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A Guide to Transferring Utilities When You Move

A Guide to Transferring Utilities When You Move
Moving to a new place is one of the most exciting experiences one can imagine! In all the chaos of packing and sorting out logistics, one central detail tends to be charged over. Transferring of utilities. Worry not, fellow partner! In this detailed guide, brought forth by PacknDash, you shall be prepared with a step-by-step approach to executing a flawless transition of these critical utilities to your new house.

  1. Have Account Numbers Ready

Be Prepared with Your Account Numbers Collect your utility information before you make that call. This includes electricity, gas, water, and any other service you depend on. Think of it like your utility tool belt—keeping you full of the information you need to communicate smoothly and convert rapidly.

  1. Decide on Your Shut-off and Activation Dates

Now, with all the account information on your side, you've got to set up a schedule. Most people don't want their utilities shut off at their new home! Do this at least 3 weeks before your move. That is plenty of time to get final meter readings and all bills processed beforehand. Call the utility companies from whom you purchased utility services to have the utilities turned on at your new place of residence, beginning on your move-in date if you wish—or shortly after. That way, everything will be running smoothly with as little associated trouble as possible.

  1. Call 3 Weeks Ahead to Schedule Shut-off And Activation

With your information and timeline in hand, it's time to make those calls! Contact your current utility providers three weeks from your move-out date and confirm the schedule for disconnection. While you're on the phone, ask about any estimates for final bills and early termination fees for your contracts. Don't forget to record the confirmation numbers for later use. Call your utility providers and have your utilities activated for your new address. You will need to provide them with the date of move-in, the date for the preferred commencement of service, and other important account information. You will also need to talk through the available plans and pick the one you decide to subscribe to.

  1. Pay Off Balances & Provide a Forwarding Address for Any Refunds

Ensure to pay your accounts before your last billing statement arrives at your new address Your new residency should not allow any incumbencies so that you will have a clear account with your former providers. Make sure that your current utility companies have your forwarding address so any security deposit refunds, if any, can still be mailed to you. Before services can be activated in your new location, you should be ready to pay any necessary deposit or arrange payment in terms of a new account.

  1. Call to Pay Deposits and Set Up Accounts for New Home

At this point, you should have arranged disconnection at the former place. Now, once again from the list you have made earlier, call the utilities providers in your new local area to close that agreement and have the process moving along into service connection. Prepare to also discuss any deposits or payment arrangements associated with your new accounts.

Pro Tip:

Some utility companies may require that someone be present at the site for service turn-on. Schedule this ahead of when you are moving in to avoid delays.

  1. Conduct Final Meter Reading When You Move Out

When the day comes to move, take a last reading of the meters at your old residence before you leave. This reading will enable you to be billed for only what service is used. Take a picture of the reading to refer to later.

  1. Arrange for Activation with Someone at Home

Moving day can be a mess, but make sure the move-in day is smooth by having someone there when it's time to activate service at the new house. This way, turning on the service can happen quickly without slowdowns.

  1. Verify Fixtures and Faucets are Working Right

Once the services are activated in your new home, take a little time to see that all is well. Start all the faucets and check the lights to see that they are all working. Give yourself a chance to make sure that your appliances are working well. Detecting small problems at their beginning stage will save you lots of headaches in the future.

  1. Enjoy Your New Home!

By following these steps, among others, you've reigned supreme even over the utility disconnection and made moving into a new place a breeze. So, relax, unpack, and savor the fun that's yet to be in your new living space. The utilities are on, the lights are on, and you are ready to kick off your new start. Remember, a little planning goes a long way! At PacknDash, we are acutely aware of how tough moving is. It is for this reason that we take the hassle off your back by offering full services from packing and unpacking to providing secure storage. Let us do the worrying about logistics at this time when you should be super excited about settling down into your new home. Leave the stress of moving to PacknDash! While your utilities are transferred and your things are safely moved, kick back into your new place.