Tips on Disconnecting and Connecting Utilities

Here at New City Moving, it is important to advise you of the importance of making sure your utilities are disconnected at your old residence and reconnected at your new residence in a timely manner. This is because you want electricity, telephone, and heating or cooling while the Chicago moving company is loading you up. However, you want those exact things when you are in your new place unpacking.

The most important thing you want to do before the Chicago moving services show up at your door is go to the websites of your utility companies or give them a call to find out what the disconnection rules are. It is ideal to contact your utility companies 2 to 4 weeks before you move so that you don’t leave yourself in the dark, without communication, or too cold or too hot. This advance notice also gives the utility companies time to get a last reading, allowing you a chance to take care of that last bill.

If you have any bills that are late or unpaid, it is important that you get that taken care of before the Chicago movers come to your door. This is so you can get your new service connected. Utility companies will not connect services until any outstanding bills are taken care of.

Now you want to make sure on moving day that your utilities are active to the very last minute because you don’t want to be in a bad situation in case an emergency strikes. It is important for both you and your Chicago moving services that electricity, heat, or cool air is available, as well as a telephone for emergency reasons.

Here are some helpful tips you can use during your move:

#1 Let your appliances return to room temperature before you plug them back in.

#2 Know where the cable and phone jacks are located, as well as electrical outlets in the new home.

#3 Tape doors shut such as on microwaves and even your refrigerator. Remove any glass plates or shelving.

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