Dave's "Big Ideas" Blog

Mecko’s Heating & Cooling Celebrates 15 Years in Business

Mecko’s Heating & Cooling Celebrates 15 Years in Business Mecko’s Heating & Cooling is celebrating 15 years of providing HVAC services to the Greater Lafayette community. We are truly grateful for the ongoing support and the trust you have placed in us when we have visited your homes and businesses. … Read more

Protect Family & Home from Extreme Cold Weather

Protect Your Family and Home from Extreme Cold Weather Over the next two days the Greater Lafayette area will be experiencing extremely low temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills.  Our low temperature this evening will be -15 and Thursday evening -14.  Wind chills as low as 20 to 40 below … Read more

How long should my furnace last?

How long should my furnace last? Each year when you fire up your furnace for the first time, do you wonder if this is the year I need to replace it?  To make this decision you need to take into account several key factors. How Old is Your Furnace? The … Read more

Fall Energy Saving Tips from Mecko’s

Great Ideas To Save Energy & Money On Your Heating Bill Now that the temperatures outside are turning cooler it’s time to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. As you do this, here are several suggestions to save money on your upcoming winter heating bills. Open curtains … Read more

High Efficiency Air Conditioner

Is this the Time for a High Efficiency Air Conditioner? As the Labor Day weekend approaches marking the traditional end of summer, it puts behind us one of the hotter summers in memory. As we have all experienced this exceptionally hot weather, we remember how important it is to have … Read more

Zoned HVAC Systems from Mecko’s

My Home is Too Hot and Too Cold Having rooms in your home that are too hot, while others are too cool, is not an uncommon problem.  Especially in two story homes where heat rises making upstairs rooms uncomfortably warm, when the temperature in the lower level is just fine. … Read more

Save On Your Electric Bill While On Vacation

Save On Your Electric Bill While On Vacation We all love going on vacations.  But just because your house is empty of people doesn’t mean that the appliances and lights have stopped using electricity and adding unnecessary cost to your electric bill. So before heading out the door for the … Read more

The Sticker Shock Of Replacing R22

The Sticker Shock Of Replacing R22 As the R22 refrigerant (Freon) continues to be phased out, the price for R22 just keeps going up and up.  The cost of this refrigerant has increased over 100% since 2015 and the price in 2018 is up another 30%. As a result the … Read more

The Importance of Routine HVAC Maintenance

The Importance of Routine HVAC Maintenance Your HVAC system when properly maintained will provide long term comfort and safety for your family.  Your HVAC system is similar to that of a car – it needs routine care and maintenance to function properly.  A well maintained HVAC system will keep your … Read more

Finding A Reputable HVAC Contractor

Finding A Reputable HVAC Contractor We’re aware that as a HVAC contractor ourselves, writing about how to choose the right contractor can seem a little self-serving.  Especially if we point out the foibles of others, and emphasize all the good things we do. As an established local HVAC contractor we … Read more