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| To save money with your Fredericksburg utility company, check your bill to see if you have optional services that you don't really need or use. Each option you drop could save you $40 or more each year. |
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| Put your computer and monitor to sleep to save money with your Fredericksburg utility company. Most computers come with the power management features turned off. On computers using Windows 98/ME/2000 open your power management software and set it so your computer goes to sleep if you're away from your machine for 5 to 15 minutes. Those who use Macintosh computers look for the setting in your Control Panels called "Energy Saver" and set it accordingly. When you're done using your computer, turn it off (see next tip) do not leave it in sleep mode overnight as it is still drawing a small amount of power. Connect Fredericksburg utilities online. |
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| Ask questions to your Fredericksburg utility company if you don’t understand the words used or choices you must make. Even if you buy electricity from a new supplier, you will still pay the public utility company to deliver – or provide--your electricity. You may get separate bills from both the supplier and the provider. Connect Fredericksburg utilities online. |
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| When choosing a Fredericksburg utility company it's important to work out what sort of service you want, not choose on price alone. Connect Fredericksburg utilities online. |
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| Check the readings on your gas and electricity and ring them through to the relevant Fredericksburg utility company to ensure that they agree with the ones left by the previous owners. Connect Fredericksburg utilities online. |
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| Ask the Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg utilities online. |
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| Replace or clean furnace filters once a month to save money with your Fredericksburg utility company. Dirty filters restrict airflow and increase energy use. Keep you furnace clean, lubricated and properly adjusted. Savings up to 5% of heating costs. Connect Fredericksburg utilities online. |
