EXTREME NEWS

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....

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...

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...

When adding onto your home, changes will affect your indoor comfort - whether winter or summer or in between. “Adding on is not just more space,” says Mechanical Extremes’ Harold Wilkes. There is more too it. “For example, which direction does the addition face, and...

The HVAC needs of Mechanical Extremes customers can go above and beyond. Their requirements for a rebuild or new installation may be complicated.  What does Mechanical Extremes offer?  Answer: thinking outside the box and an infrastructure capable of delivering...

Whether summer or winter, inside humidity is the game changer. Get rid of it in the summer, and cool down. Reintroduce it during heating season, and enjoy warmth that feels gentle and natural. When humidity drops below 20%, air can dry out your skin, and make the room...

Recently a Mechanical Extremes customer told his furnace filter story.  It began when he dismantled their woodburning stove.  “My wife missed the toasty warmth.”  But then this happened.  “I noticed a big difference.  The furnace filter stayed cleaner, I didn’t have...

When the Mechanical Extremes van pulls into your driveway, it's usually to maintain, repair or install HVAC.  As your tech reaches for his tools, he's suited up for your crawl space, basement or some other cramped location.  Mechanical Extremes thinks you might like...

When Santa comes to town, it's a big deal.  Kids always let you know.  Just watch to see what happened as Santa arrived at the Brooklyn Christmas Holiday Parade on Friday. Keep in mind.  Brooklyn is surrounded by lakes, so Santa's sleigh was actually a pontoon, thanks...

The outside unit that cools you in the summer could use a little love in the winter. Mechanical Extremes’ Harold Wilkes says “It’s best to cover the AC unit to protect it from ice falling from the roof or tree limb.” Fall weather can create problems, too. “Leaves will...

Today’s furnaces are wonderful.  Imagine life in Michigan without one.   But with the comfort of warmth comes a byproduct – carbon monoxide. When this colorless, odorless gas goes up the chimney, all is well.  If it leaks into living space, it can be a stealth killer....

Michigan weather puts new meaning into the word “variety.”  One day its hot and humid, the next, bundle up. Going from air conditioning to heating overnight is a true test of your HVAC.  And it’s at these times, Mechanical Extremes hears all about it. When furnaces...