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TerriS 08-06-2021 08:03 AM

Moving into TV in early September .. looking for some opinions
 
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.

dewilson58 08-06-2021 08:05 AM

Spectrum, had them for years...........no internet issues.

Contractor cut the cable, Spectrum was out that day.

Road-Runner 08-06-2021 08:12 AM

Nice Camaro! We've had both Xfinity and Spectrum and also work from home a lot so need fast reliable service. They're the two best options over some of the others (AT&T), I'd probably go with whoever has the better deal right now, but be forewarned after the introductory rate expires they all go up big time! And we've had both gas & electric driers, I think the gas may have some advantages drying the clothes but you do have the extra hassle of another gas appliance. I've worked on several electric dryers myself replacing switches, thermostats, heating units, belts, etc. but don't know that I'd jump right in to work on a gas dryer the same way? Have a safe move.

Later, Jim

TerriS 08-06-2021 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Road-Runner (Post 1984623)
Nice Camaro! We've had both Xfinity and Spectrum and also work from home a lot so need fast reliable service. They're the two best options over some of the others (AT&T), I'd probably go with whoever has the better deal right now, but be forewarned after the introductory rate expires they all go up big time! And we've had both gas & electric driers, I think the gas may have some advantages drying the clothes but you do have the extra hassle of another gas appliance. I've worked on several electric dryers myself replacing switches, thermostats, heating units, belts, etc. but don't know that I'd jump right in to work on a gas dryer the same way? Have a safe move.

Later, Jim

Thanks I LOVE my car thinking about upgrading to a convertible if I could get one in the same color... didn't think I would like it but LOVE it.

Yeah I was looking into them and Xfinity I can get a local TV changes + a few for like $10 a month (I stream but live channels are nice once in awhile) they have a 1.2 GB cap which SHOULD be okay but you never know. Spectrum has unlimited data which is nice... will likely go with Spectrum I really wanted Centurylink but not available at address..... hopefully will be available later at address

TerriS 08-06-2021 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1984606)
Spectrum, had them for years...........no internet issues.

Contractor cut the cable, Spectrum was out that day.

Thanks that is what I am leaning toward

ThirdOfFive 08-06-2021 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984603)
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.

1. Gas is faster.

2. We have Xfinity--quite an improvement from the snail-slow DSL we had before we moved here. Great speed and pretty reasonable price. The trade-off, in our experience, is that Xfinity is Comcast and Comcast, even back some years in our experience, has never been outstanding in customer service. A few months back we got our bill, but for TWO months and with a late fee tacked on. I finally got a live person (took a couple of letters to do it, and then they called me) and pointed out that I had sent out the check for the previous month's payment a full sixteen days before it was due, but was cashed by Comcast on the precise due date. I had the records to prove it. The Customer Service rep, an oily, patronizing sort, said that Comcast ALWAYS posts payment on the day it was received, but that he would grant a "one time only" revocation of the late fee. I thanked him but said that in the future my Comcast payments would be sent certified mail, at random intervals. just to make sure it never happens again. Hasn't happened since.

Case #2: A couple of weeks back our service went down. I called them and they obligingly sent out a tech the following day. After running numerous tests and replacing some hardware outside he finally checked out my modem and was amazed. It was obviously a modem that had been previously used, and "That's the WRONG modem for your service!" He replaced with a newer, different model, and the service has been great--but yesterday, I got my bill and they had tacked on $100 for the "service call" even though it was their hardware that had been the reason for my outage!

So...love the service. Can't express the same love for Comcast.

dewilson58 08-06-2021 08:30 AM

Plus the wifi hotspots you can hook into.........
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TerriS 08-06-2021 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 1984647)
1. Gas is faster.

2. We have Xfinity--quite an improvement from the snail-slow DSL we had before we moved here. Great speed and pretty reasonable price. The trade-off, in our experience, is that Xfinity is Comcast and Comcast, even back some years in our experience, has never been outstanding in customer service. A few months back we got our bill, but for TWO months and with a late fee tacked on. I finally got a live person (took a couple of letters to do it, and then they called me) and pointed out that I had sent out the check for the previous month's payment a full sixteen days before it was due, but was cashed by Comcast on the precise due date. I had the records to prove it. The Customer Service rep, an oily, patronizing sort, said that Comcast ALWAYS posts payment on the day it was received, but that he would grant a "one time only" revocation of the late fee. I thanked him but said that in the future my Comcast payments would be sent certified mail, at random intervals. just to make sure it never happens again. Hasn't happened since.

Case #2: A couple of weeks back our service went down. I called them and they obligingly sent out a tech the following day. After running numerous tests and replacing some hardware outside he finally checked out my modem and was amazed. It was obviously a modem that had been previously used, and "That's the WRONG modem for your service!" He replaced with a newer, different model, and the service has been great--but yesterday, I got my bill and they had tacked on $100 for the "service call" even though it was their hardware that had been the reason for my outage!

So...love the service. Can't express the same love for Comcast.

That is my biggest concern with Xfinity I had bad experience with them in GA years ago which is why i am leaning toward Spectrum

Road-Runner 08-06-2021 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984640)
Thanks I LOVE my car thinking about upgrading to a convertible if I could get one in the same color... didn't think I would like it but LOVE it.

Wife has a Race Red Mustang GT/CS convertible, nice for top down driving most of the year.

Lottoguy 08-06-2021 10:27 AM

Gas dryer will cost more to run then an electric.

JoMar 08-06-2021 01:00 PM

Have had Spectrum for 7 years, customer service has friendly, knowledgeable folks. Internet has been great, they just introduced wifi pods which now extends access to the outside......may change tv plans since using streaming services more and cable channels less.

JerryLBell 08-06-2021 04:04 PM

I know serious cooks can't handle the idea of cooking with electricity but I've seen reports of too many houses around the country (including my brother-in-laws in Nevada) blowing to smithereens due to gas leaks. I live between 466A and 44 where they don't have gas lines and I feel safer for it. For that reason, I would go with electric over gas if given the choice.

I've had Spectrum for internet and they were OK though they did raise the price a couple of times in the few years I had them. Xfinity probably does the same. If you stream much video, particularly 4K video, make sure your provider doesn't have data caps or you might get a rude surprise on your bill if and when you go over the limit. I've got CenturyLink optic fiber now and am getting 940 Mbps downloads AND 940 Mbps uploads with no data caps for less than what I used to get 100 Mbps down/15 Mbps up from Spectrum. I'd recommend them to everyone if they were available everywhere.

kkingston57 08-06-2021 04:10 PM

Have Century Link for internet. $49.00 a month including tax and not allowed to raise prices. Service has been good.

One month ago cable was cut and it took 4 days to repair. Installer installed temp cable which is now lying in the grass and was told that another person or company would permanently bury cable in 7 days. Still not buried.

Prior to the cut, their contractor buried cable < 6 inches below ground level. I do not know what code is for depth but was told that it should have been 3 feet down.

TerriS 08-06-2021 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1984928)
I've got CenturyLink optic fiber now and am getting 940 Mbps downloads AND 940 Mbps uploads with no data caps for less than what I used to get 100 Mbps down/15 Mbps up from Spectrum. I'd recommend them to everyone if they were available everywhere.


I would love them but not available at my address. Hoping it becomes available soon and I can switch

metoo21 08-06-2021 05:57 PM

Are you sure it is wired for an electric dryer? Electric dryers use 240v outlet. There should be an outlet on the dryer side of the wall and it should be 120v to run the electric motor for the drum and the electronics. We have a washer and gas dryer on order. Never had a gas dryer before. Thought about getting an electrician to add a 240v outlet but if we end up hating the gas dryer, we can switch to electric later.

I've never had comcast/xfinity but have heard horror stories. So we are going with Spectrum. We close late August so time will tell if we made a good choice.

TerriS 08-06-2021 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by metoo21 (Post 1984959)
Are you sure it is wired for an electric dryer? Electric dryers use 240v outlet. There should be an outlet on the dryer side of the wall and it should be 120v to run the electric motor for the drum and the electronics. We have a washer and gas dryer on order. Never had a gas dryer before. Thought about getting an electrician to add a 240v outlet but if we end up hating the gas dryer, we can switch to electric later.

I've never had comcast/xfinity but have heard horror stories. So we are going with Spectrum. We close late August so time will tell if we made a good choice.

Not 100% sure but I thought they said could do either. Will have to find out for sure. I close 9/8 so I have time to find out

Woodbear 08-07-2021 02:36 AM

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We close September 1st in Citrus Grove. Our only option is gas. There is no outlet available for an electric dryer.

Nannyof3 08-07-2021 05:14 AM

Gas, Xfinity

Luggage 08-07-2021 05:41 AM

Really? Thought gas was cheaper .

Luggage 08-07-2021 05:44 AM

Gas v elec.
 
The Consumer Energy Center estimates using a natural gas dryer can result in up to 50% savings in dryer energy costs. There is a cost to converting to natural gas. If your household currently has electric appliances, converting for just one appliance may not make financial sense.Jan 27, 2016

Dexterconfetti 08-07-2021 05:55 AM

Electric dryer outlet.
 
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Originally Posted by Woodbear (Post 1985052)
We close September 1st in Citrus Grove. Our only option is gas. There is no outlet available for an electric dryer.

I had an electrician install dryer outlet and proper amp in electric box. Easy peasy. Don’t like gas dried clothes.

tgloo99 08-07-2021 06:10 AM

Double check for your 240 dryer outlet... Ours did not have one in our new home in St. Catherine.. we're paying Pike Electric to install one...we use Spectrum... No issues... Great customer service.

jack.hunter00@yahoo.com 08-07-2021 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984603)
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.

See Jack at Sears Hometown on 441 in Summerfield for your appliance needs. Your choice on dryers but gas normally cost $100 more than electric.

Papa_lecki 08-07-2021 06:34 AM

My spectrum bill is $135/month for 1G service.
Comcast is offering $70/month for 1G

No TV/Phone - we stream and use mobiles devices

Switching to comcast later this month

Big benefit of Spectrum is no contracts, can upgrade/downgrade monthly - good for snow birds.

Ptmckiou 08-07-2021 07:00 AM

Gas
 
I prefer a gas dryer. Had electric for years and gas is cheaper and instant hot.

Look at the channel lineup for Xfinity vs Spectrum. Personally, I prefer Xfinity by far. They aren’t even close.

RouseysMom 08-07-2021 07:02 AM

Apparently the Villages allows two high speed TV/internet providers for each Village. In the south where you are your options are Xfinnity/Comcast or spectrum. These are the only two with infrastructure in your Village.
When 5G “cellular” becomes available you will have another option. But for the next 12-24 months I’d go with the no data limit plan. You’d be surprised how fast you use it up especially with streaming and working.

Jmerzrn 08-07-2021 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984603)
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.

We are new to Citrus Grove as of this month. We have had Spectrum up here in Ohio for years and have no issues with the service so we are going with Spectrum in Florida also. We have had gas and electric dryers in the past and prefer electric.

CosmicTrucker 08-07-2021 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984603)
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.

Your setup for gas, a gas dryer still needs a standard 120v outlet, and that’s what I see in the photo. I ordered my gas dryer from Costco. It delivered on time and in perfect condition.

I also signed up with Xfinity. I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the installer and service from the store. The phone app works well too. I’m only discouraged by their data cap

banjobob 08-07-2021 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984603)
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.

Go with Spectrum , too many hassles with Xfinity.

CosmicTrucker 08-07-2021 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984658)
That is my biggest concern with Xfinity I had bad experience with them in GA years ago which is why i am leaning toward Spectrum

I too had a very bad experience with Comcast before Verizon installed Fios in my Virginia neighborhood. I was very wary of using them again, but so far the experience down here has been very positive.

KRMACK55 08-07-2021 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984603)
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.

Washer and dryer will cost you about 20% more than 1-2 years ago.

Spectrum service in the last 2 years had been a nightmare and the speeds they quote aren’t even close. Both of them charge you for a full month even if you only have a partial month. They charge 100- to have service and TV prewired for Xfinity so the box will have to have service changed over. They are both awful however they are a monopoly here and other than streaming you have little choice. You either get 30 channels for 200 with most of them duplicates. I moved here in 2019- cost was $127- for 1 TV, in June of 2021 it was 225-my service broke down 8 times replaced hardware 3 times and remote 6 times. Now if you want then you do the install to your TV they walk you through it. I had them up north it was fine down here just awful and I’m so excited to leave and dump them in a few weeks. Forced to go to a UPS to return the hardware. Never sign a contract you don’t get a better rate

KRMACK55 08-07-2021 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1984606)
Spectrum, had them for years...........no internet issues.

Contractor cut the cable, Spectrum was out that day.

Depends on where you live. If you’re south of 44 that’s not the experience

KRMACK55 08-07-2021 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984640)
Thanks I LOVE my car thinking about upgrading to a convertible if I could get one in the same color... didn't think I would like it but LOVE it.

Yeah I was looking into them and Xfinity I can get a local TV changes + a few for like $10 a month (I stream but live channels are nice once in awhile) they have a 1.2 GB cap which SHOULD be okay but you never know. Spectrum has unlimited data which is nice... will likely go with Spectrum I really wanted Centurylink but not available at address..... hopefully will be available later at address

You will regret it.

Coley 08-07-2021 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984603)
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.



Make sure you get the proper width of the washer & dryer. Usually, lawndry room has limited space to place these machines

MrFlorida 08-07-2021 08:23 AM

You now have the option of getting Verizon or T- Mobile for internet, they use wireless connections now in the Villages....

Fltpkr 08-07-2021 08:38 AM

Welcome.

We have not seen any new pre-built homes in the Villages set up for both gas and electric dryers. Are you certain about that?

We have never had anything but gas dryers in all of our (8) homes. Our new place in St Catherine is gas for the dryer and range and hot water, and that is fine with us. Gas dryers do typically cost about $100 more than electric, but are usually less expensive to operate.

With respect to the post about safety of electric-only service, I guess that they never read of accidental electrocution of anyone or house fires from electrical short circuits or circuit overloading or from electrical appliances. Either gas or electric has some real but very small risk. Choosing between gas and electric is just not a big issue for us. Choose what you are most comfortable with. Personally, we would not go to the expense of installing a 240V outlet for an electric dryer, but others obviously feel differently.

As for cable, we have Comcast in the Villages and in our Condo in a Chicago suburb. It works for us. When we are away from one location for extended periods we can opt for a reduced service plan at that location that is very reasonable cost-wise. Do not know whether Spectrum offers that option or whether it is important to you. Occasionally Comcast has been a pain from a service standpoint, but it has not been frequent, and I doubt that any cable provider is completely trouble-free.

In the big picture, these are good issues to have. You are moving to a great place, you have good choices available to you. Enjoy!

PJackpot 08-07-2021 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984603)
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.

Surprised no washer/dryer came with the house. No real recommendation on that. As far as internet, we use Spectrum. Great first time customer promotions. Also, they do not tack on taxes, fees, etc like the others do. Have had them a number of years and they’ve proven to be very reliable.

pdatc 08-07-2021 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1985016)
Not 100% sure but I thought they said could do either. Will have to find out for sure. I close 9/8 so I have time to find out

Yes, double check on the electric dryer issue. We’ve been told they only have gas deyer hook ups in Citrus Grove and that’s what ours is.

Pat2015 08-07-2021 08:47 AM

We used Appliance Direct in Fruitland Park to buy our Maytag washer and dryer which was priced better there than any other places. The place doesn’t look like much, but the products are the same and we saved about $150. We use high speed Xfinity for internet which for the most part has worked out well and was $50 a month for one year. Good luck with your move and welcome to TV 😊

casqueglia@gmail.com 08-07-2021 09:00 AM

Comcast in Sumter is excellent
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TerriS (Post 1984603)
Hi all, bought my house this week in Citrus Grove and will be closing and moving into the house in early September. I have a few questions and am looking for opinions. I am sure I will come up with others but...

1. Need to buy a washer/dryer and looks like the house has hookup for both electric and gas.. any opinions on which I should get and why?

2. Looks like for Internet I have Xfinity or Spectrum as options. Opinions on which to get and why? I work from home and need good speeds and reliable service.

Thanks in advance and I can't wait to move into my new home.

We are snowbirds. We have comcast both in Massachusetts and in the villages. Comcast up north is both expensive and unreliable. We were paying $254/month for internet and TV. We cancelled the TV and went with a streaming service but we are still paying $110 for internet only. Down south the service is awesome and reasonably priced. We pay $139 for both internet and TV. The TV reception is true HD. The internet is fast and reliable.


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