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Archives for June 2004

Southern Electric
Having gone through one of the switch websites a few weeks ago, I started the switching process to Southern Electric. Now I hear (from this site) that they are about to put their prices up! It would be great if someone would publish data on which companies have consistently low prices, so that we don't have to keep…
no electric bill for 3-4 years british gas
I have received a electric bill today from british gas (we moved from these bunch earlier this year.) Stating we owed them £275.00 When i called BG and asked how they came to this amount, the operator refered me to another section whom admitted they had made a mistake. The mistake was when we moved here 4 years ago they…
Help needed with H20 query?
Hi guys. I was wondering if you can help with a 'family' prob. My sister-in-law has just rcvd a letter from Southern Water, claiming that she owes them £280.00 in water charges, from March 1999. She has been talking to them and also sent in a letter explaining that due to circumstances, she is unable to pay this in full.…
MERGED: Missing Gas Bills/No Gas Bill
Hi, I live in a Housing Association owned house. About 8 years ago the association (my Landord) decided to convert me from solid fuel to gas. This was done, and I have and use, gas central heating to this day. There is an external mounted meter. The landord is responsible for keeping the boiler safe, but nothing else. I…
FTB - Moving House - Where to start?
Ok we have completed today, and moving next friday Now can we change Gas/Water/Elec suppliers straight away. also where is the best place to get hold of all the quotes. Another thing, what happens if i get old bills from the previous owner, i don't have to pay these do i?
Telecom+ late bills. not any more!
It appears that TP+ have taken heed of our complaints about late billing. I received my bill this morning and it was dated the 13th June and not the 17th of the month as previously. So why all that fuss? I suggested changing the billing date ages ago but they said it was impossible. Nothing's impossible now , it seems!
Atlantic gas and electric
Do the calculations for Atlantic gas and electric include the loyalty bonus. I have just received a cheque for £35 after being with them for one year. Should i switch?
High Gas & Electricty Usage - I must switch
Electricity £500 per year Gas £800 per year Any comments great. Never switched in my life. Current Suppliers BG - Standard Tariff Quarterly DD Southern Electric - Standard Quarterly DD I don’t mind paying monthly DD if its going to be cheaper.
Gas Central Heating - tips?
Have recently moved into a new house with Gas Central Heating. I would welcome any tips on usage. Am currently having the hot water on for an hour in the evening and an hour in the morning, but someone told me that it only takes about 15 mins to heat a tank of water! Can someone help please with any tips on how long the…
gas suppliers
can some one help me please.ive just bought my house but it doesnt have gas supplied to the house from the road. brittish gas quoted me £550.00 to supply to te house via transco.is there any supplier who can do it cheaper. or what is the best way to go about it many thanks dave.....
HELP - British gas!!!!
Hi all can anyone give me some advice. i used to have a property with BG without any notice to me the transferred the account into someone elses name and refused to talk to me as I was not the account holder. eventually after many months they agreed to transfer the account back into my name but the bill was over £300 as…

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