Founded in 1921 and owned by Dow Jones & Co., Barron’s is a well-respected financial publication. Right in the heart of the recent stock market sell-off, Barron’s published a bullish review of Carrier (Mar 27, 2025). Carrier “has the potential to grow fast because the products are energy-efficient.” Reviews like this are not toss around lightly. If you’re not an investor, should this matter to you?
Carrier is recognized as the gold standard in the HVAC world. Not only has this company consistently introduced innovations over the decades, it’s the company that actually invented air conditioning. Every year, Carrier improves on the science of heating and cooling homes. When it comes to home comfort, efficiency and reliability, choosing the right HVAC equipment is a game changer. Of course, it’s also essential to choose the right contractor.
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 this award? In this region are over 200 dealers. Only 16 rose to the level needed to win. Mechanical Extremes’ owners Harold and Stacey Wilkes achieved this level in 2022.
Mechanical Extremes started small and grew. When you talk to Harold Wilkes, ask him about his days as a one-man band. Now, on an average day, his team visits 20 homes and installs three HVAC units. That level of activity ensures that his crew is top of class, and each tech, a true expert. The just-right scale of operation also enables favorable pricing for the customer.
It’s good to know about track records and achievements when you need a repair or replacement.
Want to know more? Get to know Harold in this video, recorded at the time when Mechanical Extremes became a Factory Authorized dealer.
Mechanical Extremes serves Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties.