ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), which has about 4.6 million customer accounts in the state, recently rolled out new rules for new homebuyers or renters.
Moving in: Call ahead
• New residents can start service online at www.FPL.com/startservice or by calling (800) 226-3545.
• For a same-day connection, contact FPL before 2 p.m.
• Residents don’t need to be home to connect power, but they should prepare to safely receive power. This may include:
— Turning off all inside breakers
— Turning off major appliances and electronics
— Making sure nothing is on top of the stove or inside an oven
Moving out
• FPL disconnects electric service when residents call to close their account within one day.
• Before turning off the power, the refrigerator should be unplugged with the door open to prevent mold.
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