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When the Best Teams with the Best

When the Best Teams with the Best

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...

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“What’s in a Name…”

“What’s in a Name…”

“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...

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Mechanical Extremes Wins Award

Mechanical Extremes Wins Award

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...

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What’s PM and Should You Be Worried about It?

What’s PM and Should You Be Worried about It?

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...

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Power Out? Consider the Options

Power Out? Consider the Options

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...

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The Mystery of the Departed

The Mystery of the Departed

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...

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Supply Chain Glitch

Supply Chain Glitch

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...

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The Value of Teamwork

The Value of Teamwork

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...

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Cold Weather Struggle

Cold Weather Struggle

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. ...

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Hot Water

Hot Water

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...

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When Mechanical Extremes Feels like a Hallmark Movie

When Mechanical Extremes Feels like a Hallmark Movie

When Santa comes to town, he deserves an entourage.  And that’s what he got in Brooklyn on Friday evening.  The annual parade traced its way through town and delivered Santa and Mrs. Claus to the main square.  He was surrounded by many, including hopeful kids seeking...

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Cold Morning and Lack of Heat

Cold Morning and Lack of Heat

Cold morning and lack of heat?  When this happens, Mechanical Extremes hears about it first thing.  On a visit, the techs will do their detective work, giving the system a thorough check.  It starts with the obvious and moves toward the more complicated. Electrical...

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Cold Weather Outages

Cold Weather Outages

Recently, many lost power, a real inconvenience.  But what if it happens in the winter? Here’s what one Mechanical Extremes customer said.  “I lost power for four days in the summer.  It was stressful.  Where I live, the sewer system requires electrical power.  In...

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Cold Weather–Is Your AC Prepared?

Cold Weather–Is Your AC Prepared?

On a pleasant fall day, it’s hard to fathom fully what’s next.  That first blast of artic cold swooping down from the frigid north carries a chilling message: winter has arrived. You may be prepared, but your air conditioner may not be. Air conditioner?!? The outside...

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