New Bilco Door from Scratch in Lansing, NY!
April 29, 2025
Check out this recent project where the Halco team installed a brand-new Bilco door to provide direct basement access. This home had no existing entry, so our excavation crew and basement finishing team worked hand-in-hand to make it happen. From digging out the area to framing and finishing, every step was handled with precision and
2024 Sauerkraut Festival Parade
August 5, 2024
Halco’s participation in the 2024 Phelps Sauerkraut Festival Parade We had such great turn out A giant shoutout to all the lovely parade volunteers, our hardworking employees for building, decorating, and manning this float, all of our customers, friends, and families! Thank you Phelps for inviting us, we had a blast! You are our hometown
Wayne-Finger Lakes Technical Training and Career Center Signing Day 2024
June 7, 2024
The 2024 Wayne-Finger Lakes Technical Training Center Signing Day event was held on June 5, 2024, at the Newark, NY location. The 6 graduates we hired are as follows: Zachary Stone, Steven Large, Ryan Sicienski, Ryan VanWyk, Tyler Sloan, and Hudson Trail. At this event, they all signed their letter of intent to join the
From Furnace to Heat Pump
April 26, 2024
Suzy B., a valued Halco customer, recently contacted us when her furnace stopped working. She expressed a desire to transition to a more environmentally friendly heating solution by installing a heat pump. Unlike traditional furnaces powered by fossil fuels like natural gas, heat pumps offer a sustainable alternative that reduces environmental impact. Additionally, they provide
Ducted Air Source Heat Pump Installation
May 4, 2022
This Dundee, NY customer came to Halco through HeatSmart FLX South, a campaign designed to increase the accessibility of heat pumps in the community. The customer was previously heating with wood but with some existing health complications, he was interested in finding an easier, affordable solution.
Sump Pump Installation in Springwater NY
January 27, 2021
This Springwater, NY customer contacted Halco to install a sump pump in his basement. Check out these pictures that our tech took to document the entire process!
LG Floor Console in Ithaca, NY
November 19, 2020
This existing Halco customer reached out to us because she was looking to add additional heating and cooling in her upstairs. After weighing her options with a home energy advisor, we moved forward with installing a single zone LG floor console.
LG Air Source Heat Pump in Lansing, NY
August 5, 2020
After attending a HeatSmart Tompkins meeting, this long time Halco customer was interested in learning more about the cost of installing heat pumps in his home. A Halco home energy advisor provided an estimate and the customer decided to move forward with an LG ductless system. We installed ductless heads in his basement, living room,
1880’s Farmhouse Retrofitted with Geothermal
June 12, 2020
These Freeville, NY customers had an old oil boiler in their 1880’s farmhouse that they were interested in getting rid of. With ideas of upgrading to a more energy-efficient and cost-effective system, they attended a HeatSmart Tompkins meeting and decided to have Halco out to provide an estimate on a new heating system. We installed
Treating a Walk Up Attic in Rochester, NY
March 1, 2018
This Rochester, NY customer took advantage of the AHP (Assisted Home Performance) Program, and was able to add insulation to his attic at 50% of the cost! What exactly is AHP? Assisted Home Performance starts with a comprehensive, no-cost home energy assessment and offers income-qualified homeowner a look at where they are using, losing, and
Insulating an Old School Bus in Ithaca, NY
December 18, 2017
This Ithaca, NY customer contacted Halco for a spray foam estimate. Upon arrival to the home, our energy advisor quickly learned that the customer was interested in converting an old school bus into a mobile home, and she wanted to insulate the interior of the bus. While this was a new request for us, we
Dry Basement System in Syracuse, NY
May 3, 2017
This Syracuse, NY customer called us to see what could be done about the abundance of moisture and mustiness coming from their basement. We started the project off by removing the top 6′ of the existing concrete floor throughout the space. We laid 20 mil CleanSpace over the ground to act as a vapor barrier
