Now that you've bought your new home, or are moving into the area, it's time to notify utility companies.
You will want to contact utility companies prior to taking possession of your home, and if possible, transfer service from the seller into your name. This will prevent re-connection fees. Be sure to ask about any required deposits.
ELECTRIC
American Electric Power: 800-672-2231
Dayton Power & Light: 800-824-6124
Midwest Electric: 800-962-3830
Paulding-Putnam Electric Cooperative: 419-399-5015
GAS
Dominion East Ohio Gas: 800-362-7557
AmeriGas (propane): 866-440-6488 (Lima & Fort Recovery)
Ferrellgas (propane): 419-749-2600 or 800-746-4200 (Convoy)
Hoosier Propane: 800-996-3444 (Decatur, IN)
Mercer Landmark (propane): 800-845-6405 (Celina)
State Line LP Gas (propane): 800-598-6670 (Decatur, IN)
Van Wert Propane: 419-238-2681
TELEPHONE
Verizon: 800-483-4600 (residential)
Sprint: 800-407-5411 (residential/small business)
WATER/SEWER
Convoy Mayor's Office: 419-749-2266
Ohio City Village Hall: 419-965-2255
Middle Point Water Works: 419-968-2340
Van Wert Water Works Office: 419-238-6042
CABLE TV
Adelphia (Van Wert city): 419-238-4235
WATCH TV (rural areas): 800-589-3837 (Lima)
HOME INSURANCE
Contact local insurance company representative or ask real estate agent for sources.
OTHER CONTACTS
This list has been compiled as a resource of local contractors whom our clients have used and found to be reliable. This list is by no means complete, nor is it meant in any way as an endorsement of their services. Friends, relatives, co-workers, and neighbors are other sources to consult for referrals of reliable contractors.
CARPET CLEANING
Klima Carpet Cleaning (Ottoville): 888-872-1445
ELECTRICAL
Crider Electrical Service (residential): 419-238-1871
Overholt Electric (commercial/industrial): 419-968-2015
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
Ayers-Sterrett (Van Wert): 419-238-5480
Barney's Heating & Air Conditioning (Convoy): 419-749-2837
Hoffman Plumbing & Heating (Van Wert): 419-238-5628
Schumm's Plumbing & Heating (Van Wert): 419-238-4994
HOME INSPECTION
Alakwa Home Inspection Service (Van Wert): 419-238-0197
Homestead Inspections (Lima): 419-228-2947
Kipfer Home Inspection Service (Payne): 419-263-2744
Town and Country Home Inspections (Van Wert): 419-238-4339
LOCKSMITH
Peace of Mind (Van Wert): 419-232-4404
PEST INSPECTIONS/EXTERMINATORS
Buckeye Exterminating Inc. (Ottoville): 800-523-1521
PLUMBING
Ayers-Sterrett (Van Wert): 419-238-5480
Bowen Plumbing (Van Wert): 419-232-6001
Hoffman Plumbing & Heating (Van Wert): 419-238-5628
Jones Plumbing (Ohio City): 419-965-2363
Schumm's Plumbing & Heating (Van Wert): 419-238-4994
REMODELING/HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Hayes Home Improvement (Van Wert): 419-238-0574
Rager Home Improvement (Van Wert): 419-238-1564
Wayne Williams Construction (Van Wert): 419-238-5309
ROOFING
Bebout & Houg: 419-238-4100
SURVEYS
Warren Foy: 419-238-6000
Don Friemoth: 419-238-4817
