How do I talk to a live human at Duke Energy (NC & SC)?
A:Say, "I am a new customer." Next, say, "No." Next, say, "Residential." Then say, "No thanks." Next, you must say your zip code, and then you will get connected to a representative.You can also use our free service that can talk to Duke Energy (NC & SC) for you and report back.
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Does Duke Energy (NC & SC) offer 24 hour customer service?
A:Not at this number; hours here are Mon-Fri 7am-7pm EST.The least busy day is Thursday, and the most busy day is Monday.If the call center is closed, you can schedule a call.
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How long will I wait on hold?
A:The average hold time is 6 minutes.The longest hold times are on Thursday, and the shortest are on Wednesday.You can skip the hold time for free.
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How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
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GetHuman researchers routinely call this Duke Energy (NC & SC) phone number to document the phone system.
Here is how our research team describes the way the Duke Energy (NC & SC) phone system greets you: What's the phone number on your account? You can also say "find my account another way" or say "I am a new customer."
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Say, "I am a new customer." Next, say, "No." Next, say, "Residential." Then say, "No thanks." Next, you must say your zip code, and then you will get connected to a representative.
Below are some clips we've found from Duke Energy (NC & SC)'s phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
Heard when the phone system first answers
"Duke Energy. Your call may be recorded.
Good afternoon. Stacy."
Excerpt from a call with Duke Energy (NC & SC)
Friday, January 12, 2024 9:37 PM
They may ask for information for security purposes
"Duke Energy. Your call may be recorded.
For security, please spell your last name one letter at a time."
Excerpt from a call with Duke Energy (NC & SC)
Thursday, January 4, 2024 5:59 PM
They may need the phone number on your account
"Duke Energy. Your call may be recorded.
Just so you know, our customer care specialist may not be available right now, but I can still help.
What's the phone number on your account? You can also say find my account another way or I'm a new customer."
Excerpt from a call with Duke Energy (NC & SC)
Saturday, June 15, 2024 11:46 AM
They may ask your reason for calling (instead of a menu)
"You can also say find my account another way or I'm a new customer.
To connect you with the right special agent and avoid multiple transfers, please tell me the reason for your call."
Excerpt from a call with Duke Energy (NC & SC)
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 10:25 PM
They may ask if you want a callback
"No problem.
What's the ZIP code for the location where you're starting service?
In order to help you, I need to connect you to someone. Putting you through now.
All of our representatives are currently assisting other callers.
You may continue waiting for the next available specialist, or we can call you back when it's your turn.
If you request a callback, you will not lose your place in line."
Excerpt from a call with Duke Energy (NC & SC)
Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:13 PM
They may ask you to enter information with the dial pad
"You can also say find my account another way or I'm a new customer.
Enter your phone number. Otherwise, if you'd rather find your account another way, press one."
Excerpt from a call with Duke Energy (NC & SC)
Monday, June 3, 2024 12:40 PM
They may ask you to say or enter information
"You can also say find my account another way or I'm a new customer.
Have you already started the process with us for setting up your service?
Need service today or over the weekend?
Duke Energy has recently enabled same day and Saturday options online at duke dash energy dot com forward slash start.
Be sure to have your new address, Social Security number, and the date you would like service to begin.
Let's make sure we start the right service for you. Please pick from the following.
Contractor, builder, new construction, including service upgrades or lighting installation, business, or residential?
For faster service, I can text you a link to an online form to start electric service today or over the weekend.
Which number should I use to text? You can say text this number, use a different one, or say, no thanks."
Excerpt from a call with Duke Energy (NC & SC)
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 5:13 PM
The first phone menu
"Duke Energy.
Your call may be recorded.
What's the phone number on your account?
You can also say find my account another way or I'm a new customer.
Enter your phone number. Otherwise, if you'd rather find your account another way, press one.
If you're a new customer, press two."
Excerpt from a call with Duke Energy (NC & SC)
Friday, June 14, 2024 4:53 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Duke Energy (NC & SC) operates the call center for this 800-777-9898 phone number Mon-Fri 7am-7pm ET.The short answer is that you should call on a Thursday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 1,374 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, it will automatically wait until the Duke Energy (NC & SC) call center opens before trying to call. It will ask your permission before it places the call, so you can also further delay that scheduled call until you are ready. But that means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Duke Energy (NC & SC) phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Duke Energy (NC & SC) staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Duke Energy (NC & SC) is Thursday.The most busy day to call is Monday, which averages 32% more phone calls by comparison.Again, this is based on a sample of 1,374 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Wednesday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Thursday.
In summation, the best day to call Duke Energy (NC & SC) is Thursday.This is not the day with the shortest wait on hold in the phone system, but we still recommend it for its ideal combination of low call volume and short hold times. Plus we believe that Duke Energy (NC & SC) staffs the call center well on Thursday.
Why Customers Call Duke Energy (NC & SC)
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Duke Energy (NC & SC), we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
Duke Energy offers various energy-saving programs and incentives to its customers. These initiatives aim to promote energy efficiency and reduce overall energy consumption. For residential customers, Duke Energy provides free energy assessments, enabling homeowners to identify areas where energy efficiency can be improved. Additionally, customers can access rebates and incentives for installing energy-efficient appliances, such as ENERGY STAR® certified products. Duke Energy also offers EnergyWise Home, a program that provides discounted rates to customers who allow the company to remotely adjust their thermostat during peak demand periods. For businesses, Duke Energy offers energy efficiency assessments, rebates, and incentives for implementing energy-saving measures. Furthermore, the company supports the Home Energy Improvement Program, wherein income-qualified customers can receive free energy-saving upgrades. Overall, Duke Energy aims to empower customers to make more sustainable choices and reduce their energy consumption.
Duke Energy offers various payment options to suit the needs of their customers. These options include online payment through their website or mobile app, automatic bank draft, payment by phone, mail-in payment, payment in person at authorized locations, and pre-authorized credit card payments. With online payment and the mobile app, customers can easily view and pay their bills at their convenience. The automatic bank draft option allows customers to have their monthly bills automatically debited from their bank account. Customers can also make payments by phone by calling the dedicated payment line. Mail-in payments are accepted by sending a check or money order to the provided address. Lastly, Duke Energy provides authorized payment locations where customers can make their payments in person.
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Below is a sample of recent calls to Duke Energy (NC & SC), and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Follow-up on light pole installation: "I'm calling to check on a work order they came out and put the stake up two weeks ago, but I haven't heard anything about the light pole installation."
- From a call lasting 8m 14s , Jul 10, 2024 2:54 PM
New residential customer: "I'm a new residential customer."
- From a call lasting 8m 1s , Jul 8, 2024 11:27 AM
Payment assistance: "I need to make a payment."
- From a call lasting 1m 40s , Jun 30, 2024 5:49 AM
Confirmation of information: "Confirming account number: 1325."
- From a call lasting 7m 15s , Jun 25, 2024 12:02 PM
Payment inquiry: "I need to get this bill paid."
- From a call lasting 7m 2s , Jun 14, 2024 4:55 PM
More Duke Energy (NC & SC) Customer Service Contacts
There are of course other ways to contact Duke Energy (NC & SC) customer service besides the phone. Below we list the best ones, by medium.
Duke Energy (NC & SC) Customer Service on X (formerly Twitter)
Duke Energy (NC & SC), like many companies, provides customer service on the X platform (formerly Twitter). While it rarely entails live dialogue with a customer service rep, this channel can yield rapid response times and can be a useful option if you have an X/Twitter account.
Duke Energy (NC & SC) Customer Help Desk / Web Support
As a last, sometimes only, resort- Duke Energy (NC & SC) customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why GetHuman does not recommend this unless it's the only way.
Conclusion and closing notes
This is Duke Energy (NC & SC)'s best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Duke Energy (NC & SC) agent. This phone number is Duke Energy (NC & SC)'s best phone number because 32,898 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 800-777-9898 include Service Outage, Service Request, Transfer Service, Refund a Charge, Cancel Service and other customer service issues. The Duke Energy (NC & SC) call center that you call into has employees from North Carolina, Indiana, Florida and is open Mon-Fri 7am-7pm ET according to customers. In total, Duke Energy (NC & SC) has 2 phone numbers. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Duke Energy (NC & SC) representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
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