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Gas boiler quote - is it fair?
We're replacing a very old Potterton boiler with a new heat-only boiler. It will be located in the same position as the existing one, although we'll need a plume kit to meet the regulations. I've received two quotes so far, one of which hasn't met the spec because he's quoted me for a sealed system boiler (and includes…
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Can anyone help me find cheap bulbs online?
Why is it so difficult to find cheap energy efficient light bulbs on the internet? It seems like there is a serious lack of information on what are the best replacement bulbs to use. I tried buying some a while back and they just aren't as bright as the old GLS type. Anyone feel like sharing what they use? I am looking for…
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Moving from Current Fixed to Npower
I'm currently with Co-operative Energy Fixed until April 2014. Is it worth moving to NPower and their Fixed until 2017. It will cost £60 to leave the Co-op.
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Two electric meters
We have just moved into a property and found what we thought was the electric meter inside the property (I Still think this is our main one). It looks like this http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EHU5vpuG0Qc/RfbrpCQZQzI/AAAAAAAAAGY/bep2iuVgL6M/s400/DSC00831.JPG Now outside in a cupboard I have found one of these.…
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Combi Boiler Issue - Advice Needed
I'm looking for some advice on fixing my Worcester Bosch combi boiler. After returning from a weekend away, I turned on the hot water tap in the kitchen, to find there was no hot water. On inspection, it looked like there was no electricity getting to the boiler and with further investigation it turned out that the…
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Energy Supplier contract length?
Hi all, Please excuse my ignorance, but I am one of 4 students who are renting our first property, so this is all very new to us all. Our tenancy started back on 29th July 2013, but we didn't really move in until a week or two ago and we've not sorted out our energy supplier yet, it's still in the previous tenants names.…
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Should I install an immersion heater?
I have Johnston and Starley warm air heating with a Janus water heater to heat my hot water tank. I also have a power shower which uses this hot water. I don't have an immersion heater. I've just had my heating serviced and have been informed that although the warm air heating is OK and parts are available that the hot…
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Help! Moving to a house with Gas - what tariff?
Hello, I'm looking for some advice please. Previously, I lived in a 1-bed flat that only had electricity. After a relocation and year in rented accommation, I've bought a house that is classed as 3-bed (although the third bedroom is so small you could literally put a single bed in and just about open the door!). The new…
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Loft Insulation
Official Insert Our Loft Insulation guide should help anyone looking for deals on it. Back to Halude's original post... ---- Hi All, Im not sure if this is in the right section of the forums, but here goes, I am currently in the process of buying my first house, 3-4 weeks to go before i get my keys (fingers crossed) My…
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E-ON prepayment meter, debt almost cleared but still claiming a HUGE bill!
I reluctantly agreed to a pre-payment meter to clear a debt incurred due to paying 'estimated' direct debit payments for my gas supply which left me with an incurred shortfall of approx £600. :shocked::shocked: Anyway, that was a few years ago now, and i have now paid off £557 of this debt, and getting to the point where i…
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Overpaying on Business Tariff - Advice Please
Hi there I'm wondering if anyone has any advice. We have been with EON for several years. We were made to go on a business tariff as my husband worked from home. He no longer does so we contacted them to advise. In a nutshell it transpires that we have been paying nearly double on our electricity rate and not far behind on…
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Economy 7 tips
If you have Economy 7 you have to be prepared to change your routine to make the most of it. Try going to bed later (if you don't work) or getting up earlier (if you do work) to do some of your cooking, hoovering etc during the E7 period. You can become a little OCD but it's in a good cause! Try making up thermos flasks of…
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Lost Leccy supply-Compenasation?
I lost my electricity supply last month for over 24 hours. One of the workmen said I was probably due some compensation. My bill is now in and no credit is showing. Do I have to apply or should it come automatically? Suppier is npower. Thanks.
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British Gas - Chaser for Final Bill 6 months after I left - no reminders!
Hi Can someone please help? I left British Gas in Feb 2013 and received a final bill of £685 that said was payable by March 13 2013 and a subsequent bill that said my bill would be paid by my existing DD. Today - 6 months later, I have received a chaser for the final bill payment. On calling British Gas they advised the DD…
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What is the best way to heat a flat
Currenly feel warm and freezing at same time but I think part of the problem is I have a big hole in the living room to vent out the gas fire but there is no real filter for it just a plastic vent on each side of wall so a massive hole I have double glazing in every room but I think I may be losing heat also from the old…
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energy usage
I've always been with british gas and recently changed my plan but for some reason my energy usage is through the roof, we have gone from a direct debit of £72 a month for both gas and electric to £99 a month with a debit of over £300! We live in a two bedroom semi detached rented house, two adults and a cat. I don't even…
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EON online account is down?
I have been trying all afternoon to log into my account with EON as I submitted a meter reading online a little while back and heard nothing more from them. Hardly surprising as I believe they owe me money instead of me owing them! However I keep receiving a message the site is currently down for maintenance. I am…
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How to deal with customer services hell?
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Revealed! Is Economy 7 right for you? New MSE guide
We've a big new 'Economy 7: Is It Right For You?' guide - see a sneak preview. (Please reply in that thread)
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Revealed! Is Economy 7 right for you? New MSE guide
There are hundreds of thousands of Economy 7 (or 10) users, but their plight is often ignored by comparison sites. Our big new 'Economy 7: Is It Right For You?' guide sets out to crack whether those with it should stick, and if those without it should switch. Here's a sneak preview of the new guide - we'd love to hear any…
