...