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| When choosing a Florida utility company it's important to work out what sort of service you want, not choose on price alone. Connect Florida utilities online. |
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| Turn down your thermostat. For every degree you lower your heat in the 60-degree to 70-degree range, you'll save up to 5% on heating costs with the Florida utility company. Wear warm clothing and set your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower during the day and evening, health permitting. Set the thermostat back to 55 degrees or off at night or when leaving home for an extended time saving 5-20 percent of your heating costs (heat pumps should only be set back five degrees to prevent unneeded use of backup strip heating). When you move, it is easy to connect Florida utilities online. |
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| Install low flow showerheads to save money with your Florida utility company. If you do not already have them, low flow showerheads and faucets can drastically cut your hot water expenses. Savings of 10-16% of water heating costs. Connect Florida utilities online. |
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| Set your thermostat at 70 degrees or lower in the winter to save money with your Florida utility company. Every degree you raise your thermostat means a higher heating bill. If you plan to be away from home for several days, 55 degrees or so is a good setting. Heating costs will increase four to six percent for every thermostat setting above 70 degrees during the winter. Connect Florida utilities online. |
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| Check with your Florida utility company to see whether a flat rate or measured service plan will save you the most money. This will save money on utilities as well as give you consistent bill every month to more effectively manage your money. |
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| To save as much as hundreds of dollars a year on electricity make certain that any new appliances you purchase, especially air conditioners and furnaces, are energy-efficient. Information on the energy efficiency of major appliances is found on Energy Guide Labels required by federal law and often can be found at the website of your Florida utility company. Check with your electric utility to learn if it has a program to help reduce the costs of any appliance purchases. Compare companies and connect your Florida utilities online. |
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| Ask the Florida utility company you are comparing who has to confirm your decision to change suppliers. Having someone confirm you are switching protects you against being moved to a new supplier without your permission. This is often called “slamming.” Connect Florida utilities online. |
