Helping Hand
The downtownflatrock.com and Facebook sites are starting a “Helping Hand” article series. The Helping Hand articles will be published at intervals based on availability. We are asking for support from local businesses and city professionals to help you, our readers, with tips for repairs or information to assist you around your home or business. But–We will need your help. If you are a business in Flat Rock and would like to share your professional advice, please send your advice to EMAIL NEWS TIPS on the home page or email them to flatrock.dda@gmail.com.
An example, our first Helping Hand story will be on how to save on heating and cooling costs at your house or business. This article will be supported by Heating and Cooling contractors within the Flat Rock business district. We look forward to articles from business owners and local professionals.
Helping Hand – Heating System Tips from Leon’s
Are you fighting HIGH heating bills? What can you do about it? Well we called upon Leon Simeck of Leon’s Heating and AC located at 26209 E. Huron River Road. Leon has been in business since 1969 and at his East Huron River Road location since 1973.
His building is a historic building, built about 1891. The original occupant of this building was Motez Printers.
Now for the promised tips,
- Have your professional check your system annually for both heating and cooling including your heat exchanger, AC coils, thermostat operations, humidifier etc.
- Installing a programmable thermostat that can save you money by programming your temperature down in the winter or up in the summer when you are not at home or sleeping.
- Change your filters (if not electronic air cleaner) every 90 days. A blocked filter will slow down fan movement of your heated or cooled air to the entire house.
- Verify all your windows and door seals are in good condition. Improperly sealed doors and windows will allow heated or cooled air to escape costing you more money. On older single pane windows, you can also use a plastic over the window sealer.
In Flat Rock there are two certified Heating and Cooling companies to help you with your minor problems to system change outs. Leon’s Heating and AC is located at 26209 E. Huron River, their phone number is 734-782-3268 and Superior Comfort at 27518 Telegraph Rd. Their phone number is 734-818-7141.
We thank them for their advice and remind everyone to —
SUPPORT LOCAL – SUPPORT FLAT ROCK