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...
Mechanical Extreme’s dedication to their customers fueled the growth that allowed them to reach Carrier’s highest honor as a President’s Award winner.
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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. ...
Navien tankless hot water heaters offer big advantages—97% efficiency, run only when needed, endless hot water, longer life and an extended warranty. This video, featuring Mechanical Extremes’ Harold Wilkes, tells the Navien story. But wait, there’s more! This video...
