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Exploring Solar

Exploring Solar

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...

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Staying Fit

Staying Fit

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...

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Power Outage Options

Power Outage Options

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....

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Thermostat Mystery Solved

Thermostat Mystery Solved

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...

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Fighting Poor Air Quality

Fighting Poor Air Quality

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...

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Taking the Day Off

Taking the Day Off

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...

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Can Dry Weather Affect Your HVAC?

Can Dry Weather Affect Your HVAC?

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...

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When Your AC Disappoints

When Your AC Disappoints

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...

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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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