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Switching Provider (New build)
Hi all, My partner and I have recently purchased a new build property and have lived here since March of this year. We are with British Gas on the dual bill and have since only paid two bills (Electric & Gas), with another one due end of this month. Our first bill was approximately £75 for Elec and £23 for Gas. They…
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Switching energy supplier
I'm currently with BG who are soon to increase their electricity prices and I'm seriously thinking of switching as I'm signed up to the mse energy club and looked on uswitch. My question is you hear scare stories about big supplier causing trouble when leaving so is it worth the hassle also is it as straight forward and…
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Prepayment Vs billed meter?
Hi, I was on the phone the other day to EDF regarding the charges on my Gas and Electric prepayment meters. I was shocked to top up £10 on my gas meter to end up with £1.00 into my emergency credit after all the standard daily charges had added up over the past few weeks, In any case, I was considering moving to a billing…
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IS MSE planning a new group energy deal?
Hi: I'm on MSE's BG tariff, which expires soon (Oct). Is MSE planning another in time for the expiry of this? Thanks.
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Companies on MSE's List?
I've spent a lot of time trying to determine who MSE gets quotes from for gas and electricity and yet can find no definitive list of the companies on the website, other than the broad and meaningless brush of 'we ask everyone.' I have doubts about that and would ask MSE to publish a full list of companies so any that are…
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Old gas meter
Hi, My gas meter is from 1976.... I have stopped giving meter readings because my readings were coming in very high, the boiler is about 5 years old, a combi boiler which is serviced every year. I have been in the house two years. Anyway ... as my meter is so old is it likely to incorrect and if so is it more likely to be…
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Meter readings at weekends (gas)?
My supplier only offers meter readings during normal working hours. Anyone know a supplier that offers a sane (as in compatible with full time work during normal office hours) service? I'm happy to pay more to avoid losing annual leave every time they deem a "gas safety inspection" is required on the meter, rather than…
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Another First Utility nightmare
Upon switching banks First Utility listed 2 direct debits on the list my old bank sent, they could not say which was the live one so advised me to cancel both and reset after a couple of days. As a payment was due with 3 days my new bank sent my payment by same day tranfer. This was on the 13th June and it is still…
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First Utility Nightmare
I am having a nightmare of a time with First utility at the moment to the point where it is causing me a lot of stress and I can sleep. I thought I would just share my experience and vent a little at the same time. We moved out of our old home 2yrs ago, notified First Utility gave meter readings and payed the final bill.…
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Next MSE Collective Switch Coming to an End
I am currently on the MSE Collective Switch with BG which comes to an end on 3rd October. Will a another collective switch be launched before then (statement aimed at MSE reps) or should I just start looking at the best deals around 4 to 5 weeks before my deal comes to an end?
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Advice for new energy user
Hi My son moved into a flat owned by his aunt. After a year she has asked him to set up payments directly with the energy suppliers who are British Gas for gas and electricity. He did this yesterday and they put him on "Dual: HomeEnergy Secure Aug 2019" with an annual estimate of £187 !!!! First, is this their cheapest…
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New House Tips
Hi I am moving to a newly built property(in Scotland) and just wondered if you have any tips in securing the best deals for electricity and gas when you are setting up a new account and do not have a usage history. thanks
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MSE News: E.on offers interest-free finance for replacement boilers
E.on has launched a scheme offering interest-free loans to buy a new boiler – even if you aren't one of its customers...Read the full story: 'E.on offers interest-free finance for replacement boilers' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read…
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Switching suppliers couple of questions
Hi, I am considering a switch for gas/electric from OVO to EDF. Just a couple of general questions please. My DD to OVO has recently been increased (as of June) in order to address a debit on the account, my fixed term period ends 21st September and they have sent me renewal information which shows increases for both gas…
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Heatwise five rate meter with two MPANS
Hi I have an electricity meter that has two MPANS and five different readings, I am in the east midlands. I believe that this is a heatwise meter and I was wondering whether someone familiar with these meters could assist me. I need to know what each rate relates to, as I understand it the rates are as follows: MPAN1 1 -…
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New Tenant Rediculous Final Energy Bill
Moved into a 1 bedroom flat 2 months ago. Chose Bristol Energy as my supplier as they were the best for me. About 1 week ago I get a bill from e-on (the previous tenant's supplier) that states I owe them £804 as the final bill. It's obviously a ridiculous amount for a 1 bedroom flat in summer. As e-on were never my…
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Replacement for Glow Worm Ultimate 40BF boiler
I've got a Glow Worm Ultimate 40BF boiler in my garage, which heats my hot water cylinder (and occasionally radiators) reliably but inefficiently. My main complaint is that it has a pilot light, which consumes about 5kWh of gas per day. I don't use a lot of hot-water or heating, so my gas bill is around £300 per year, but…
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New gas boiler
We are going to replace our gas boiler, does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks David
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Anxious about swapping from BG
I've been with British Gas for over 10 years as a dual fuel customer and I have loved how easy it I spent to logon to their website each quarter, submit my meter readings and be billed accordingly. I've also got their homecare package covering us for boiler, electric and plumbing. I'm anxious about the upcoming rise in…
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Spark Energy - one and only bill really high!
I moved into an electric only flat on 30th June this year. I was told by the landlady that the current supplier was Ovo Energy but when I contacted them, they told me that it was in fact Spark Energy. So I contacted them and gave them up to date meter readings....I decided not to stay with them and moved supplier, but I…
