Simplifying Your Life: An Easy Guide to Paying Your Mount Horeb Utilities Bill Online

Paying bills. It’s one of those unavoidable tasks in life that can often feel like a hassle. But it doesn’t have to be. Paying your Mount Horeb Utilities bill online is a simple convenient way to check this chore off your to-do list.

As a Mount Horeb Utilities customer myself, I used to dread going through the motions of paying my bill every month. Writing and mailing a check, keeping track of due dates, making sure payment went through on time – it all felt unnecessarily complicated. So when Mount Horeb Utilities launched their online bill pay system, I was one of the first to sign up.

Over the years, I’ve learned how to optimize the online bill pay experience so it takes me less than 5 minutes each month It’s easy, fast, and helps simplify my life Here’s my guide to expert-level Mount Horeb Utilities bill paying

Choose Auto Pay for Set It and Forget It Convenience

The first step to simplify bill paying is to set up automatic payments through Mount Horeb Utilities online account system. With auto pay, the amount due is automatically deducted from your selected payment method each month.

I love this option because it ensures I never miss a payment or get hit with late fees. No more keeping track of due dates or mailing envelopes. My bill gets paid on time without me having to think about it.

Setting up auto pay is simple:

• Log into your Mount Horeb Utilities online account
• Under “My Bill” select “Recurring Payments”
• Choose your payment method and date

And that’s it! The peace of mind of automated payments is well worth the few minutes it takes to get set up.

Schedule Email Reminders for Added Reassurance

Even with auto payments, I like the extra reassurance of receiving reminder emails before my bill is paid. Mount Horeb Utilities makes this easy to do online:

• Go to “Notifications” under “My Profile”
• Select email under “Bill Ready” notifications
• Choose how many days before your due date you want the reminder emailed

I have mine set to 3 days prior so I receive the reminder every month but still have time to log in and double check the amount before it’s automatically paid. The email contains my current account balance and payment date which takes the guesswork out of the process.

Log In to Monitor Usage and Charges

While convenience is key, it’s still important to periodically log into your online account to monitor charges and catch any billing discrepancies.

Under the “My Usage” tab, you can view your daily electric and water usage graphs. This allows you to spot any spikes that may indicate a leak or other issue. I find it especially helpful for identifying high usage months so I can adjust behavior to conserve energy and water.

You can also verify that all charges on your latest bill match your actual usage. Sometimes estimates are used if a meter cannot be read, so checking that the kWh and gallons reflect your normal activity can prevent surprise bills down the line.

Quickly scanning the line items before payments go through takes little time but provides peace of mind that all is accurate.

Opt for Paperless Billing

Here’s an easy way to lighten the clutter and go green – ditch the paper bill and go paperless! With Mount Horeb Utilities online account management, you no longer need the printed version mailed to your house.

Simply log in and:

• Go to “My Bill”
• Select “Paperless Settings”
• Choose “Go Paperless”

You’ll receive an email notification each month when your new bill is ready to view. Logging in allows you to view the PDF of your full bill electronically anytime.

I’ve been paperless for years and have never looked back. It reduces waste while keeping all my statements organized digitally in one place. Quick, easy access with none of the clutter.

Pay One-Time Charges Seamlessly Online

In addition to monthly bills, you may occasionally have one-time fees or charges from Mount Horeb Utilities that require payment. Rather than mailing a separate check, you can easily pay these online through your account dashboard.

When you log in, any outstanding one-time charges will be listed under “My Bill.” You can view details on the fees, then simply:

• Select “Pay Now”
• Enter payment information
• Submit

The ability to handle these incidental payments online makes the process seamless without the hassle of checks and stamps.

Set Up Account Access for Authorized Users

Do you share financial management duties with a spouse or partner? Mount Horeb Utilities’ online system allows you to authorize additional users like family or roommates to access the account.

This is an especially helpful feature for:

• College students with authorized parents/guardians paying bills
• Roommates splitting utility costs
• Shared family finances between partners

Each authorized user can be set up with their own login to view charges, make payments, and manage account details. You have control as the primary account holder to specify their access permissions as view-only or full payment capabilities.

Setting up an authorized user is easy:

• Go to “My Profile” and select “Authorized Users”
• Enter the user’s name and email address
• Check boxes to select account permissions
• The user will receive login details via email

Granting account access helps simplify coordinating payments with multiple people while still maintaining security.

Configure Multiple Payment Methods

Speaking of roommates and split payments, Mount Horeb Utilities makes dividing up bills easy by allowing multiple payment methods to be stored under one account.

Whether it’s roommates taking turns footing the bill or linked family members chipping in, you can store cards and bank accounts from multiple people as payment options.

To set up multiple methods:

• Go to “My Bill” then select “Payment Methods”
• Choose “Add New Payment Method”
• Enter details for the card or bank account

Storing these additional payment sources streamlines splitting or sharing utility payments each month. You can simply select the designated method during checkout.

Manage Accounts for Rental Properties with Ease

If you own rental properties powered by Mount Horeb Utilities, managing utility accounts for multiple tenants can be cumbersome. The online system helps centralize this by allowing you to register as an “Agent” with access to view and pay bills across multiple properties.

As the Agent, you can:

• View usage for all properties in one dashboard
• Pay bills for all accounts
• Set up automatic payments

Tenants are also able to access their specific property account for self-service options. But as Agent you maintain oversight and control to stay on top of payments.

The Agent role provides valuable insight into utility costs across a rental portfolio for easier expense tracking and bill management.

Receive Alerts for Account Security

Security is always a priority when managing sensitive account information online. Mount Horeb Utilities has helpful account monitoring features that provide an extra safeguard against fraud.

You can set up alerts to be notified of any suspicious activity related to your account. Alert options include:

• Login from a new device
• Change in security settings like password or security question
• New authorized user added
• Profile update attempts

Receiving notifications for these key events allows you to take quick action if any account changes appear unauthorized. I have peace of mind knowing I’ll be alerted to any unusual activity.

Change Account Details Easily Online

Life brings many changes – new names, addresses, bank accounts. Mount Horeb Utilities makes updating your details a breeze right through your online account.

Anytime you need to change personal information, service addresses, billing contacts, or other account specifics, you can do so with just a few clicks online. Much easier and faster than calling the utility company directly.

Some common changes you may need to make through your account include:

• Legal name change due to marriage or divorce
• Email or phone number change
• Moving to a new address for service
• Updating credit card on file that expired

Having 24/7 self-service access to manage my account details helps ensure all my info with Mount Horeb Utilities stays up to date.

Enjoy Single Sign-On Convenience

If you already have an online account with Mount Horeb for another service like electric or water, you can easily add your natural gas account to the existing username and password.

Mount Horeb Utilities allows single sign-on convenience so all your services can be accessed from one main account dashboard.

To set this up:

• Log into your primary account
• Go to “My Profile” and select “Linked Accounts”
• Choose “Link an Existing Account”
• Enter the account number for the service you want to add

Now all your Mount Horeb Utilities services will be accessible from one centralized account for simplified billing and payments.

Access from Anywhere on Your Phone

Whether you’re busy away from your desktop or on the go, the Mount Horeb Utilities mobile app makes it easy to pay your bill, check your usage, contact customer service, and take care of account needs.

The app is free to download for iPhone and Android devices and offers