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asinghal · Jan 16, 2013, 08:39 PM

I must say this website is really helpful as I got the answers on some common things people don't have much knowledge on.

So as I am planning to migrate in April, I will be moving out from my apartment on March 31st. So next thing I want to know that how to close my electricity account. I am using Edison electricity (SCE) and initially I had paid $90 as deposit, as I will notify them to close my account on March 31st, so my concern is will they be going to take this deposit with them as I am closing my account before a year ? If not, can I make it easy way with them that to deduct my March's bill from that deposit and keep the remaining deposit ? This is because I will be closing my US bank accounts too, as using them overseas will cost me more.

cdad · Jan 16, 2013, 08:45 PM

You can call the utility company to make arrangements for terminating your account. The deposit that is on file with them was for the purpose creating your account and ensuring the bill would be paid. They should return the entire amount or be able to credit you the amount towards your bill.

Fr_Chuck · Jan 16, 2013, 09:06 PM

Above correct, but I live in China and keep US bank accounts, US paypal also, does not cost me extra, also useful to receive final money,income tax refunds

asinghal · Mar 12, 2013, 11:39 AM

How much time it takes to get back the security deposit from Edison (SCE), after they had applied that security deposit amount to my final or closing month bill? Please Help !

cdad · Mar 12, 2013, 03:07 PM

Originally Posted by asinghal

How much time it takes to get back the security deposit from Edison (SCE), after they had applied that security deposit amount to my final or closing month bill ?? Please Help !

Im not sure what their exact policy is but it would be within the norm for it to take 1 billing cycle. Approx time of that would be 1 month.

asinghal · Mar 13, 2013, 01:48 PM

Can I get it before a month, because I need to deposit it in my back account and after then need to close the bank account too ? I am trying to ask them the exact time so that I can plan my travel accordingly resolving all issues of payments and accounts...

cdad · Mar 13, 2013, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by asinghal

Can i get it before a month, because i need to deposit it in my back account and after then need to close the bank account too ? I am trying to ask them the exact time period so that i can plan my travel accordingly resolving all issues of payments and accounts....

The only way to get that information is to contact them directly. They should give you some kind of time frame so you have something to work with.