Tips for Seasonal Residents
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Spend More Time Doing What You Enjoy the MostWith the FPL Automatic Bill Pay® program, you'll spend less time thinking about your bill and more time enjoying life. That's because your electric bill is paid automatically on time, every month from your bank account. Plus, you'll receive your normal monthly bill to review.  Learn More
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At FPL, we understand that our seasonal and part-time residential customers face unique energy challenges, including:
- avoiding high energy costs during the summer months when your home is vacant
- reducing the risk of mold and mildew developing in your absence, and
- deciding how to handle your FPL account and electric bills while you're gone.
That's why we offer tips and billing options to help you protect your home and furnishings as well as manage your energy costs when you're away.
A programmable thermostat can help you avoid mildew and high bills
One way to help prevent mold and mildew from developing in your vacant home is to control the relative humidity inside. You can accomplish this and still manage your energy costs by using a programmable thermostat to run your air conditioner at 70° for just four hours each morning and at 88° the rest of the time.
Using a dehumidifier, if you have one, set to 58% relative humidity instead of air conditioning, will save even more.
Additional ways to save
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| Refrigerator |
- If left on, turn to warmest setting.
- If turned off, clean interior with solution of 1 tbsp. of baking soda in 1 quart of water; dry thoroughly and leave doors open.
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| Lighting |
- Use timers or daylight sensors if you leave lighting on for security reasons.
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| Swimming Pool |
- Turn off pool heater at the circuit breaker.
- Set filter pump timer to limit run time to six hours a day during summer and four hours in winter.
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Hassle-free billing
We also make it simple to manage your electric bill, even when you're away for months at a time. You can automatically start and stop your service online, or choose from a variety of flexible and convenient billing and payment options specifically designed to fit your household needs. Options include:
- FPL Automatic Bill PaySM - ensures your bill is automatically paid on time, every month, on the day you select (within the qualifying period).
- FPL E-Mail BillSM - allows you to review and pay your electric bill online.
- FPL Friendly Reminder - creates a buddy system to remind you if your electric bill is past due.
- Extended Leave Options - lets you choose the status of your account while you're away - either pay a small monthly fee to keep your account open or terminate your service and reopen the account upon your return.
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