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...
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...
