Now that your move is finally complete, you won't be able to
enjoy your new home without setting up your electricity and gas
beforehand. Believe it or not, one of the most common mistakes made
during a move is neglecting this little detail.
If you already have electricity and gas in your name, you can
transfer accounts seamlessly during relocation. Many online
services will allow you to transfer power and energy from one
billing address to another, within just a few moments.
You can either continue on with your current supplier if their
services are available in your new area, or you can check for new
prices at your new address to transfer the service.
When to transfer electricity and gas in a move
Upon relocation, you will likely need to transfer most
utilities, like electricity, gas, Pay TV and the Internet. If
you're moving within the same city, you can simplify this process
greatly by keeping the same providers and notifying a change of
address with a new connection.
This method will work for all power and energy services, as well
as pay TV and internet.
If you're moving to a new area entirely, it's critical to
transfer electricity and gas beforehand to make sure that all
utilities are working prior to your move:
- Create a utilities list. List all
utilities that need to be transferred, as well as contact
information for your new providers. Additionally, list the exact
date that you plan to move from your old residence to your new
home.
- Contact existing utility providers. Call
your current utility providers and inform them of your move out
date. Ask them to leave the utilities on for two days after you
move, if at all possible.
This will give you time to clean your house and return for any
boxes or belongings that you may have forgotten. For extra service
for 48 hours, you may be charged a prorated fee.
- Call new utility companies. Contact each
new utility service and inform them of your move-in date. Try
calling at least two weeks prior to relocation to ensure that
electricity and gas will be turned on in time.
Schedule dates with the utility company to turn on gas and
electricity, preferably two days before you move in. This will
guarantee that you have utilities in advance, even if there's a
delay in setting up service.