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EDF Final Bill problems
September 2010 I started the switch to Scottish Power from EDF. On the day of the switch over, I gave my meter readings as requested. Approximately 2 months later (End Dec\Start of Jan), I received my final bill from EDF (£480). BUT they had used estimated readings. I contacted them to give the correct readings again. They…
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Faulty boiler how much is it costing me?
I've been searching the web to find some sort of cost or calculation to find out how much extra my faulty boiler is costing me. Does anyone have any ideas?
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MSE News: Energy price hikes help inflation climb
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "The rate of inflation continued to rise last month, as utility bill hikes hit a two-year high and clothing costs soared ..." Read the full story: Energy price hikes help inflation climb
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Electricity warm home discount
Before the traditionalists start screaming at me I KNOW this is not a grabbit but I think it could help a lot of people, as I have been chasing my tail trying to find out how to apply for this new government inspired scheme. So if it doesn't apply to you don't bother reading it then you won't need to moan about it. This is…
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n power debt
I am in debt with npowerto the tune of £1600 i have failed my dd's in the past due to them wanting £200 a month which i could not afford. now they want £1200 asap or i have to have a prepayment meter. Now i think this might be a good idea so that i can get out of the debt but will all the money i pre pay go to paying off…
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BG Boiler Scrappage discount - any good ?
I have just become aware of the British gas Scrappage discount when you buy a Worcester boiler. Apparently they discount you £400 or £200 if you choose another boiler. Has anyone does this and what does the remaining bill come to for a combination boiler ? I was thinking £400 should go along way to buying a boiler am I…
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am i missing something....??
Hi, After just studying my bills can anyone shed any light if im missing anything obvious... Bill dated 10/03 (actual reading) 7740 for Gas next bill dated 04/09 (actual reading) 7992 total usage for this period shows 252 (100s cubic feet) = 7901 kWh - then on the reverse of the bill shows annual assumption to be 34018 kWh…
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Cost of fan for Worcester Greenstar.
Could anyone help me re: my nan's heating. Phoenix Gas heating with this boiler (Worcester Greenstar) which is 5 years old. The engineer said the fan was broken and it cost £260 for part and work. Anybody knowledgeable on this matter to confirm that this is correct. Thanks
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EDF Energy DD increased by 40% after 8 Days - Is this a record?
My new electricity contract started with EDF Energy on August 30. This morning I received a letter dated 8 September stating my account had been "reviewed" and my new direct debit would be 40% more than the figure I signed up for. What usage data can this possibly have been based on? I've only given them an opening reading…
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how many utility companies do we need???
Having watched many TV debates on utility bills and the number of "plans" they offer I keep waiting for someone to ask this question: "What is the optimum number of utility companies we need to provide the cheapest services???" If there was only one company and one price would it be cheaper than it is now??? I seem to…
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Switch or not to switch, that is the question!
Ok, I am determined to get my head around gas and electric tarriffs. My current supplier is Southern Electric. I spoke to them today and they said that my gas usage for the past year is 7200 units and my electric is 1960. I am on a tarrif where I don't pay a standing charge and Southern Electric said there would be…
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Switch or not to switch, that is the question!
Ok, I am determined to get my head around gas and electric tarriffs. My current supplier is Southern Electric. I spoke to them today and they said that my gas usage for the past year is 7200 units and my electric is 1960. I am on a tarrif where I don't pay a standing charge and Southern Electric said there would be…
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Storage Heaters for the lazy programmer?
I have recently moved into a flat in a listed building that has some 30 year old storage heaters that need replacing. I am investigating getting gas central heating but I am pretty sure that it will not be possible within a reasonable budget as there is nowhere that a flue can exit the flat without upsetting the…
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Electricity Meter Glass smashed...help.
Our builder (bless him) broke the glass panel on the front of our leccy meter on Friday, while swinging some wood or something round in the garage (sorting out ceiling/joists to create storage above in pitched roof). Now, I've phoned British Gas to say what's happened, and at first they said, oh sure, we can arrange for a…
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Simply Switch Messed Up
I decided to move gas and electricity supplier after hearing lots about the price hikes. I looked on this website and found that Simply Switch where also offering cash back when using there service. I then found a new tariff and completed all the details necessary and received a confirmation email to say that this was…
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Switching to BG for free insulation
Has anybody done this? I am with Atlantic and very happy with their level of service. Having been a BG customer years ago I cannot say the same. However, I understand that they are offering free cavity and lost insulation to customers at the moment. Going through Atlantic I have had a quote for £260 total for both. Not on…
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Paying in advance
Is it legal for me to provide inflated meter readings in order to get part of my future gas and electric use at the current (lower) price? The way I see it, I am several £100 in credit with my account so in effect I have already bought ahead of the price increases. Views would be appreciated.
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Newbie to Gas/Electric billing
Hi All, Any advice welcome and appreciated. I've been living on my own and paying bills for 6 years, but currently I don't have gas supplied and electric is on a pre-paid meter. Water is inclusive with rent. Am moving into a new flat soon and will be taking on water, gas and electric. I have been told by the landlord that…
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NPower Go Save 6 and quidco
Hi I took out Npower GO Save 6 through Quidco for £40 on 30th June, they are now saying that it didn't apply to Go Save 6 tafiff... A slim chance- but please can anyone help with a screensave or has anyone else had the cashback approved?? ... huge thanks :-)
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Economy 10 and air source heat pumps
We are coming to the end of our NPower Online 19 tariff. In about 8 weeks time we will be having an air source heat pump installed and are considering switching to an economy 10 tariff. N power don't do them and I am struggling to find a list of suppliers who do. Has anyone got any experience of an Economy 10 tariff used…
