Dave's "Big Ideas" Blog

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

Use Tax Refund for New HVAC System

Use Your Tax Refund to Replace That Old Furnace or Air Conditioner It’s tax time! To date the IRS has processed over 50 million tax returns with 83% of those filed receiving a tax refund.  In Indiana the average tax refund is $2569. With so many ways to spend that … Read more

Have a Healthier, Safer Home This Winter

Have a Healthier, Safer Home This Winter The winter months are the time of year when we all spend more time indoors. With our windows and doors tightly closed we are now exposed to dryer air, more airborne germs, and potential dangers from a furnace that may be leaking carbon … Read more

Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays

Getting Your Home Ready for the Holidays This is the time of year that families gather to celebrate and enjoy the holidays.  We all look forward to having family and friends visit for those special family gatherings and parties. It is also the time that cooler weather sets in and … Read more