Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative - SMECO

Category: Electric utility company

Address: 15065 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637, USA

Phone: +18884403311

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Newell Rand

Sep 1, 2022

They sent me to collections on a bill I never received. If they don’t remove the derogatory mark from my credit, I’m getting a lawyer involved. I’ve always paid my electric bill, and to be penalized for something I didn’t receive is down right wrong. Makes me want to buy outside of southern Maryland as smeco has no regard for their customers. Maybe call to make sure they got the final bill, or even better yet don’t close the online access until the last bill is paid. I would like someone from management to contact me. I told Dan my concerns today and he said he would relay, but after what happened I don’t trust this company and will let others know to beware of their shady business practices. The supervisor, Marissa, acted like she hates her job and just didn’t have any personality or customer service skills. I asked for someone above her to call me because she was no help and acted like my concern was a bother saying hey don’t have the manpower to call people. Sounds like laziness to me.

Ericka Kirksey

Aug 11, 2022

12 years ago, we had Pepco and there service was unreliable. We were happy when SMECO took over our area. At that time, Pepco's service was horrible and the outcries sparked their efforts to improve their infrastructure and service. Now, I'm wishing we had Pepco!! SMECO service is unreliable -- goes out without a storm incident and goes out during (or after) most storms yet Pepco's service would still be operating. I know because I can look out of my window and see my neighbors with power!! Though thankfully the outage doesn't last for long times but it's problematic. Something needs to be done about this.

Scott Odell

Jul 30, 2022

We were served by SMECO from 1969 through 2020 for four different properties and they were excellent. Fair pricing, very responsive customer telephone help desk and professional line crew work after storm outages. Cannot understand the negative reviews, are they "bots"(?). Our experience was completely different and very favorable. Just got my last co-op owner refund check, another annual benefit.

Nagel Sullivan

Jun 22, 2022

I ordered a new thermostat and was waiting for it's arrival. After 20 days of it not arriving, I called to check on the status. "We are out of stock. The new shipment will arrive Thur and we will send it out to you next week"...SOOO many things wrong with this statement. No notification when purchased or any updates over a 3 week period. UNSAT. They claim to not be able to tell when things are/are not in stock on the on-line store. WTH? Then, once the new shipment arrives, it takes a WEEK to reship it to me? It's summer and my thermostat randomly kicks off. Any update to the shipping status would have been appreciated. He just read from the customer service script "I understand, blah blah"

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Questions & Answers

Why is it that your website never works when I try to pay my bill online? Please fix it!

MsLyla | Sep 29, 2020
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative - SMECO | Dec 3, 2021

REVISED 11/16/2021: SMECO’s Account Manager and online payment site rarely experience unexpected downtime, and when we schedule regular maintenance for either site, we post a notice that explains when the site will be available again. If you run into problems, you can try using a different browser or a different device, or try clearing your browser’s cache, and you can verify that your browser is accepting third-party cookies. If you aren’t able to access Account Manager, try the “Pay Your Bill” button. You can also pay your bill by calling 866-528-7757. To speak to a customer care rep for assistance or to pay your bill, call 1-888-440-3311. Respectfully, SMECO Customer Service 1-888-440-3311

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My mother is 87 years old and has a refrigerator/freezer that doesn't work correctly. I heard that SMECO will come and get it, and will pay her $50.....is this true? She lives in Prince Frederick, MD

Theresa Gove | Sep 30, 2019
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative - SMECO | Sep 30, 2019

SMECO has an appliance recycling program. Please check our webpage for eligibility requirements: https://www.smeco.coop/save-energy-and-money/recycle-refrigerators Refrigerators must be in working condition and plugged in at the time of pick-up. For details, you may call 1-866-261-5970.

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I live in southern PG county one mile from the county line can I get service from smeco

Joseph Stewart | Mar 3, 2022
Tim P | Mar 3, 2022

Depends on you exact location. Which county line? Smeco has some coverage in PG by brandywine off of route 5 and on and around the southern part of 210. If you call smeco and give them your address they will tell you.

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What time of the day does large appliance usage rates go down?

Patrice Allen | Jan 2, 2022
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative - SMECO | Jan 2, 2022

Hello and thank you for your question. As of now, December 2021, SMECO’s rates don’t differentiate between peak and off-peak usage. So, if you have a residential account, it doesn’t matter when you use your large appliances. The Public Service Commission has approved SMECO’s rates for time-of-use to begin in February 2022. We’ll be telling our members more about the new rate options in the new year.

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CAN I GET WORK ORDER NUMBER FOR HEAVY UP CHARLES COUNTY REQUID FOR PERMIT TO APPLY FROM 100 AMPS SERVICE TO 200 AMPS HEAVY UP

saleh ashrafi | Sep 29, 2021
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative - SMECO | Sep 29, 2021

Please call SMECO at 1-888-440-3311 and one of our customer service representatives will be able to help you.

Does SMECO have any plans for implementing broadband access to your rural customers? We have no options out here other than satellite which is not adequate.

H. Thompson | Sep 29, 2020
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative - SMECO | Sep 29, 2020

SMECO staff and our Board of Directors are aware of the broadband accessibility issue in our area. We have actively participated in several state and local task forces that have focused on extending broadband to rural areas. SMECO is working with the Charles County government and its internet partner, Think Big Networks, to extend broadband to the Nanjemoy and Cobb Neck areas. For the time being, we are committed to helping existing Internet Service Providers extend service to unserved areas.

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Is there a detailed map of SMECO's territory in S. Maryland.

Henry Cole | Sep 29, 2020
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative - SMECO | Sep 29, 2020

You can find an outline map of SMECO’s service area at https://smeco.coop/about/service-area.

Was there some kind of power surge in La Plata?

Alex Wiley | Sep 30, 2019
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative - SMECO | Sep 30, 2019

Some of our members lost power on Wednesday when a transmission structure from the Hawkins Gate substation in La Plata failed, causing an overhead conductor to fall to the ground. We quickly restored service to the vast majority of our members affected.

How do I report a broken support cable on a High Voltage transmission pole which runs across a SMECO right of way on the back side of my property? (this is not a household power transmission pole)

Tim Maloy | Sep 30, 2019
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative - SMECO | Sep 30, 2019

Please call SMECO at 1-888-440-3311 to report the broken support cable. Thank you for alerting us to the problem.

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what days and times is the office open to apply for help with mead electic bill

Sharon Mattingly | Sep 30, 2019
Michelle Dornberger-Oursler | Sep 30, 2019

You would want to contact https://www.smtccac.org/ohep

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Who can clean a dryer vent

Mary Jean Davidge | Sep 30, 2019
Tim Stine | Sep 30, 2019

Anyone

How do you apply for a job here?

Chad N | Sep 30, 2019
Beta Lvr (superninjaflyingmonkey) | Sep 30, 2019

Applications are accepted online at www.smeco.coop. Go to Careers.

Is there any kiosk or payment centers for smeco in waldorf

Grace Davis | Sep 30, 2019
Kenneth McKenzie | Sep 30, 2019

No. You can pay by phone or text though. Cashier at hughesville opens at 730

Solar panel installation

Cece Bridges | Sep 30, 2018
Sharon Mattingly | Sep 30, 2019

how can i get solar panels installation in my yard

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I have been hearing a lot of negative stuff about these smart meters that SMECO installed. Do I have to keep it or can you replace it with the ones we had.

Rita Moreland | Sep 30, 2018
Chris Gaskins | Sep 30, 2018

Since getting the smart meter, my bill has gone up, why is that?

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