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Utility company information for your convenience:
Columbia Gas 1-800-344-4077 AEP (electric) 1-800-277-2177 City Electric 614-645-7360 Time Warner 614-481-5050 WOW Cable 614-948-4600 AT&T Uverse 1-800-288-2020 You can click on any of the names above for utility websites. *You are required to call and establish gas and electric for the day of your move in. You are also responsible for water, however you do not have to call and set that up, it is done for you. Any delays with establishing the electric and gas service will result in all applicable late fees per your lease. How Do I Lower My Utility Bills? Electric • Keep lights off when not in use. • Don’t use space heaters, as they are inefficient and can be very dangerous if not properly ventilated. • In the summer months you can save by keeping the A/C set on an average temperature to keep your apartment cool. Turning the unit off and on takes longer to cool and uses a lot more energy. Also, keep your blinds closed during the hot, sunny days, as it will limit the amount of heat let into your apartment. Gas • It is estimated that you can save 3% on your heating bill for every degree you lower your thermostat. Keep it no higher than 68 degrees during the day- health permitting. • Keep all heat registers and air return ducts clear of furniture, carpet, drapes and excessive dust. • Keep doors and windows shut!! An open window makes the furnace work twice as hard to heat a given area. • Installing plastic window kits greatly reduces your heating bills and helps to eliminate lost heat. Water • Don’t use your toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket, because every time you flush it uses five to seven gallons of water. • Turn off the water after your toothbrush is wet while you are brushing. This can save you immensely over a month's time. • Check faucets and toilets for leaks as even the smallest drip can waste twenty of more gallons a day. Cable *Occasionally you may need permission for a cable installation, in the event that you do you may use this form which is required by the cable company: Cable Permission Form |
