Dave's "Big Ideas" Blog

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

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