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Open fire vs multifuel stove
Hello We are considering having our two coal fires removed and have 2 multifuel stoves put in their place. Any advice on costs, ease and if it's worth it. Mid terrace property, two chimneys. Thanks
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is this the norm useage and cost for LPG useage
I have recently moved into a 5 bedroom stone walled home. 3 bedrooms upstairs other 2 downstairs. On moving in on October 2020 the LPG tank was empty, so got it filled with 1721 litres at a cost of £857.85. i am now down to 10% and have had to place another order for 1500 litres at a cost of 748.13. i am aware that if i go…
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Does anyone have a Myson MPRT wall thermostat, need some help.
I'm renting but I dont want to get in contact with the Landlord just yet, untill I know for sure. I have the MPRT set to 21c and what happens is it will go off before it reaches 21c then 3 minutes later it will come back on, I know some wall thermostats do this to save on fuel, but it doesn't seem right doing this because…
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Oil central heating
Hello! I currently have an offer accepted on a house which has oil central heating with storage tank in the garden, which is entirely new to me and I am completely clueless about as only ever had mains gas. Since mentioning this to family they have warned us that this could be a problem and they seem quite concerned about…
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Heating, grants and oil help?
HiI dont know if anyone can help, but Im currently trying to sort out my nans old place, it's in the middle of nowhere, ha, I'm currently living in it, all the heating it has in it is an old fireplace and two very old storoage heaters, one in the dinning room and one out of action, the kitchen, bathroom back room, hallway…
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£618 bill for cutting through main yellow gas pipe
I was on a digger digging in my garden and cut through the main gas pipe. I didn't know the pipe was there. I live on a hill so I thought it was under the ground. I called Southern Electric who sent out a man to investigate damage, then a team of 2 men came and repaired the pipe. They re-joined the pipe together (which…
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Eon billing
Do I have to pay a charge for electricity if the electricity company are unable to provide a bill ? After submitting my quarterly meter reading to Eon last Sunday (20/12/2020), I received an E-Mail on Monday to say that my bill was ready to view on-line on Eon's website. I tried to access my on-line bill on Monday evening,…
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EPC mistake/ RHI incorrect - what to do next?
We installed solar panels 7 years ago and had an EPC carried out so we could claim the FIT. Two years later we had a log gassification boiler fitted that is eligible for RHI. The previous EPC was still current so we used that in our RHI claim. Fast forward to this year - boiler is hopeless, we hate it, so consulted a…
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Portable gas heaters
Hi, we live in a flat and were wondering if anybody could recommend a safe portable gas heater that could be used in a small, unventilated area? Many thanks for any help.
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Air Source Heat Pump error messages
We've got a Danfoss DHP AQ air source heat pump which has stopped working and is showing 2 error messages which areComm Error HP Card - Communication broken between display card and heat pump card (outdoor)Comm Error Exv Card - Communication broken between display card and expansion valve control card (outdoor)We've tried…
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Conservatory radiator
Hi hope someone can offer some advice. We have just installed an engineer in our conservatory. Struggling to keep this rad on long enough to heat it as the thermostat in the lounge knocks off the heating as this room is now at desired temp. We have purchased 2 tado trv’s so we can control the heating separately however…
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Year old bill.
I have received a bill for electric and gas for December 2019 from my previous supplier. I am about to switch again so have not been with them for a year. The bill was sent on 19 Dec 2020 for a period after 20 Dec 2019. I never missed a meter reading or a DD payment, so am just wondering how this has taken a year and what…
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Extremely high gas bills
Hi I am being charged so much money for my gas at the property with British Gas . Is this normal usage ? We have a 4 bedroom with 5 people living together. What do you guys normally pay yearly average . Be nice lol I’m new
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Advice: Eco-Friendly replacements for oil tank, oil boiler & LPG
We're in the process of buying our first house (rural, late 19th-century semi-detached). The property has mains electricity and water but no gas, and drainage is to a septic tank shared with the adjoining property. At present, the house has LPG (which is outside) for the kitchen’s cooker hob, as well as an oil tank and oil…
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Oil Boiler Insurance
Does anybody have a recommendation for Oil boiler insurance - specifically for emergency cover/call out ? Just about every company on this site only cover gas fuelled boilers. I understand the theory of self insurance, and this would be a good example of where it might work, however my main concern is that living in a…
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Oil Boiler - Servicing Cost?
I'm new to oil fired central heating and about to arrange a service (which is I think long overdue as property empty for 18 months before I bought it)I have Worcester Bosch Greenstar Heatslave II External Combi.Can any one give me a ball park figure for an annual service assuming replacement of normal consumable parts (I…
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Central heating repairs for pensioners
Hi, my mum has to refill and restart her combi-boiler about 3 or 4 times each week, otherwise she has no heating and hot water. She had a plumber out a few months ago who said there was probably a leak in her system, but it could be anywhere. Someone recently said that as she is on pension credit, that she might be able to…
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LPG UNDERGROUND TANK INSTALLATION COSTS
Good morning, we currently have an overground LPG tank (2000kg) and i would like to replace it with an underground tank of the same size. Flogas gave me a quote of 2400£+Vat. However, the quote include 1700£ for the tank and 700 pound for installation. I do not understand why i should pay for the tank itself since they…
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Supplier changeover
Hi all. My current deal with BG finishes 31st Jan, and MSE advises changing to E-ON. But when do I submit the request to change supplier as I am worried I will get a exit penalty if done too early?
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Price comparison
Im about to move into the house that I've bought and know that the previous owners energy suppliers were British gas , how do I check if I can get cheaper suppliers . I don't know the cost of the previous owners bills and can't seem to find on the comparison sites how to get quotes without knowing your annual or monthly…
