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Electricity meter replacement-WHY
Hi guys, Npower want to replace my electricity meter with a new one, they tell me that it is quite normal to do this every few years, however I cannot find anybody that has had their meter changed unless it was faulty. There is nothing wrong with my existing meter Does anybody know why they want to replace my meter and…
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Price Promise, wrong rate and comparison site problems.
Right so we're at the end of our Price Promise October 2012, had letter through stating we'd go on to their Standard Rate (with British Gas). We have a low rate of 14.317 / 11.094 for Electric, Gas is 4.942 / 2.665. The problem I have is when using the various comparison sites the "Price Promise October 2012" rate is far…
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telephone wires
could anyone tell me how high from the earth does a telephone wire have to be by law ?
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2 semis converted into 1 gas /electric / water ?
Hi, I'm looking at the short term conversation of 2 semi's into 1 house for 5 years or so. (Long story I won't go into, I'm not looking at financial gain) Currently we are paying two council tax / and utility rates. Not ideal for sure. The wife has been on the phone all day trying to get advice on what options we have to…
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MSE News: Co-op to raise energy prices
"Co-op Energy will hit thousands of customers with price hikes from next month" Read the full story: Co-op to raise energy prices
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immersion heater or gas boiler for hot water?
Hi - my builder reckons it is cheaper to use my immersion heater for hot water than use my gas boiler. Previously I'd been told that immersion heaters were very expensive. Can anyone advise? Thanks very much, S
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Gas and Electricity in credit
Hi, I'm just after some advice. I've been in my house for just under a year and since I moved have been paying £100 a month dual gas and elec. Yesterday I got a letter advising I am now £430 in credit and my monthly payments have been reduced to £29. I was wondering if I'm entitled to request for this money back as I would…
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Dynorod Problem - What should I be looking for?
Hi.. New poster, thought this would be a good place to get some advice. Last November, we had Dynorod attend our property via our British Gas Homecare plan. The bathroom features were all draining slowly & gurgling. 1st engineer attended & spent around 15 mins or so at the house, and after having a go with a plunger, and…
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British Gas offer
I have applied to change my dual fuel supplier from British Gas to EDF through one of the switching sites, and today got a call from British Gas offering me £200 off my annual bill if I come back to them. I was told I will get £100 off my bill at the first quarter and then the other £100 after one year. I am not tied in by…
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Boiler insurance
Hi My mum, pensioner, is with British Gas and she pays £17 per month for boiler insurance. Can anyone suggest a cheaper insurance for her. This is to service the boiler once a year Many thanks for any advice claypath
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Npower wont help with payment plan
Hi can you help please. I have a large bill come into day for 7 months usage of gas and electric totalling over £1000.00 which I cant afford to pay all in one go. I use to pay by DD each month of £87.00 but had to stop my DD due to me being off ill from work and unable to pay. My first bill was for £500+ pounds and I…
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Demand to refund refund.
Hi. Moved house recently and submitted final meter readings to Scottish Power for our gas and electric. They processed this and sent a cheque for £75 (we were in credit) to our new address. Moving house is costly, this cheque was banked and spent. Lo and behold, an ammended bill pops through a week later saying we owe them…
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British Gas & AIC
Hi Am stuck with a British gas problem and wondered if someone can help. Me and my Boyfriend lost our jobs late 2011 just as I found out I was pregnant good timing I know. We went on JSA and tried our best to keep on top of our bills. I contacted everyone regarding my financially difficulty and found the only account thats…
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British Gas August 2013 Online Variable
Hi, I've recently taken out the British Gas August 2013 online variable. I was advised at the time via email and the terms & conditions that it would cost me £30 per fuel (gas + elec) to cancel the contract. I was under the impression that I had a cooling off period (although I have had no contact from British Gas to…
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When is 'no standing charge' a good idea?
I'm looking to sort my gas/electricity bills and am interested in the way the 'no standing charge' gas accounts might benefit me- if at all. We cook a lot but have recently changed to an induction and also, post renovation now live in a much warmer flat with underfloor gas heating on one level and radiators on another. I…
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How do I get away from OVO!?
Since going with OVO about 5 or 6 months ago I've had nothing but trouble. I've basically had what would be a few very minor problems with any other utility company that I've been with but for some reason OVO are completely useless in dealing with anything. From the start they have insisted on charging me £77 PM direct…
