1. Poor Customer Service<\/strong><\/p>\nGreat customer service is easy. When you call, you should get a straightforward and satisfactory answer to your concern.<\/p>\n
If it gets any more complicated than that on a consistent basis (allow for mistakes and imperfection), then it\u2019s probably time to leave.<\/p>\n
Hold times should be a reasonable few minutes at most, unless of course we have a disastrous emergency like the intense cold in February.<\/p>\n
2. You Feel Trapped in Their Contract<\/strong><\/p>\nUsed properly, contracts clarify expectations and serve to protect both parties in the event something goes wrong.<\/p>\n
However, contracts can be used as a weapon to trap you and take as much of your money as possible.<\/p>\n
For example, after you\u2019ve been with your REP for a while, strange fees may start to pop up. You cross a certain monthly usage threshold, and all of a sudden you have to pay $200 – $300 more than you usually would in a month.<\/p>\n
Or, they charge you fees for simple things they shouldn\u2019t, like taking your payment over the phone.<\/p>\n
3. Your REP Doesn\u2019t Require You To Sign a Contract<\/strong><\/p>\nYes. Some REPs do this. If you think about it, it forces them to provide great service and treat you like a valued customer.<\/p>\n
If they don\u2019t, then you can take your business elsewhere. And since smart meters can be connected or disconnected nearly immediately, you can follow through on your threat with ease.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t sign a contract, your REP can still charge you with fees here and there. But even if they do, you can still take action to protect yourself.<\/p>\n
4. You Practically Never Have to Call Customer Service<\/strong><\/p>\nNo REP is perfect. No business anywhere is perfect. You have to allow a little room for mistakes.<\/p>\n
If you pretty much never have to use your REP\u2019s customer service, you\u2019ve found a keeper.<\/p>\n
They know how to do things right the first time. They\u2019re heavily invested in making you happy.<\/p>\n
By now, your REP has had plenty of time to figure out how to provide a top-notch customer service experience.<\/p>\n
If they can\u2019t do it, find someone else who can because such REPs do exist. That\u2019s one of the benefits of deregulation.<\/p>\n
So is it time to change your REP? Only you can make that decision.<\/p>\n
For now, you know what to look for to help you make the best decision for yourself.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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