Total outstanding federal student loan debt is a staggering $1.59 trillion. How long does it take to pay off a student loan? And who pays if the borrower can’t? Anyone considering college will want to consider the cost, and what he or she really wants out of a...
No, a mini-split is not a ballet routine your daughter might learn. It solves big heating and cooling problems in a small way. Let’s say you’re adding on to your home, but no way can you run HVAC ductwork to the new area. A mini split system works without ductwork...
Lurking in the air of your home is what you can see, like dust--but also nasties you can't see. The Air Scrubber by Aerus removes surface and airborne contaminants including VOCs, odors, dust, pet dander, and other allergens. The system uses the proprietary...
Your thermostat gives you a choice--fan on, off, or auto. What's best? Harold Wilkes says leave it on all the time if your furnace and/or AC has a DC variable speed motor. If not, you can still leave the fan running for extended periods during the day. But why not...
At the end of summer, going to the fair is a loved American tradition. The Hillsdale County Fair is among the best--the rides, the agricultural and animal displays, and everyone proud to show their best work. It's a tradition that deserves, and gets support. Harold...
Do you know someone who is looking to improve his or her career? The question goes deeper than just getting a better job. It's about setting a path that will help a person get to the right place in life, from start to retirement, and all the great places in...
The heat is on, or so you hope! With chilly days, you'll want your furnace to function properly. And that's all the more important as winter closes in. A wise investment comes in the form of a Mechanical Extremes Tune Up. It pays off with peace of mind--and year...
A major investment publication researched the HVAC industry and gave it a thumbs up. Analysts see a major push to improve indoor air quality. They found Carrier to be a top performer. How could that be important to you? Carrier recently bestowed upon Mechanical...
A life can be snuffed out in the most tragic, stealthy manner. Carbon monoxide is a culprit that kills, and its victims may never know what hit them. The phrase “sneak attack” does not overstate the threat. But carbon monoxide’s killer instincts can be thwarted....
As Mechanical Extremes grew, customers wanted more. They asked Mechanical Extremes to help them with their plans. Those plans to install or rebuild HVAC systems could be complicated, and always very specific to their needs. Most customers desire efficient use of...
You don't need a generator for your home until the power goes out. Most of us can live without lights, heat, air, refrigeration, and water for a few hours. But what happens when that outage stretches into the next day, or worse yet, the next week? Mechanical...
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...
