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...
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...
