Dave's "Big Ideas" Blog
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! All of the Mecko’s Heating & Cooling team would like to extend our best wishes to you and your family during this special time of year. We would also like to thank all of our customers for continuing to place your trust in us. … Read more
Managing Your HVAC System with Your Smartphone
Managing Your HVAC System with Your Smartphone Technology continues to expand our horizons and provide us with options that can make our lives better. In the world of HVAC controls the next BIG THING is controlling your home’s heating and cooling system from your Smartphone. The Next Step in Home … Read more
Buying the “Right” New Furnace
Buying the “Right” New Furnace With today’s furnaces offering many new features, higher efficiency ratings, and coming with higher price tags, knowing what to ask an HVAC contractor is important when selecting the right furnace for your home and getting a quality installation. If your old furnace has stopped working … Read more
Why is it so important to have my furnace checked each year?
Why is it so important to have my furnace checked each year? Keep your family save and your energy bills low with a Fall furnace check up. We all know the importance of getting our oil changed in your vehicle on a regular basis. The same is true for your … Read more
5 Tips To Save $$$ When Cool Weather Arrives
5 Tips To Save $$$ When Cool Weather Arrives With cooler weather starting to arrive it is a reminder that Fall will soon be upon us. Prepping your home for winter now can go a long way toward saving you money and increasing your home’s comfort when those cold winds … Read more
Too Hot! Too Cold! Temperature Affects Workplace Productivity
Too Hot! Too Cold! Temperature Affects Workplace Productivity When it comes to the workplace, if you can’t stand the heat or cold … productivity suffers. A number of factors impact workforce productivity and not surprisingly one of them is the temperature of the room. Research Studies Identify Most Productive Temps … Read more
To Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner … That is the Question?
To Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner … That is the Question? When your home or business’ air conditioner stops operating properly, you have a choice to make …. either repair or replace it. Indicators that Your AC Unit is Beyond Saving So how do you know when you have … Read more
R-22 and R-410A …. Why are they important to you?
R-22 and R-410A …. Why are they important to you? R-22 and R-410A are the refrigerants found in your air conditioning unit and over the past few years the use of these compounds has impacted the HVAC industry significantly. Environmental Considerations Better known as Freon, R-22 has been the standard … Read more
Is a HVAC Maintenance Agreement Right for Me?
Is a HVAC Maintenance Agreement Right for Me? Many consumers have heard about maintenance agreements but still are not completely sure what they entail. When you choose an HVAC maintenance agreement, you’re essentially making an arrangement with a contractor to service your HVAC unit according to a regular schedule. HVAC … Read more
I’ve got to replace my heating system. What are my options?
I’ve got to replace my heating system. What are my options? There are a number of choices when the need arises to replace an existing furnace or boiler, or specify the type of heating system for new construction. These include … • Forced Air Systems • Radiant Heat • Hydronic … Read more
