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...
As cold weather sweeps away fall’s warmer days, nothing satisfies quite like a comforting shower. But what if other demands on household hot water happen at the same time? The dishwasher, washing machine, or other family members could turn that warm shower into a...
A previous article described how Mechanical Extremes’ electric bill dropped from $600 per month to zero. Click here to learn how 46 solar panels at the Mechanical Extremes headquarters made the difference. Could that make electric heat a viable option to natural...
There’s no end in sight to ever-increasing energy costs. A solution could be to look up - at the sun. Plenty of free energy beaming down, right? Mechanical Extremes’ Harold Wilkes decided to explore grabbing some of what is free to all of us. If he could reduce...
Mechanical Extremes not only installs and repairs HVAC systems, but aims to keep yours up to date and fit. When it comes to staying fit, Mechanical Extremes offers several plans. Annual Maintenance takes the guess work out of questions like “why is my air...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Recently Mechanical Extremes was honored with the Carrier’s President’s Award. To receive this accolade, an authorized Carrier Factory Dealer must meet or exceed a rigorous system of scoring. Where does Carrier stand in the HVAC world? In March, Carrier also...
“What’s in a name?” It's not often your favorite HVAC provider quotes Shakespeare. But the Mechanical Extremes’ name tells a story that’s full of meaning. In founding his new company, Harold Wilkes searched for that high-impact name. In his days as an employee, his...
Carrier has bestowed upon Mechanical Extremes a major honor – the President’s Award. To receive this accolade, an authorized Carrier Factory Dealer must meet or exceed a high bar --- qualifications carefully crafted through a system of scoring. Just how special is...
