What’s PM and Should You Be Worried about It?

What’s PM and Should You Be Worried about It?

PM is particulate matter, and winter is prime time for it. Wood burning stoves and fireplaces produce pollutants that can circulate in your home.  What’s more, if neighbors burn wood to heat, the PM can seep into your home as well.  Research suggests it’s not good for...
Power Out? Consider the Options

Power Out? Consider the Options

Option 1 Wait it out, not knowing how long it will last.  In cold weather, lack of heat is uncomfortable and a potential threat to plumbing.  Other problems include no refrigeration, lights, and TV. Or a flooded basement or crawl space due to a dead sump pump.  If...
The Mystery of the Departed

The Mystery of the Departed

The customer relaxed as his newly installed Carrier system kicked in.  As he glanced out the door, he watched the Mechanical Extremes crew load his zombies onto their truck and haul away the walking-dead.  “Good riddance,” he thought.  Then, he wondered, “What happens...
Supply Chain Glitch

Supply Chain Glitch

Supply chains have improved, but they aren’t perfect.  Recently Mechanical Extremes has found certain key replacement parts unavailable for furnace heat exchangers.  The heat exchanger, of course, is the heart of the furnace, so it must function properly. Good news...
The Value of Teamwork

The Value of Teamwork

Mechanical Extremes is large enough to serve you, but small enough to know you. Within Mechanical Extremes, a carefully structured team, where each individual has a specific role to play, ensures your needs are met and you will feel happy with the outcomes. As a...
Cold Weather Struggle

Cold Weather Struggle

It’s zero outside.  You’re inside shopping and have warmed up (sort of).  Then you leave the store, walk across the artic tundra (aka windswept parking lot), and start your ice-cold car.  Until the heat cuts in (full blast), it feels as if you’ll never be warm again. ...