Electricity & Gas Connection

How to Connect Your Electricity and Gas Fast

Getting your home or business power connected can take a long time, it can be a complicated process too, that is, unless it is done correctly. Many consumers will simply rush out into the market to pick up their power supplier. They may have recalled the name of the electricity supplier from a TV commercial, and made the commitment based on that.

This can be a very costly mistake, and can lead customers to pay hundreds of dollars more on their energy bills after they move in, than should have been necessary.

Choosing the right electricity and gas supplier is important for four reasons:

1. Suppliers have vastly different rates. Choosing the wrong one may lead you to pay hundreds of dollars more than you need to.
2. Some energy suppliers do not have protection from rate rises. You may end up locked into a contract that costs you much more than expected to pay.
3. Several suppliers may also charge an exit fee. This "exit fee" is a fee you must pay if you leave the property prior to the expiration of your agreement with them.
4. To ensure you get connected with your power on the date a supplier promises, you need to choose a supplier that has reliable systems and has good relationships with power distributors.

With these four essential components of any power connection catered to, ElectricityWizard has an express move in team. This team will assist you with getting the right deal for your electricity and gas accounts so you end up on top. Call 1300359779 to speak to a moving homes specialist to get your power connected fast.

How Quickly Can Your Power and Gas Be Connected?

Typically, a power connection will take around three business days to get it connected on time and without headaches. The delay exists to ensure that the retailer has enough time to get into contact with the relevant distributor for the area (owner of the poles, wires, and meters and the company able to connect/disconnect the power) and book an appointment.

In some cases, if there is a meter currently on the property already connected, the power can be switched on in less than three business days. ElectricityWizard recommends you budget three business days prior to the day you expect to move in for headache free power connection.

In some cases, a “same day fuel injection”, also known as SDFI, is possible, but you must submit your request first thing in the morning  (before 2pm at the latest). Due to the urgency of an SDFI, the distributor for your area will likely charge you a much larger connection fee than if you organize it a few days prior.

Process for Getting Power Connected

1. Contact ElectricityWizard on 1300359779 and press option 3 to connect to our move in department.
2. We will help you find the electricity supplier that best meets your needs and offers you suitable rates and terms and conditions.
3. We will then arrange for all of your details to be passed through to your chosen retailer, and will work with them to have your power connected on your chosen date.
4. Be prepared that you might have to be present for a visual inspection at your new home or business when the distributor comes to connect your meter.
5. In many cases, ElectricityWizard is able to organize a power connection in a shorter timeframe than most other brokers as we have direct lines of contact right into our preferred power supplier’s move in departments.
6. Sit back, relax, and everything will be taken care of.

Fees for Getting Power Connected

The fees for an electricity connection will depend on three factors:

1. The timeframe you have allocated to move in.
2. The distributor that looks after the meters in your area.
3. The type of connection. (i.e. Is there a meter currently there, or has it been removed?)

To learn more about how much your power connection will cost, call the move in department of ElectricityWizard on 1300359779 and speak with an energy consultant today. They will explain all the specific fees and charges to get your power connected and find you the most suitable option. Remember the Electricity Wizard service is absolutely free to use for you.

Cooling Off Period for Connection: Can I Change My Mind?

With most national electricity connections, as a consumer and in accordance with Australian law, you will be granted a five business day cooling off period from the day you decide to proceed with a particular supplier.

Selecting the Best Electricity Supplier for Your Electricity Connection

You may think that the best supplier is the one that will save you the most money. But, in actuality, this is far from reality. Getting your energy connection organized purely by looking at just the best supplier today is often not a smart move. Electricity retailers are able to vary their energy prices on a daily basis.

When you move into your new home or business, and if you have signed a contract, your new supplier can legally increase their prices giving you just 28 days’ notice. Be warned that you must look at the contract terms and conditions, as well as your rates. We can do all that for you ensuring you get the quickest connection and the lowest long term cost.

Connect My Power!

Call the moving homes department on 1300359779 now to find the right deal for you.

ElectricityWizard can help you find the most suitable electricity supplier and connect your power to ensure that you get not only a good deal today, but so you can secure a great deal over the next 24 months too.