Spring is here and we're getting some tantalizing hints of what's ahead. Warm can turn hot quickly. Is your HVAC up to the challenge? The Mechanical Extremes team hears about it when the AC fails to measure up. The AC runs but delivers moist, warm air, or only...
Out of sight, out of mind. Changing a furnace filter is easy to forget. But a dirty one can cause problems. In the heating season, air does not flow smoothly and could overheat the furnace leading to intermittent shutdowns. Rooms don’t heat properly making a liar...
When it’s time to remodel an existing home or build a new one, don’t neglect the opportunity to maximize the effectiveness of your heating and cooling. Benefits could include increased efficiency and greater comfort. Mechanical Extremes is often asked to accommodate...
Mechanical Extremes gets this question every so often – why the name? It turns out it’s a perfect match for what Mechanical Extreme is all about. Years ago, Harold Wilkes searched for a high-impact name that would describe his vision for the company he was about to...
Not a pleasant subject, but a necessary one. Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of warming your home. If the colorless, odorless gas vents outside properly, no problem. If not, there's a reason it's called the silent killer. The gas is invisible. You wouldn't know...
When it comes to comfort in the home, humidity plays a big role. Less in the summer keeps you cool. In the winter, add humidity and everything changes. What’s involved? As your furnace heats the air, it also robs your home of humidity. When humidity drops below...
When temps drop to zero or below, what happens at Mechanical Extremes? Lots of calls. That, in turn, results in Mechanical Extremes’ vans hitting the road. During the recent cold snap, incoming call volume doubled. The what, why, and how this played out is worth...
When a general contractor builds a house for himself, what shape does it take? What car does a dealer drive off his lot when he could choose any? Or, as in this case, when the owner of a well-respected HVAC company outfits his new home, how does he plan to heat and...
Mechanical Extremes owner Harold Wilkes regularly solves HVAC problems that stymie others. That expertise takes the desire to learn, experimenting, heavy-duty thinking, and a whole lot of experience. Flashback to when Harold was learning his trade, and how he...
Mechanical Extremes is a family-owned local business. Harold and Stacey Wilkes, along with their crew, are very much part of the community. We hope you'll enjoy this example as Mechanical Extremes supports the Brooklyn Christmas Parade. In the video, see if you can...
Question: When does a water heater become a hot topic in your house? Answer: The instant it doesn’t work. Nothing shouts louder than a cold shower or a load of dirty dishes that has to wait. The techs at Mechanical Extremes are hot water heater experts and can...
When the Mechanical Extremes staff met at Arbor Hills Golf Course, they came to compete. Who scored the victory? These smiling faces tell the story. At the Annual Mechanical Extremes Golf Outing, the winners were Harold Wilkes, Alec Purdy, Ben Henry and Marc Heibel....
So, here’s our AC DC story. A contractor was laying new flooring in a Mechanical Extremes customer’s home. He was surprised at how comfortable the owner’s home was, considering where the thermostat was set. The owner thought he knew why. He told the contractor...
Is your furnace not treating you right? Time to vent. It may seem obvious, but adjusting vents can make a difference. And the rules change by the season. As we move from winter to spring to summer, now is a good time to see how simple adjustments to upstairs and...
Investing in new HVAC isn’t on the top of everyone’s list—unless you’re experiencing problems. And, as we all know, problems don’t schedule themselves conveniently. A furnace can quit on the coldest day of the year, or AC can fail during a heat wave. What’s more, it...
