Setting Up Home Utilities

Rahul and Priya settle into their new home, arranging mobile recharge, internet, water purifier service, and basic furniture like a table and chairs.

Meanings in Rahul, Priya, Service technician

Key words and phrases

rechargeto add credit or validity to a mobile connectionHe recharged his phone with a monthly plan.

data plana package offering a fixed amount of mobile internetThey chose an unlimited data plan.

Wi-Fi connectiona wireless internet connection for the homeThey installed a new Wi-Fi connection.

water purifiera device that cleans water for drinking (RO system)They got their water purifier serviced.

electricity billthe amount charged for electricity usedThey paid the electricity bill online.

AC servicingregular maintenance done on an air conditionerThey scheduled their AC servicing before summer.

furnituremovable items like tables and chairs used at homeThey bought a dining table and four chairs.

domestic helpa person hired to assist with household choresThey hired domestic help for cleaning.

service techniciana person who installs or repairs home appliancesThe service technician fixed the water purifier.

monthly expensesthe regular costs paid every month for a householdThey tracked their monthly expenses carefully.

gas connectiona household supply of cooking gasThey applied for a new gas connection.

LPG cylindera container of cooking gas delivered to homesThe LPG cylinder was delivered in the morning.

service providera company that supplies a service like internet or mobile networkThey switched their service provider for better speed.

warrantya guarantee that a product will be repaired for free if it breaks within a periodThe AC is still under warranty.

installationthe process of setting up equipment for useThe Wi-Fi installation took about an hour.

broadbanda fixed high-speed internet connection for the homeThey chose a broadband plan with unlimited data.

plumbera person who fixes water pipes and fittingsThey called a plumber to fix the leaking tap.

electriciana person who installs and repairs electrical wiringThe electrician fixed the faulty switch.

receipta printed record proving that a payment was madeShe kept the receipt for the furniture safely.

DTH connectiona satellite television service for the homeThey got a new DTH connection for the TV.

Useful sentences

Ask Have we recharged our phones this month?
Answer Yes, I did both of ours yesterday.
Ask Should we get a new Wi-Fi connection installed?
Answer Yes, let's call the provider today.
Ask When is the water purifier servicing scheduled?
Answer The technician is coming this Saturday.
Ask Have we paid this month's electricity bill?
Answer Yes, I paid it online this morning.
Ask Should we buy a new dining table and chairs?
Answer Yes, let's look at some options this weekend.
Ask Have we set up the gas connection yet?
Answer Yes, the LPG cylinder was delivered yesterday.
Ask Which service provider are we using for broadband?
Answer We picked the one with the best speed.
Ask Is the new AC still under warranty?
Answer Yes, it's covered for two years.
Ask Did the electrician finish the wiring installation?
Answer Yes, everything is working fine now.
Ask Do we have the receipt for the furniture we bought?
Answer Yes, I kept it safely in the drawer.

Dialogue

PriyaRahul, we still need to sort out a few things for the house.

RahulRight, let's start with the Wi-Fi connection and mobile recharge.

PriyaAlso, the water purifier needs servicing. It's making a strange noise.

RahulI'll call the service technician tomorrow morning.

PriyaWe should also buy a proper dining table and some chairs soon.

RahulAgreed. Let's make a list so we don't forget anything.

PriyaWe also need to arrange the gas connection soon.

RahulI'll book the LPG cylinder delivery today.

PriyaAnd don't forget to check if the AC is still under warranty.

RahulGood point, I'll call the provider and ask.

Common mistakes

Saying "I did recharge" instead of "I recharged my phone" (use "recharge" as a verb directly with an object).
Saying "Put Wi-Fi in the house" instead of "Install Wi-Fi in the house" or "Get Wi-Fi installed" (use "install," the standard verb).
Saying "Bill is not paid yet" instead of "We haven't paid the bill yet" (be specific with the subject in natural spoken English).
Saying "I book cylinder" instead of "I booked the cylinder" or "I'm booking a cylinder."
Saying "AC is in warranty" instead of "The AC is under warranty."
Saying "Electrician did wiring" instead of "The electrician did the wiring" or "The electrician completed the wiring."

Quick quiz

1. What word means a device that cleans water for drinking?

2. Complete: "They scheduled their ___ before summer." (referring to an air conditioner)

3. What word means a person hired to assist with household chores?

4. What do you call the container of cooking gas delivered to homes?

5. Complete: "The new AC is still under ___."

6. Who fixes wiring and electrical problems at home?

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