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| Ask the Pepper Pike 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 Pepper Pike utilities online. |
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| Using a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on the heating or air-conditioning according to a pre-set schedule and recommendation from the Pepper Pike utility company. As a result, you don't operate the equipment as much when you are asleep or when the house or part of the house is not occupied. You can connect Pepper Pike utilities online from your home. |
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| A home energy audit can identify ways to save up to hundreds of dollars a year on home heating (and air conditioning). Ask your electric or gas Pepper Pike utility company if they can do this audit for free or for a reasonable charge. If they cannot, ask them to refer you to a qualified professional. |
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| If you haven't had a meter reading taken, then don't forget to take this yourself and ring and write to the Pepper Pike utility company. Leave a note for the new owners, again so that any dispute can be sorted out quickly. Connect Pepper Pike utilities online. |
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| Install low flow showerheads to save money with your Pepper Pike 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 Pepper Pike utilities online. |
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| Plug your home's leaks to save money with your Pepper Pike utility company. Install weather-stripping or caulk leaky doors and windows and install gaskets behind outlet covers. Savings up to 10% on energy costs. Connect Pepper Pike utilities online. |
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| Check the readings on your gas and electricity and ring them through to the relevant Pepper Pike utility company to ensure that they agree with the ones left by the previous owners. Connect Pepper Pike utilities online. |
