Dave's "Big Ideas" Blog
Good Indoor Air Quality Makes for Happier Holidays
Good Indoor Air Quality Makes for Happier Holidays The busy holiday season is approaching and that means friends and family will be making regular visits to your home. Some will stay for a short visit, others for several hours, and there will be those that become house guests for a … Read more
Steps to Take if Furnace Isn’t Working
It’s Time for Your Furnace to Kick On, But It Doesn’t It’s finally gotten cold enough that you need your furnace to kick on. Problem is it isn’t starting, or it is, but it is blowing cold air into your home. But before you call an HVAC technician here are … Read more
Winter Furnace Checkup
Is Your Furnace Ready for a Freezing, Frigid and Frosty Winter? The 2019-2020 Farmers’ Almanac extended forecast is calling for another freezing, frigid, and frosty winter for two-thirds of the country. It’s predicting that the worst of the bitterly cold winter conditions will affect areas east of the Rockies all the … Read more
Labor Day is Not Actually the End of Summer
Labor Day is Not Actually the End of Summer For many, the traditional end of summer is celebrated over Labor Day weekend, which is always the first Monday of September. But according to our official calendar of seasons, the actual end of summer is the Fall Equinox that falls this … Read more
Heating and Cooling a Sunroom
How to Take Advantage of Your Sunroom All Year Round A sunroom is a great way to expand your living space and enjoy the outdoors without leaving the comfort of your home. Sunrooms provide extra space in your home for social gatherings, personal relaxation and family activities. The challenge with … Read more
Strange Noises from Your Air Conditioner
When Your Air Conditioner Goes Bang, Clank, Click and Buzz As your air conditioner starts to run more regularly are you hearing tell-tale noises that may indicate something is amiss with your cooling unit? Here are some of the common sounds your HVAC system could make and what they may … Read more
High Humidity Impact Health and Home
How High Humidity Can Impact Your Health and Home Summer is almost upon us and that means warmer temperatures and higher humidity will be here soon. Keeping our homes (and families) comfortable at this time of year can be challenging. High humidity, not only can make you feel sticky and … Read more
Time to Upgrade Air Conditioner?
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Home’s Aging Air Conditioner? The signs are there. Your A/C unit is 10-15 years old, or older; it’s making loud noises; when it needs repairs they are getting more expensive; and most of all your home is not as comfortable as it should be. … Read more
Why Buying from Locally Owned Businesses is So Important
Why Buying from Locally Owned Businesses is So Important The Greater Lafayette community continues to grow and attract new residents and families. This growth has also encouraged a number of businesses headquartered outside of our area to set up branch offices in Lafayette, West Lafayette and surrounding towns. More competition … Read more
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
