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Forced smart meter on way
Hi Appreciate advice on following Dad had called eon regarding meter readings. Eon advisor told dad his current deal expires next yest and if he doesn't have a smart meter they will be unable to offer him a deal. Is this even legal? Smart meters are not compulsory Feel dad being manipulated and im annoyed Please advise
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Energy standing charges
Why do energy companies lower tariffs but still charge high standing charges,it's like paying another BILL about time the goverment looked into this
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Can't find tariff on MSE Cheap Energy Club
When I log into my account on the MSE Cheap Energy Club it has the wrong tariff selected for me but my tariff isn't listed. Does anyone know how I rectify this? Thanks in advance
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SSE Gas and Backbilling rules
Hi I have just received a bill from my gas supplier for £2390. I have been on the Direct Debit scheme since converting from Oil to Gas approx 5yrs ago, so the boiler etc is fairly new and serviced annually. there are no leaks etc. the monthly figure was calculated and estimated by SSE themselves based on size of house etc…
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Not Received my Gas Bill in over a year
Hi can anyone help , I changed over my Gas and Electricity from Pay as you Go to a quarterly Bill Tariff on Jan 2018 , I went several months having not received any bills and I contacted my supplier several times highlighting the issue and I sent monthly meter readings from both meters , however I have since received 3…
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free wood how far would you drive for it??
Just wondering what others opinions on this ?? I always keep a eye out for free wood as I'm luckly to have the space to store it. This lot was 12 miles away took 20 mins. It was on the way back to collect another bargin that I got off Facebook! ! I was told that's too far just for wood. I've nearly filled up the outside…
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How is my gas bill so high?
I've been in a new house now for around 6 months, and my gas usage seems to be ridiculously high compared to what it used to be, and more than everyone I've asked. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to why... It's a large 3-bed house and there's only my partner and I living there. We both work full time, and…
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Spark passed my details to a debt collector without my knowledge?
Hi there, I'm fairly new to energy companies as I only moved into my first rental property 6 months ago. I'm with Spark on a fixed tariff of £140 a month. I have a direct debit that goes out each month. I have regularly entered in my meter readings (except for the first 2 months as I didn't know I needed to). As far as I…
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Bulk LPG Supply Transfer Issue
Hi folks. I recently bought a 4 bed house which has an external LPG Tank. The LPG was with Flogas and I wanted to change to Calor. My experience with Flogas hasn't been good and their customer service wasnt great. Even to get a minimal top up of fuel was a laboured issue. A Calor engineer assessed the tank and Ive been…
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Boiler Condensate Pipe
Hi, I have a condensing boiler in a new house which drains externally via a stubby pipe approx. 2m high. Condensate drips onto the ground adjacent to the wall. I now know this may damage the foundations over time. My question is as I have the boiler serviced by the installation company and they have never mentioned this as…
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Jetmaster Fireplace
Has anyone else experienced Jetmaster fireplaces pushing out away from the chimney? It's an open fire jetmaster with the frame now about an inch away from the bricks sticking out so assume something has got wedged down the back. Have no idea how to go about sorting this so any ideas would be appreciated
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British Gas warrant not in my name!
Hi, Getting quite frustrated and unsure on direction to go now. Quick run through, Bought a property in July 18. Spoke to BG rep in nov 18 to say I had bought the property late I know but we still haven’t moved in due to renovations. They tried signing me into a contract, I said no at the time as we weren’t living there…
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ExtraEnergy
Hi all, After having the grave misfortune of allowing this shower of a company to supply me with electricity up until 01.11.17, they are now chasing me for payment of an alleged balance of around £650.00. I note, thankfully, they have gone into administration but given the age of the debt, can you please advise whether…
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nice energy saving infographic
https://firewoodfund.co.uk/how-to-save-money/
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Brtish gas
Hi i am just wanting to know if anyone else has had trouble with British Gas home care we thought these would be a reliable company and the price was not bad.,We had our annual service in December as usual.To cut a long story short we have had them out numerous times (smelling gas,boiler not working) eventually after the…
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Water tank, will water stay hit?
I have recently moved in to a new house with Night Storage heaters (no gas in the property). What I want to know is if I heat water by putting the immersion switch on at 6am until 7am (When the cheapest rate runs) will it stay hot until evening? I have a little boy and we do a bath before bed. I have been popping the…
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33 units per day? Please Advise
Hi, I moved into a 2 bedroom, electric only flat on the 7/12/18 and received my electric bills. British Gas are charging me £600 from 7/12/18 up until 28/2/19. I am querying this I only really use one bedroom, lounge and kitchen. I have a washing machine which I use 2 maybe 3 times per week. I don't have all my electric…
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Is my economy 7 meter faulty?
My daughter and her partner moved into a 2 bedroom flat last October and the estimated energy costs over a 3 year period were £2181 accoring to Energy Performance Certificate which was done the month before they moved in. They've now got a bill from end October to end February for £743. They've contacted NPower and given…
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Changing energy supplier when in debit
Yes be posted about my high energy bills before and haven’t ever got to the bottom of it but it has continued to go up, I’m now paying a monthly payment separately to pay off what I owe (not what I wanted but had no choice) my question is can I change my energy supplier when I still owe British Gas money.
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Best Economy 7 Deals (For Electric Vehicle)
Hi All, I've been struggling to find companies who offer eco7 tariffs. The ones I know of are: Bulb (Day: 16.50p/kWh Night: 8.61p/kWh) Ecotricity (Day: 16.60p/kWh Night: 9.72p/kWh) Octopus (Day: 18.7p/kWh Night: 9.95p/kWh) I know there are other factors to consider like standing charges and multi-fuel discounts, but the…