How do I get through the phone menu to a real live person?
GetHuman researchers routinely call this Public Service Electric & Gas phone number to document the phone system.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest:Press 1 to "Report a gas leak", then ask for customer service
Below are some clips we've found from Public Service Electric & Gas'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:
They may ask your reason for calling (instead of a menu)
"Thank you for calling PSENG New Jersey.
For English, press one.
How can I help you?"
Excerpt from a call with Public Service Electric & Gas
Saturday, February 24, 2024 6:12 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Public Service Electric & Gas operates the call center for this 800-436-7734 phone number 24 hours, 7 days.The short answer is that you should call on a Monday.This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 46 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
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 Public Service Electric & Gas 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 Public Service Electric & Gas 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 Public Service Electric & Gas is Monday.The most busy day to call is Thursday.Again, this is based on a sample of 46 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
The shortest wait on hold
We measured the shortest hold times to be on Thursday.The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Tuesday.
The best time to call
In summation, the best day to call Public Service Electric & Gas is Monday.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 Public Service Electric & Gas staffs the call center well on Monday.
Why call this Public Service Electric & Gas number?
Below is a sample of recent calls to Public Service Electric & Gas, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Electricity service disconnection: "My lights are turned off. They turned my electricity off."
- From a call lasting 2m 15s , Apr 18, 2024 12:23 AM
Emergency furnace pilot light: "Emergency. Our pilot light went out on our furnace and we need it relit tonight as we're seniors and unable to do it ourselves."
- From a call lasting 14m 10s , Jan 19, 2024 10:32 PM
Conclusion and closing notes
This is Public Service Electric & Gas'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 Public Service Electric & Gas agent. This phone number is Public Service Electric & Gas's best phone number because 276 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 800-436-7734 include Setup service, Book appointment, Change appointment, Meter reading, Cancel service and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Public Service Electric & Gas first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone. In total, Public Service Electric & Gas has 1 phone number. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Public Service Electric & Gas 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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