SECO Energy is your partner in energy savings, and we are committed to being your trusted energy advisor. SECO offers home energy assessments designed to help you better understand your energy usage and identify ways to save. To schedule a consultation, please call (352) 793-3801. One of our energy specialists will contact you to conduct a thorough review of your energy consumption and provide practical strategies to improve your home’s energy efficiency. 

 

If a more detailed evaluation is needed, SECO Energy also offers a complimentary in-person home energy assessment performed by a qualified specialist. During this visit, the specialist will evaluate your home to identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency and reducing consumption. After the assessment, you will receive a comprehensive report by email with personalized findings and recommendations. 

 

Eligibility criteria: The in-person assessment is only available to homeowners who have not received this service within the past 12 months. 

 

We’re one of the few businesses you’ll find that wants you to use less of our product rather than more! Follow the tips below to start saving energy and lowering your monthly bill:

 

1. Set thermostats 78 or higher in the summer and 68 or lower in the winter.
2. Always keep the thermostat “fan setting” on “Auto.”
3. The code for R-Value (Resistance to Heat) insulation in homes is R-30 – R38.
4. Change/check HVAC filters once a month and have the unit serviced annually.
5. Set water heater temperature no higher than 120.
6. Refrigeration in unconditioned space can cost twice as much.
7. Use trees along the South and West sides of home for shading.
8. Use the air-dry cycle instead of the heat-dry cycle on the dishwasher.
9. Consider solar screens or solar reflective film on windows.
10. Replace any light bulbs that burn more than one hour per day with CFLs or LEDs.

 

For a deeper dive into calculating the dollars and cents behind common household appliances and electronics energy use, complete our Energy Estimator.

 

SECO’s Home Energy Guide is a printable brochure that offers many more ways to save energy and money.