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Did I miss the BG pre-warning?
I seem to have got confused somewhere... in the tip a few weeks back it said it was time to change Gas & Elec provider, so off I went to price comparison websites and found what was the cheapest... British Gas (amazingly). Surprised, but convinced I went ahead with the switch, only to be informed by nPower (who I'm in the…
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Warning about Npower cold calling
Below is an email I sent to Npower just now and I wanted to warn consumers that this is happening! 'I have just been cold called upon by one of your members of staff. Whilst the salesman was nice and polite, at no time during the conversation did I give any indication that I wanted to switch to your company. In fact, I…
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which supplier(s)?
Hi, I'm moving to a different area shortly. It's currently empty after having been let by the owner for a year or so, so he doesn't know who the current suppliers are/is. How do I then find out who will be the best one to go with? I'm currently with the Utility Warehouse and would not recommend them to my worst enemy!…
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Reconnecting Electricity
Just moved into my flat and found a letter from Southern Electric saying they disconnected the meter in April. Do I have to contact them to reconnect or can I try another supplier ? thanks for any info
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changing from card meter to normal meter
My son is moving into a student flat next week with three others. It has a card meter. The landlord said it was changed two years ago and they could change it back if they wanted to. Would this be a good idea, ie would it be much cheaper? If they decide to change to a normal meter will they be charged and who do they ring?…
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IGT Gas charge
Hi I live in a new block of flats and when I moved in I signed up with Powergen for my Gas. They told me that my gas pipes where independent so I have to pay a dayly IGT charge on top of my gas bill. I didn't really query it at the time, but now I am moneysaving, please can someone tell me more information about this?…
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Grants for Central Heating Installation
I currently have storage heaters and as it is approaching winter I am considering installing central heating. Can anyone tell me if there is anywhere I can search to see if there are grants available for this in Scotland?
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new property
I can see lots of debate about switching , but which companpy should I use for a new property (in Aberdeen) ? Do I simply phone chosen supplier to connect or what? Sorry if I ask idiot question, but never done a new connection.
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Free Champange From uswitch
I switched my electrcity through MSE about 3 months ago and have not received my free bottle of champange from uswitch. I have emailled their customer service department 4 times and have not even had an automated reply. Has anyone else had the same problem and any tips in getting your bottle of fancy pop? Thanks, Strapface
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How to get money and truth from Scottish gas?
I am wondering if any of you with expertise or experience can give me some advice on how to get a straight answer form Scottish Gas. My bf has his gas supply with them and we are convinced he is paying way too much in his monthly direct debit. He was paying £58 a month, and they then upped it to £76. He has a 1 bedroomed…
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Gas Or Electric Cooker-Cheapest?
Hi We need to buy a cooker in the next few weeks as our cooker is dying and to get someone to look at it will cost £100+:eek: My parents have given me some money and I have about £350 to spend on a new cooker and hob. ATM, I have a gas hob, electric fan oven and an extractor which is rarely used but looks nice:rolleyes: I…
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Powergen and British Gas Account Debacle
Hello all, I wonder if anyone can help as I am having the most irritating time of it with these two companies. I moved into my property at the beginning of the year and cancelled the existing British Gas account to switch to Powergen. POwergen told me they would take care of everything in the transfer and cancel the BG…
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british gas green internet v atlantic query??
I have just done something in haste and now am thinking of backing out!!! I am with n power for gas/elec and have been thinking of changing all week. last week i used all the comparison sites and it appeared that Atlantic came out cheaper even though when I compared actual useage I could hardly see a difference. Anyway…
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EDF Estimated Electricity Bills
1. EDF have recently taken over from Seeboard. 2. Now they issue estimated bills, with a note that to supply an actual reading, visit website or telephone. 3. My last bill was estimated, I registered the actual reading, that is only recorded for information only. 4. I asked for the over-estimate (it always is) to be…
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Is it possible to get capped economy 10?
I've recently moved from a house where my charges were capped, and in spite of telling me, on several occasions, that I would be able to transfer my capping to my new house, which is Economy 10 (a point that I have always informed them of), Powergen has gone back on its word. It is now telling me that Economy 10 is not a…
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New Telecom Plus (Utility Warehouse Discount Club) Prices
Just a quick note to say that the latest Telecom Plus (Utility Warehouse Discount Club) prices are now on the Energylinx website: http://www.energylinx.co.uk/15 If you wish to see the full impact of this round of changes click onto: http://energylinx.co.uk/news/2006/09/utility_warehou.html#more
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Atlantic or Npower?
Both Atlantic Electric & Gas [internet Tariff No standing charge] and Npower Sign online SOL6 are showing as being the best for me to switch to. As both indicate I'll save the same amount of money if I change, which one should I switch to? Is one due for a price increase or have they both done that already? I'm currently…
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Amount of electricity used
With winter fast approaching and us all try to minimise outlay and prices varying depending on location, I was wondering if anyone knows their average daily KWh usage, I reckon mine was about 14 a day last winter and 10 a day in summer, though I have been changing to low energy bulbs. Just wondered how I compare with…
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More confused than ever
I chose ukpower comparison site, because I dont want to pay any middle man commission and apparently they show every supplier. I dont want : Cash back. Bottles of Champagne. I Do want Obviously, the best deal going, dual gas & electric. Online account. Pay monthly direct debit. Someone to cut off my exsisting suppliers,…
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winter rebate
if on benifits and with british gas you can now register for the winter rebate scheme saving £60 on winter bills. just phone the number on you're bill.
