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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 Bella Vista utility company. Leave a note for the new owners, again so that any dispute can be sorted out quickly. Connect Bella Vista utilities online. |
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| To understand the price charged annually you’ll need to know how much electricity you use throughout the year. Connect Bella Vista utilities online. Your “usage profile” shows how much electricity you use. Ask your Bella Vista utility company for a copy of your “usage profile.” Studying it will give you an idea of how much energy you use and when |
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| A Bella Vista utility company oftens charges less when use during not peak hours occur. Long distance calls made during evenings, at night, or on weekends can cost significantly less than weekday calls. |
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| Use appliances efficiently to save money with your Bella Vista utility company. Do only full loads when using your dishwasher and clothes washer. Use the cold water setting on your clothes washer when you can. Using cold water reduces your washer's energy use by 75%. Be sure to clean your clothes dryer's lint trap after each use. Use the moisture-sensing automatic drying setting on your dryer if you have one. Connect Bella Vista utilities online. |
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| Plug "leaking energy" in electronics to save money with your Bella Vista utility company. Many new TVs, VCRs, chargers, computer peripherals and other electronics use electricity even when they are switched "off." Although these "standby losses" are only a few watts each, they add up to over 50 watts in a typical home that is consumed all the time. If possible, unplug electronic devices and chargers that have a block-shaped transformer on the plug when they are not in use. For computer scanners, printers and other devices that are plugged into a power strip, simply switch off the power strip after shutting down your computer. Connect Bella Vista utilities online. |
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| If a Bella Vista utility company offers a lease on equipment, it is usually best to buy instead of lease. You will usually save money by buying your phones instead of leasing them. |
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| Is the way the electricity is made a concern for you? A Bella Vista utility company may generate electricity from water, coal, wind, or nuclear fuel. How the electricity is made may affect the environment. If you feel strongly about the environment, you may want to take this into consideration when you make your choice. Connect Bella Vista utilities online. |
