June 2013 | SECCO Home Services

22 Weeks of Summer: Post #9 – Save on Energy Costs When the Mercury Rises

by admin
Jun 30, 2013
0

Yup, it’s getting hotter and hotter, but that doesn’t have to mean that your savings account gets smaller and smaller! There are many practical, easy-to-implement ways to save on energy costs when the mercury hits 80 or higher. Close the doors and windows when you’re using the AC. This will keep you from “cooling the […]

Ditch the Oil Furnace, Embrace New Technology

by admin
Jun 30, 2013
0

Are you one of the many central Pennsylvania individuals struggling with oil furnace issues? It’s time to embrace the new technologies and replace your oil furnace with another model. Below, we explain in bullet points the top reasons to drop the oil. TOP SIX REASONS TO MOVE AWAY FROM OIL FURNACES You need to keep […]

22 Weeks of Summer: Post #8 – What Temp Should You Set Your Thermostat When You Go on Vacation?

by admin
Jun 26, 2013
0

So you’re planning a trip to Myrtle Beach, Ocean City or some other fun location? That’s great! But before you leave the house, you’ll want to answer a big question: What temperature should you set your thermostat for? Obviously, there are a number of different factors to consider. For one, are you going to have […]

Make It a “Working” Vacation and Tackle That Carpentry Project!

by admin
Jun 25, 2013
0

Now that summer is in full swing, there’s no reason to leave those carpentry projects unfinished. After all, not only do you have a little more time and energy, but you also can always contact a carpenter to help with the nuances of larger projects. We did a little digging and discovered that there are […]

What to Do When the Water Won’t Turn Off

by admin
Jun 23, 2013
0

No one wants this scenario: You’re running the water in your kitchen or bathroom. You try to turn off the hot or cold water, and the knob won’t budge. You don’t panic… at first. But then… It still won’t turn off! What do you do? First of all, if the water really won’t turn off, […]

22 Weeks of Summer: Post #7 – Staying Comfy without Cranking up Your Air Conditioner

by admin
Jun 12, 2013
0

Just because SECCO Home Services is in the air conditioning industry doesn’t mean we recommend cracking up your air conditioner all summer. In fact, there are some easy ways to stay comfy without adding wear and tear to your HVAC unit OR adding dollars to your utility bills. Some of the fastest ways to maintain […]

Making the Most of Local Foods in the Summer

by admin
Jun 12, 2013
0

SECCO Home Services is a local company, so it only makes sense that we support local businesses. And in the summer, there is nothing better than to enjoy some of central Pennsylvania’s local foods! Okay, okay… we can hear you now: “Wait! I’m not a cook! I wouldn’t know where to begin.” “My kids will […]

22 Weeks of Summer: Post #6 – Pay Attention to Those Air Conditioning Vents!

by admin
Jun 05, 2013
0

Does it seem like your air conditioning isn’t working as well as you expect this summer? Obviously, there could be a need for maintenance of the HVAC unit. Alternatively, there might be some ways you can help remedy the problem. We’re talking about paying attention to your air conditioning vents. Many people forget to check […]

What It’s Like to Be a Heating and Cooling Expert

by admin
Jun 05, 2013
0

As is commonplace in the heating and cooling field, we at SECCO consistently are asked to place bids on jobs. Sometimes we get the jobs, sometimes we don’t. But the interesting thing is that we’re often asked to rework the jobs that we bid upon and initially “lost”. Case in point – recently, we placed a […]

PPL Rate Increase

by admin
Jun 03, 2013
0

PPL to Raise Rates for Residential Customers What is the PPL Rate Increase? Many Central Pennsylvania residents are about to be affected by a PPL rate increase that will take place beginning June 1, 2013. The local company stated that the average residential customer will see a $7 increase on their utility bill. The increase […]

Month: June 2013

22 Weeks of Summer: Post #9 – Save on Energy Costs When the Mercury Rises

Ditch the Oil Furnace, Embrace New Technology

22 Weeks of Summer: Post #8 – What Temp Should You Set Your Thermostat When You Go on Vacation?

Make It a “Working” Vacation and Tackle That Carpentry Project!

What to Do When the Water Won’t Turn Off

22 Weeks of Summer: Post #7 – Staying Comfy without Cranking up Your Air Conditioner

Making the Most of Local Foods in the Summer

22 Weeks of Summer: Post #6 – Pay Attention to Those Air Conditioning Vents!

What It’s Like to Be a Heating and Cooling Expert

PPL Rate Increase

Archives

Categories

Featured Posts

7 Signs Your Furnace Is On Its Last Legs

Make Winter More Bearable With A Humidifier

Contact SECCO Home Services