Shutting off & turning on utilities - Whidbey Island
Congratulations! You’re so close to moving in or out of your home and it’s time to call or go online and set up or close down your utility accounts! Below are most of the utility providers in Island County. There are a LOT of water associations so we can’t list all of them here but we will send you the more specific ones in an email.
Electricity - the whole Island is served by Puget Sound Energy. You can start, stop, or move service on their website.
Trash - If you’re not in a city or town you will use Island Disposal which can be set up online here. Many people just take their own trash to the dump which might save you a little $$ but means you probably need a truck or trailer.
Internet - There are many internet providers on the island, and they are ever-changing. Don’t take for granted that you will have access to high-speed cable internet, and be sure to double-check everything. Start with this site and then use the individual companies’ sites below to confirm. High Speed Internet Finder.
Whidbey Telecom Fiber - check to see if the property you’re interested in could get fiber.
Starlink - residential options are limited but having a mini (meant for travel) is working for a lot of people.
Propane -
Corey Oil https://www.coreyoilandpropane.com/
Vanderyacht https://www.vanderyachtpropane.com/
Skagit Farmer Supply https://www.skagitfarmers.com/homeheating/
Natural Gas - Cascade Natural Gas (888)522-1130 https://www.cngc.com/customer-service/start-stop-or-transfer-service/
City of Oak Harbor (garbage, recycling, sewer, storm drain & water) - The City Utilities Office is located on the upper/mail level of City Hall at 865 SE Barrington Dr. General Questions: (360) 279-4530 Utility Billing: (360) 279-4547
Town of Coupeville (water & sewer) - To start or stop service call the Utility Clerk at (360) 678-4461, ext. 106 or email utilityclerk@townofcoupeville.org For general utility info https://townofcoupeville.org/departments/utilities/
City of Langley - You can find information on their website about sewer, water, and storm water bills here.
Well Water - The entire island (except for the City of Oak Harbor) gets water from a well. Those wells either serve one household or many. Small or mid-size systems typically hire out their management with one of the management companies which are listed below. If it’s a large community like Sierra or Useless Bay they may manage water themselves. Here are the primary management companies serving Whidbey.
King Water - https://kingwater.nwnaturalwaterservices.com/
Cascadia - https://cascadiawater.com/
Whidbey Water Services - https://whidbeywaterservices.com/
Whidbey Island Water Systems Association - If you are a single party well owner or managing a small system you might water to join this great local association to learn more and get support and resources. https://www.whidbeywatersystems.org/
Change your locks. When you buy a home you also might want to get a locksmith out to rekey all your doors for security purposes. It doesn’t cost as much as you might think and you never know what spare keys might be floating out there from the previous owner. We highly recommend All Island Lock & Key!
As you’re getting settled don’t hesitate to shoot me quick questions via text or give me a call. We are full service and want to do what we can to help!
-Kristen (360) 720-4271
