When a contractor visits your house, you hope the work will be done efficiently, cost the least possible, and be totally effective. Mechanical Extremes Harold Wilkes knows this, and has researched how to accomplish the most for the customer and side step speed...
The vents in your heating and cooling system just sit there, and don't complain about a thing. All they do is vent. But how is their performance--are they doing their job properly for you? Demands on your HVAC change according to the season. Minor adjustments to...
The cooling season is upon us. On the first hot day, you turn your AC on and find its not getting the job done. Perhaps it's putting out slightly cool air, or air that is just room temperature. What could be the problem? A strong possibility is this: Your unit...
Adding on to your home? Consider how that will affect your indoor comfort–warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and dealing with the oddball days in between. “Adding on is not just more space,” says Mechanical Extremes’ Harold Wilkes. There is more too it. “For...
When it comes to building your new home, don’t let the tail wag the dog. What does that mean for installation of heating and air conditioning? The use of off-the-shelf ductwork could require sacrifices in living space or cause other compromises in construction. ...
Mechanical Extremes' new building is nearing completion. Curious about what’s in it? In this video, Harold and Stacey Wilkes take you on a tour. You’ll hear the why of the new building, an inside view of the space and how it will be used, and, of course, a peek at...
It’s easy to forget about changing the furnace filter—until a dirty one causes a problem. What happens? The air does not flow smoothly through, overheating the furnace. At that point, a furnace will short cycle, meaning that it will continually shut down. The room...
Let’s talk about the mid-summer flight when the pilot told passengers your plane was heading into turbulence. You see a flash, hear a crackle, and the flight attendant calmly explains it was a “static discharge.” In street-level English, we know it as lightning and...
In this area, lakes offer tremendous recreation. Not limited to summer boating or swimming, winters are full of opportunities for fun, too. Take Clark Lake. In this pure winter video, both ice boating and motocross entertained participants and onlookers alike. Most...
They multiply like rabbits. “When I walk into a home and I see five space heaters, I start looking for five problems,” says Mechanical Extremes’ Harold Wilkes. People use space heaters because they are not comfortable, but these seemingly harmless devices hog...
If customers come first, Mechanical Extremes’ new building is right on target. Located on US12 near the intersection of Meridian Road (US 127), it’s easier to reach and improves the customer experience. From this central location, Mechanical Extremes vehicles can...
As the sun sets on a most unusual year, we thought you might enjoy reflecting on some of the good moments. We're fortunate to live among many lakes in our service area. If you're in the right spot at the right time, you can witness natural magic at these lakes. ...
If you’ve watched a Hallmark Christmas movie, even for a few minutes, you’re reminded of the season’s dramatic impact on lives. While TV presents fictional accounts, the real-life stories are more engaging, particularly when they affect you or someone you know. ...
This is a real-life story. A couple, renting a house at a lake, were awakened in the middle of the night by a loud, unfamiliar nose. Earlier that day a carbon monoxide alarm had been activated and it now screamed a warning. Concerned, they called 911. An emergency...
How does a business grow? By taking care of customers. Mechanical Extremes goes to extraordinary lengths to stay true to this mission. You may ask “don’t other service companies do the same thing?” Here’s what happened to one Lenawee County resident. Late in...
