Home & Commercial Safety Blog
Welcome to the SEi Security safety and security blog. Here, we’ll cover topics that concern both residential and commercial security along with tips to keep your family and business safe and secure.
Tips For A Perfect Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving brings family and friends together to share great food, conversation, and laughter. Here are a few tips for a perfect Thanksgiving making life easier and safer for your friends and family. Food Preparation: Here are a few tips to have the best tasting, fully cooked turkey. When thawing a turkey plan in advance. A 20-pound turkey may take as long as five days to thaw out....
How To Prevent Frozen Pipes
Keep the Winter Wonderland in your backyard not your basement! As we know it’s getting closer to holiday season, which is also a sign of changing seasons. Winter brings brutal temperatures our way and you need to make sure that your house is protected . Mother Nature and her low temperatures are able to cause destruction in your home in a short amount of time. We have a few tips on how to...
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon Monoxide is the cause of over 400 accidental deaths a year. And more than 5,000 people are medically treated in hospital emergency rooms per year. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is commonly mistaken for the flu, allergies, asthma and food poisoning. It is known as the “silent killer”. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include: Dull headache Weakness Dizziness Nausea or vomiting...
Relax a little more this summer
Summer fun is filled with baseball games, camping trips and summer vacations. When you leave your home and everything you have worked so hard for, let it be our responsibility to protect it no matter where you are! It is our job 24/7/365 to secure your home, so let us! Plan a trip and get away! Whether you are going to a theme park, laying ocean side on a white sandy beach or just away for a...
Spring Safety Tips
Spring is here, and what better time to celebrate the great weather than with some outdoor fun! It’s also a time for cleaning and de-cluttering items and areas in your home. Keep things safe with these top spring safety tips from SEi. BBQ Safety Everyone is getting that grill going! While you’re cooking up some delicious meals, make sure your grill has sufficient space on all sides, away...
Testing Your Alarm System
If you have an alarm system from SEi, and your system has been running smoothly, you’ve accomplished the first step in keeping your home protected. Once you have your alarm system in place, the next step is to check it regularly to make sure it is continuing to function properly. SEi recommends testing your system monthly to ensure its functionality. You have a test signal programmed into your...
The Hidden Benefits To Your Home Security System
When it comes to home security, peace of mind and safety are reasons in themselves to get a security system installed. But did you know you can also save money with your home security system? Here are some hidden benefits of having a home security system. Moving With Ease There are benefits in either leaving your alarm system at your current residence when you move, or taking it with you. If you...
Spring Cleaning: Home Safety Tips
We’ve finally made it through the harsh Midwestern winter, and it looks like decent weather is here to stay. While you’re preparing for spring, keep these home security tips in mind. Security Maintenance You might be thinking about replacing the batteries in your smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector. Now would be a good time to invest in Central Station Monitoring from SEi. With your smoke...
How You Can Benefit From SEi Remote Services
There are a lot of options for you to choose from when determining which security services are right for your home or business. SEi’s Remote Services offer optimum convenience and control while protecting your assets. Here’s a brief rundown of the remote services SEi offers and how they work for you to make your security management quick and easy. Apps With SEi inTouch, RemoteView, and...
Steps To Take Before and After A Burglary
At SEi, we talk a lot about the importance of proper security precautions and the different services we offer to do so. While we think home security systems and video surveillance are the most important safety precautions you can take to prevent a home invasion, we also know there are things you can do yourself to make sure you get the most back, should a home invasion or burglary occur. Check...
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Better Quality Security Services with SEi
At SEi, our biggest priority is client safety and peace of mind. We listen to our clients. When their needs are met, we can feel our own peace of mind knowing we provided the best in home and business security services. There are no compromises when it comes to...
Independent & Safe Senior Living with SEi’s Medical Life Safety Services
Everyone has a passion for living an independent and meaningful life. However, it can be a little overwhelming without the right safety precautions. With SEi’s wide range of security services, they understand safety is a top priority. SEi also understands the...
Better Business Security Using CCTV
Business owners assess the benefits of several aspects of their company, ranging from cost analysis to inventory, so if you haven’t considered a security system for your business, now is the time. SEi’s business security services offer a wide variety of solutions for...
What Makes You A Target?
Do you know why burglars could be targeting your home? The smallest things you may not have considered before could put you on the map of a potential burglar. Here are some things that may put you at risk, and how you can help avoid it. Trash Talks What you put in...
What Type of Security System Is Right For My Home?
A new year calls for new look on improvements, security, and how SEi can help you protect your home. If you’re looking at getting a new home security system, or just looking to upgrade your current services, take a look at the variety of security options SEi offers....
Home Protection with Temperature & Water Monitoring
Living in the Midwest, we’re no strangers to the extreme temperature changes we face all year round. You could be basking poolside in the sunny afternoon, and the next day you’re pulling out your heaviest coat and gloves. When nice weather suddenly turns freezing,...
Avoiding Parcel Theft During the Holidays
The holidays are a popular time for gift giving. They’re also a popular time for criminals to steal packages right off your doorstep. Whether you’re shopping and ordering online, or receiving a package from someone else this holiday season, proper surveillance of your...
The SEi Customer Experience
Here at SEi, we treat our customers with a level of respect that’s rare in our industry. Though we serve over 15,000 residential and commercial clients, our pursuit of relentless customer service puts you at the forefront of our business. The SEi customer experience...
Enjoy The Convenience Of Electronic Locks For Your Home
We all have busy lives. If we’re not trying to get the dog to the groomer on our lunch break, we’re attempting to get to the grocery store before the rush, or squeeze in a little relaxing vacation to take a break from it all. With so much going on, the least of your...
Automate Your Business With SEi
Modern times call for modern upgrades. Which is why inTouch solutions from SEi could revolutionize the way you secure your business. With great features such as a live video feed, locks you can control from your smartphone, and more, you can automate your business...