Buying a new home is an exciting and busy time. The transition from old home to new home will go smoothly if you stay focused on your goal.
Make sure to set up utilities at your new home. When your rate is locked and your closing is scheduled, it’s time to schedule the start of utilities and home services at your new home. When calling to start service for gas, electric or other home service for your new home, you may be asked for your social security number when setting up your new account.
Be sure to call at least a week or two in advance of your new home closing to ensure the utilities are in your name and running on the day of your closing.
Here is some contact information to help you begin this process.
Utilities and Home Services
| CenterPoint Energy | PO Box 1144 Minneapolis, Phone 1: 612-372-4720 Phone 2: 612-372-4727 |
Gas utility – call the first number if you’re moving; call the second number for billing questions |
| Comcast | PO Box 3002 Southeastern, Phone 1: 651-222-3333 Phone 2: 866-447-7333 |
Cable and internet service – call the first number for customer service, call the second number for internet tech help. |
| Xcel Energy Northern States Power Company |
PO Box 9477 Minneapolis, Phone 1: 800-895-4999 Fax: 800-895-2895 Email: inquire@xcelenergy.com |
Electric service |
| Waste Management | Phone 1: 952-890-1100 Website: http://www.wmnorthland.com |
Garbage removal and recycling. |
| BFI Waste Systems | 9813 Flying Could Drive Eden Prairie, Phone 1: 952-941-5174 Fax: 952-946-5333 Website: http://www.alliedwastetwincities.com |
Garbage removal and recycling. Yard waste. |
| Qwest | Phone 1: 800-244-1111 | Phone service, high-speed internet, wireless, direct t.v. |
| Mediacom | Phone 1: 866-755-2225 Phone 2: 888-500-4847 Website: http://mediacomcable.com |
Phone, internet and cable t.v. service in Norwood Young America, Chanhassen and parts of Chaska |
| Minnesota Valley Electric | Phone 1: 952-492-2313 Phone 2: 800-282-6832 |
Electric service for parts of Chanhassen, parts of Chaska, parts of New Prague and southern Shakopee |
If you aren’t sure which electric or gas company provides service to your home, just start dialing. Customer service representatives at most utility companies are very good about telling you if your new home is in their service area or not. Chances are, they will tell you which is the correct utility company and give you the phone number to call.
Here’s to a smooth transition!
~Emma
