How to Turn on Utilities for New Apartments in Maine
Turning the utilities on in a new apartment in Maine is very simple. Cable, electricity and phone companies have local offices, enabling easier communication between the utility companies and the consumers, and you can use the Internet to view your accounts and pay your bills. Which utility company you use depends on where you live in Maine. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Decide which utilities you will need--home phone or cell? Satellite TV or cable? High-speed Internet or dial-up? Electricity is a must, but what about oil heat or propane? Is the stove in your kitchen gas-powered or electric? Maine is cold in the winter, so using electric heat is foolhardy unless your landlord will pay for your heat.
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Research local Maine companies using the resources included. Compare local product features and rates. After locating which company you would like to do business with, write down the pertinent info such as name of company, location of home office and phone numbers.
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Contact the local city government office to get the names of utility companies for the city in Maine you will be living. Maine is a very large state and it is impossible to list all the companies for each city. Central Maine Power Company is used statewide.
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Call each Maine utility company and set up accounts. You will need credit information such as Social Security Numbers or drivers' license, address of apartment and a phone number you can be reached at. Be aware that you will need money to open the account in the form of deposits for some utilities. An example of contact information needed to call utility company is:
Central Maine Power Company
83 Edison Dr.
Augusta, ME 04336
(207) 623-3521
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Tips & Warnings
Set up the accounts for your utilities before you move in to your new apartment. That way the power, cable and phone will be turned on the day you move in.
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