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New Combi Boiler
Need to get a new combo boiler as our one is old, struggling to produce hot water and sounds like there is a fox in it. I will not even bother getting a quote from British Gas as I know they quote double the price of pretty much anyone else and hope that vulnerable and elderly people 'trust the name' and fall for it. I…
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help with gas meter
hi all, i have just moved in to a rented property which has a prepay gas meter on e on. it is like a chipped credit card which i top up at the post office. i was just wandering if anyone knows how much e-on charge for pre-paid gas per unit? do they do different tariffs on pre-pay? or are u charged the same rate at all…
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Extortionate npower bill!!
Hi, I moved house in Dec 2012 and I had to stay with npower until I could switch back to my previous supplier. Between 21/12/12 - 27/01/13 my gas bill alone totaled £950.00!!!!!!! :eek: We have had National Grid check that we don't have any leaks (only a small one under the hob was found but this would not contribute to…
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changing suppliers
Hi all, Some advice please, we are looking at changing suppliers, currently with Utilities warehouse electric is14 677pence per kilowhat -hour, and gas is3.908 pence per kilowhatt-hour. My question is, is it as straightforward as lokking at the price per unit, or are the other things we need to take into account. Thanks…
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Am I using a lot of energy?
I am totally unsure as whether we're using a lot/little of energy. I think it seems rather high but I could be wrong. Bill period Number of days Total Daily Average Total Daily Average 17/10/12 - 15/01/13 91 n/a n/a 2310 25 16/10/12 - 15/01/13 92 739 8 n/a n/a The top one is gas, the bottom electricity. so gas 25 units/day…
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forced economy 7
Hi. I live in a social housing flat which is due to be re-furbished, i.e. central heating etc. My problem is they are telling me that I HAVE to have storage heaters installed, NO options (my present heating is overcharged communal oil). I do not want the overnight heating that storage heating entails plus the expensive…
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Switch Dilema?
Hi, I recently took the plunge and changed to the Santander 123 account, and all is ok. Now just joined the Energy club to sort out switching gas and electric. Decided on which one to switch to, and switched. Now I find out that the company I switched to, Sainsburys Energy, is not on Santanders list for cashback! What…
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NPower Meter Reading Error - HELP PLEASE
Well I've signed up for MSE Cheap Energy Club tonight and thank goodness I did! In the process of signing up I went onto my online account for NPower to get my tariff details and my usage. NPower claim to have read the meters on 15th Jan. They may have read the electric meter at the front of the house but I'm pretty…
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advice to avoid another cold winter
I am in a one bed first floor flat which is warm and sunny most of the year but very cold in Winter. Firstly I have no double glazing as its a listed building with old wooden frames.I had old storage heaters but removed the one in the bedroom as it took up so much space and just have one in the hall which I've never used…
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Wireless room thermostat advice please
Hi all, We're about to replace our old 20 year + Potterton for a Worcester Bosch Greenstar Compact 28CDi. I've checked a lot of websites and reviews etc and decided to go for this model. We now require a wireless room thermostat and this is where I'm having difficulties. I can't seem to find one that is consistently…
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ovo dual fuel bill from 2010
Hi after some advice please. I have just received a duel fuel bill from OVO from 2010. This company didn’t supply my fuel as the account was never activated as i went with a different company….Any ideas any body. Heard nothing until now Thanks Sara
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gas safety check
hi im in rented accomadation and have never in 3 years been late paying i have reciepts for every single month i have all the reciepts for the gas electricty water council tax etc... my problem is my gas check was due in november 2012 but still hasnt been done i have been in the estate agents numerous times and all i get…
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First time buyer - utilities questions
Hi all, On monday, I'm putting in an offer on our first home which will hopefully be accepted. Very excited, but am concerned about Bills and want tips on how to keep them down. By the time we move in, we should be coming into slightly warmer weather, so wont have to have the heating on much if at all. I have been thinking…
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Advice for an elderly man re: switching
On Monday, I am meeting a client at the local library (I volunteer for an information & advice support service) to help him compare energy tariffs online. I have been told he is elderly and has been with British Gas for years but feels he is being ripped off. I know how to find myself the best deals, but will it be…
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Estimated Electric Bill
I have received electricity bill which is estimated and been advised by the management company of my Flat that we don't need access unless bill query but my provider keeps requesting readings which I have advised normally is taken by a meter reader so how can I get Npower to sent a meter reader?
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gas or electric fire
hi looking for advice we have gas central heating with gas fire but wife wants to remove gas fire and fit electric flame look fire to give nice warm effect while gch is on but i am worried about running cost the electric fire would be used in spring and autum monthes we have a 3.5 kw solar panels will these help enough to…
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British Gas Arrg!
I'm currently with british gas for both gas and electric, and have been having a few money problems. Last december I was short on my wage and cancelled my direct debit with british gas for both utilities, so rang british gas and set up new payment plans on 19th december, all seemed ok, however when I got paid, the gas…
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PIR lights question
Here's the situation, the light in the bathroom has gone, and it's due to overheating. (so says mum...) Mum knows I'm terrible at forgetting to turn the lights off, And I think having a motion detector with every light in every room (except bedroom lights) might help stop this... the problem is, how much will it cost for…
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Will turning radiators on/off affect balancing and consequently return flow?
Hi all, our boiler is due a service in the next few weeks, and I have asked the RGI to balance the system again when he comes, as some radiators are not heating up as fast they should, and I am only getting a 10 degree flow and return differential. We currently have the radiators in the 2 spare rooms set to 1 or frost as…
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First Bill From Original Supplier
Hello, We've recently moved into a new house and before we've had a chance to check out and compare the suppliers the original supplier has already sent their first bill (even though we've made no contact with them). If we do decide on another supplier must we pay this first bill or do we just give the new supplier the…
