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Changes to BG HomeCare - insurance not service?
I've just received our BG HomeCare 400 Flexi Renewal (£377.30 annual for 400 Flexi + living rm gas fire cover (£99) + gas hob 'check' (£61.50)). Works out at £31.46 per month (£50 excess on any call out excluding annual service). Anyway, there's lots of info with the renewal advising that BG HomeCare is changing from a…
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British Gas dual fuel tariffs query
I'm with BG for duel fuel and I was on the price guarantee thing which ended at the end of last year whereupon they switched me over to a locked in tariff till the end of March 2011. I don't remember getting an e-mail from them. I'm not moaning about being switched to another tariff because it's my own fault for not being…
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checking out boiler installers?
is there anywhere you can check up on installers of boilers to see if they have a track record of happy customers? We've had several quotes come through and the lowest is the lowest by a good few hundred pounds for the same boiler, with thermostatic radiator valves and a room thermostat thrown in for free - are there any…
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Washing machine 30 minutes cycle: uses more or less energy?
My washing machine has a 30 minute cycle; it normally takes a couple of hours for the 'economy cycle' at 30 degrees. I've now got some laundry that's not very dirty, but does need a quick wash - anyone know if the 30 min cycle is likely to use more or less energy than the longer cycle? No rush to get the washing finished,…
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low income or over 60 you can get a discount...
any tips /recommendations... i know someone over 60 who got at least 10% because of this. they are with southern electric.what exists with scottish power?
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How Efficent is an Overnight Immersion Heater?
Just wondering. The place I'm in has gas heating but the hot water is an immersion heater that runs between 11pm and 7am. In other places I've had just the normal set up where gas is used for both the heating and the water. I've normally found that having the hot water on for about 3/4 hour in the morning and about an hour…
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nPower Spreading warmth scheme
I have just got off the phone after I tried to apply for the spreading warmth scheme. I am in receipt of Income Support, Child Tax Credits, Council Tax Benefits and Housing Benefits and Child Benefit. They say with all of that it takes me over the £13000 a year income limit. I admit that I am receiving a lot of money in…
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Increase in DD
3 months ago I changed my gas and electricity to Scottish power for both gas and electricity I did plently or research from Price comparision sites etc and they came out the cheapest though I think tied to them for 12 months As I have lived in my property since new ( 3 years now) at time of change I took my reading of both…
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Martin take note! Save around £70+/year on electricity by ditching rip off economy 7
I am hoping this is not old news to any of you.. A short time ago I missed the person who reads my electric meter. I decided to call my supplier and let them have the details. By chance I spoke with a line manager and not the normal customer services person. He asked me why I was on economy 7? I explained I have been on…
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Feed In Tariffs with EON
Has anyone started exploring Feed In Tariffs yet? I am with Eon and wondering how they deal with electricity generated from a solar system? I am in the throws of getting quotes with a view to having a system installed soon. Has anyone already done this - maybe the Eon reps know the answers? Do Eon fit an export meter or,…
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EDF Three Thousand £ Overcharge
Dear Sir, I have taken EDF as far as the Energy Ombudsman as they charged me Three Thousand Pounds for my cottage the size of a dolls house! The Ombudsman has lowered the bill and agreed with my complaint. Does any one have any advise as to any compensation for the personal distress caused to myself and wife who has…
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Cost Of Utilities Estimate Help
Hello Everyone! Hope youre having a good start to the weekend! :beer: Ok my dilemma is this - I need to estimate the cost of gas, electric and water, for one person living in a one bedroom flat in the yorkshire region. Per Month cost if possible. Do we have anyone who knows or could have a rough guess for the costing?…
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do the gas and electric key and card meters really charge £1.50 a week?
we have just moved to a 3 bed house and have an electric key and gas card so they are both prepaid. ive been told today that both gas and electric charge £1.50 each a week just to have the meters. anyone know if this is true? thanks.
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BG Websaver 1 ended, put on Standard Tariff?
I have just received this from British Gas - "Your WebSaver 1 tariff has come to an end but you can keep saving with EnergySmart from British Gas As you may remember, your WebSaver 1 tariff expired on the 31 March 2010. Don't worry - there's nothing you need to do. We have automatically transferred you to our Standard…
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New house - where do i start?
ive given my meter readings - but want to find out the best deals around at the moment Currently I'm on Npower for Electricity and British Gas for Gas - Is it better to make them from the same company? Which companies have the best deals at the moment? Its a two bed terrace with gas oven, not sure about the central heating…
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Websaver 7
We Knew it wouldn'y be long in being out. New rates unsure of how cheap it is but it has been lanched. Cheers
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Hello WebSaver7 & OnlineSaver2
As the title suggests the latest tariffs are now available on the website: Websaver7: http://www.britishgas.co.uk/products-and-services/energy/our-products/websaver.html OnlineSaver2: http://www.britishgas.co.uk/products-and-services/energy/our-products/websaver.html A quick comparison between WS6 and WS7 (prices exclude…
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Replacement Boiler 24 or 30KW?
Hi, We are replacing a old Prima F50 heat only boiler with a worcester boiler. We've had various quotes on each fitter has recommended either a 24KW or 30KW boiler. Which one should we get? We live in a modern 4 bed detached house. We've been told a a 24KW will give us over 80BCU. We have been told that the current boiler…
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Scottish Power vs Ovo Energy, any advice?
Hi there, I'm thinking of moving from Scottish Power now my Discounted Energey tariff has ended - I have mild dyscalculia so find the % savings etc a bit confusing. SP have offered me a continued 4% discount on their standard Economy 7 Tariff or according to energyhelpline.com Ovo Energy - New Energy Fixed could be my…
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Npower scam?
I swapped to Npower just over a year ago on the conclusion they were going to be cheaper as per working it out on moneysupermarket Npower set my direct debit low and everything looked rosey. until they reviewed the account 12 months later and said i hadn't paid enough, i was then told my direct debit would be £162 per…
