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Electric Heater Recommendations
Hi all, I'm looking to get new electric heaters for my flat and was wondering if anyone can recommend any? I spent a few hours trawling through the forums yesterday, and all I could find were people slagging off various companies, makes, etc. So I know who not to go for, but no idea who I should be looking at!... Would be…
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Pushy EDF meter reader
My partner was putting our baby down to sleep yesterday afternoon, and a meter reader turned up - he wanted acces to the electricity meter, my partner apologised and explained it was behind the sofa which was behind a heap of washing and assorted other baby stuff- the baby was crying by now - he kept pushing her with…
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NPower ignoring complaint
I had cause to complain to NPower over a month ago (a long story, but basically they had sent me a threatening letter out of the blue about breaking my door down to check my meter, then didn't bother to turn up to a scheduled appointment when I waited in all day). They didn't reply for 2 weeks so I contacted them again,…
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RE: Removing meters and changing
Hi, I’m currently with british gas for both gas and electric and want to be on DD to take advantage of the prices. I have an excellent credit rating etc. How do I go about getting them to change them to change them? Will they do it without a charge, and if not who will?
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Changing tariff with EDF
Hi I am currently on EDFs fixed s@ver V2 tariff which comes to an end on september 30th. I have had a letter from them reminding me of this and that if I do nothing I will move onto the standard variable tariff on october 1st. I plan to switch to the EDF blue price promise tariff. My current tariff has an early termination…
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EDF fixed price 2014 - move or not
Hi I signed up for the EDF 'fixed price 2014' for electricity only about a year ago. I use about £500 worth a year and live in the south west. Should I stay or should I go now?:-) there may be an exit fee of £15 but a very quick glance at Uswitch indicate I can save over £50 a year. Not sure what is happening with energy…
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B.Gas - billing error by them
British Gas have just cancelled my previous 12 months' bills, replacing it with one higher bill. After a week of trying to get an answer to some very simple questions, they have finally told me that ... "I would like to inform you that the electricity charges vary from region to region in the UK. We've been incorrectly…
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Gas meter not working
Hi, I recently moved into a new flat away from an all electric economy 7 meter with my girlfriend (moved in together finally :j ) and I decided I also want to measure our energy consumption on http://imeasure.org.uk/ where you enter your weekly meter readings for your household to keep track of things but my gas readings…
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Eon changing to standing charges
For those who are with Eon, what do you think about them scrapping the 2 tier system to standing charges in the Autumn? I've just found out about it and I'm not pleased at all! They say it will make bills easier to understand, but I think it will be another chance for them to put them higher. Plus I've heard people having…
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MSE News: Energy prices outlook - time to fix?
"There are fears the price of energy could jump later this year, which has prompted some experts to urge worried households to consider fixing their gas and electricity prices ..." Read the full story: Energy prices outlook: time to fix?
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I cant compare tariffs!!!???
Hi Guys I'm with Scottish Power on the capped energy deal ending Aug 2102 (dual fuel). SP have 'told' me which is appareantly the best deal for me. Phoned them to double check - but I'm somewhat NOT convinced the guy was giving acurate info. I've tried three comparison sites to see which is the best out there and my…
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Omni Assist Boiler Cover - Any good
My annual boiler cover is up for renewal and was looking to see if i could get it cheaper anywhere else. I was considering Omni assist and SSE as they seem to be reasonably priced. Anyone have experience with these guys? Are they any good? or is it worth sticking with BG and paying a bit more?
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Large Gas Bill HELP PLEASE!!
Hi all, i have just moved into a new as a first time buyer @ the beginning of April. To cut a long story short, the orginal electric cooker broke so i decided to get a new gas cooker installed. For the month of June - July i received a bill of £141 for gas alone and £45 for electric. I have only had the Gas cooker for the…
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Changing electric/gas companies.
Hi, I'm sure this has been asked a million and one times and is a silly question! I have a few questions.. I moves into my property on June 1st, both we're on prepayment with EDF which have now been changed to credit meters (electric on 2nd June and gas on 20 July) I am now on a standard tarif quarterly payment (I pay all…
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Moving out - a few questions about utility suppliers
Hi folks, currently about to move out of my parents house and into a house ( rented ) with my girlfriend. My questions are about the gas and electricity how would I know who the previous suppliers where and can I change them. I'm thinking would the landlord know this answer. If the gas and electricity wasnt on a pre pay…
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Electric heating alternatives
Hi, A house which we're interested in buying has no gas whatsoever (when the estate was built the gas didnt go all the way up the street for some reason). Because of this, everything in the house is powered by electricity. Has anyone any experience or suggestions as to the best heating options? There are alot of these eco…
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Gas cooker problem
Hi wondered if any of you can help or give your opinons please. Sorry if it is long! My gas cooker stopped lighting fully a few weeks ago. It appears that when it was fixed before that a differant part was used then what is the right part for the cooker. When I called a corgi registered guy to fix it he had the previous…
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Flatmates have 2000W Tower Fan On Every Night, Bill Share question
Greetings, We moved into a flat 1 month ago, we are supposed to be sharing electricity bills with 2 other flatmates (couple), who have a 2000W Tower Fan in their room, which works every night for 1 month! Basically they turn it on when they get home from work from 6pm, and have it till 2nd day in the morning when they are…
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Actual Gas and electric tariffs
How can I find what the actual tariffs are in comparison not how much I will save?
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Previous tenants of house I am moving to using npower, can I still use quidco?
Hi there, I'm moving in with my girlfriend (eek!) to a 2 bedroom house in Norwich on the 21st of August. The previous tenants of the property used npower for both gas and electric and the landlord would prefer me to stay (although open to me using something else) as she has found it to be cheapest in my area, and with a…
