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British Gas Tariffs
Good morning all, Apart from checking against the meter readings I rarely take much notice of my utility bills however i received my latest British Gas bill this morning and noticed that they have me on a tariff called essentials. I was under the impression that this was for people in receipt of benefits, of which I am…
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dehumidifier vs central heating?
Someone suggested to me on another thread that I get a dehumidifier to combat the damp and condensation that is occurring in our house at the moment. With the cost of the dehumidifier being around £80 plus the running costs I'd like to know if it is worth the investment or is it better to just put the heating on and open…
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Does switching energy companies effect credit score?
Hi everyone, Does anyone know if switching energy companies effects your credit score? Dont want to be switching every year if I am hurting my credit history! Thanks in advance
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Buisness tariffs for residential properties
Can residential properties be on a business tariff, or is this frowned upon? Just asking as I’ve fitted a few electricity meters into rented flats and owned properties that are supplied by the business side of the industry as opposed to the domestic. Obviously there are tax issues….particularly for those renting who will…
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EDF mobsters
Hi all, I have just been on the phone to EDF, they called me !!!! i got a rude, non listening, non- english gentleman, telling more to pay my gas bill, with my sons Child benefit/ tax credits. I am going through a bad patch, loss of hours at work, lots of debt. nearly bankrupt, I offer £10 a week to clear my bill, which is…
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Pre pay meter prices
Hi How is a standing charge incorporated into these and what are people paying per kw with them? Thanks
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Economy 7 meter incorrect
thought i was been proactive and saving myself money by ringing up my electrity company and asking to move to a cheaper tarriff as found on a comparison site until they asked me to double check my day anmd night figures for economy 7 as we were using more electricity at night, i thought this could be down to our hot tub…
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What temperature should boiler be set at for heating and water?
Hi I have a 3 bedroom semi and have just has a new potterton yearned he combo boiler fitted, at what temp should my heating and water be set at so that I am not burning gas I don't really need? Regards Keith
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Problems with new electricity supply crossing neighbours land
I'm hoping someone can offer some advice. We have applied, and have been preliminarily quoted by the electricity board to put an electric supply onto our small holding. The supply has to cross a farmers field. Initially the farmer insisted the supply goes underground costing an aditional £10,000 which is quite…
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Gas & Electric Comparison sites
We are on EON Fixonline 3 dual fuel tarrif which ends soon and i have been looking at maybe changing tarrifs now,not bothered on all the special cashback wine offers, but very confused as to the wide differences and claims made with the likes of U Switch ,Energyhelpline,moneysupermarket, putting the same figures for our…
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Best Electric Heating system
Hi all Have often been on here searching and learning but just joined and this is my first post! My partner and I and looking to replace our heating system in our bungalow. At the moment it's a rather unique electric ceiling heating system which baffles people everytime we tell them about it! It's not very cost effective…
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Property Maintenance
I am aware Property maintenance isn't an energy bill, however there isn't an actual forum for it!! I was wondering if anybody else has ever had problems with their Property Maintenance, I have over £3000 for 2 years and nothing is ever done. I know this pays for electric and insurance and many other items, I just feel that…
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TIP: Check Gas Bill uses intermediate meter readings
Hi all, Just a couple of quick tips for you, especially if you are on a standard 2-tier gas tariff:* Submit meter readings on a frequent (probably monthly) basis, especially on the run-up and run-down to summer. * Check that your gas supplier uses those readings (all of them) in their billing. If not, you could find that…
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single rate electricity on a two rate meter
So, in this age of carbon footprints and economic crisis, EDF energy will come and change my two rate digital electric meter for a single rate meter free of charge, but they will not add rate1 and rate2 together to give them a single meter reading (even though the meter gives a total reading as well!) resulting in the same…
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Meter reading often good or bad???
Hello all, I am having gas and electricity with Atlantic. The bill is online no standard charge, which has tier1, tier2. Is this good to give them reading very often? If i give them too often, is that mean i will pay tier 1 more, which is more expensive? Thanks
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:( Hounded by British Gas for money not owed...help!
Just wondering if anyone else has had the same issue as me or has any advice. I was a British Gas customer back in 2008, moved house, paid my final bill and closed my account. A few months down the line, I started getting letters from a collections company of behalf of British Gas. I did not deal with this company at all,…
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Huge elec bill
I have an outstanding elec bill for £10,000. This covers July 2007 to July 2009. We did have some building work carried out during that period but I just cannot see how we are supposed to have used that amount of elec. We are a familyof four and live in a 5 bed house with gas central heating and a gas cooker. We are in…
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Economy 7 usage times
Be sure to check with your electricity supplier the times that 'Economy 7' apply. Having recently changed to Atlantic I just happened to ask the question and discovered that theirs was different to my previous supplier. Not only that but the time 'Economy 7' is supplied alters when the clocks go back/forward, i.e 23.30…
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Mum's house is cold....what will be cheaper?
My mum lives at home alone and mainly uses just 1 room. Do you think she's better putting on the gas central heating with just that room's radiator on or turning on the electric fire? What's more cost effective??!!
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Boiler repairs and powerflush
My hot water is failing to heat up from combo boiler. I have home emergency cover who have advised I require a heat exchanger, diverter valve and a powerflush. However they do not cover this. My supplier is British gas and I was thinking of approaching them. Can anyone advise on roughly how much this will all cost? Thank…