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Thoughts on getting a wood burning stove
Hi I wanted to find out people’s thoughts on woodburning stoves and whether they save money after the initial outlay. I recently moved into a house which has oil heating and as it’s an old Victorian detached house with draughty windows, I spend quite a lot on heating oil despite it not being on that much during the day. A…
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Meter tampering advice
I am a landlord and found out the previous tenants tampered with the meters. The electric one was outside so the engineer fixed it immediately. The gas is inside and ovo say I have to wait 40 days or an unknown time for them to investigate. The meter is still inside so what investigating can be done? I really need it…
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boiler ripoff?
Got an older boiler (over 12 years) that has been regularly serviced each year with a plan from a company, which also covered breakdown and heating. Last boiler service they did was June. We have a number of years documents to prove the regular service. This plan got too expensive so we shopped around and found a new…
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Lpg help!!
Hi Guys, Don’t suppose anyone can help? I have 4x 47KG bottles hooked up to my house. I only have one bottle open at a time with the other 3 being closed, then when that is empty I open the next one up then so on and so forth. I have been told by someone who also has LPG that by having 2 new bottles open at a time helps…
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Gas and Electric price comprare tools
Hi every, I've had a look on the site for any tools to help me find the cheapest deal for my gas and electric, but the cheap energy club doesn't work for northern Ireland. Can anyone help me out or point me in the right direction please.…
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Air Source Heating System
We recently moved into a new build property with underfloor heating throughout and a Mitsubishi 8.5kw Air source heat pump to provide the heating and hot water. The house is a 4 bed detached property of 150m2. Each room has a Polypipe programmable room thermostat. These are on 24/7, on a comfort setting of 18.5°c from 6am…
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Economy 7 boilers over-rated - help!
Advice appreciated. I live in a ground floor flat and at present when I have my boilers on timer they seem to overheat so much, they generate lots of heat and the cold water in the bathroom runs warm. This doesn't happen to the cold water in the kitchen, however. I'm currently managing the situation by turning the timer…
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Air Source Heating Running Costs and Heating Problems
We moved into a new build 4 bed detached property (approx 150m2) with an Mitsubishi Electric 8.5KW air source heating system installed with Polypipe underfloor heating with wireless room controllers throughout (no radiators). The system is running 24/7, with the hot water on a timer to heat between 2am until 3am and again…
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Energy bill impossibly high - and we have tried the basic solutions!
Our electric bill comes to around £130 a month for a 2 bed flat with 3 occupants. We have replaced the meter and checked that there are no energy leakages in the house. We only use electric, but our water tank heats for a pre-set 2 hours a day and the bill runs just as high even in summer when the underfloor heating isn't…
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Leaving a metered estate - LPG to Mains
Hi all, long time lurker, first time poster. I recently moved onto a metered estate and have since found that mains gas is now available in our area. The LPG price is ridiculous and their customer service is abysmal, so I didn't sign the LPG contract. I've done quite a bit of searching on this forum and on google, but…
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Electricity standing Charge
I am considering changing my electricity provider. My supply currently has 2 meters- one at Standard Tarriff and the other on Restricted Hours. EDF have said that I could switch to them and continue to pay different tariffs for each meter but I would have to pay 2 Standing Charges, one for each meter, resulting in a bill…
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Heating Oil
When its time to buy heating oil, I can phone around the local companies and shave a few pence off the original quotes. I always feel that there should be some strong and more available watchdog to keep a close eye on this trade. An older person I know was paying 25p a litre more...that's a lot when you order 1,000 litres.…
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bill electric £622 for 3 months/1 bedroom
Hello every one, Could you give me advice about this case: I got electric bill 2 days ago with £622 for using from Nov- 31 Jan . We are living in flat one bedroom . We have electric heating floor and regular with 18 degree everyday. And i think we are using electric regular seem other other family in the UK . I do not know…
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24/7 Home Rescue Scam - They break your boiler and ask you to pay for a new one
I hardly post reviews but this time I've decided to reveal the truth behind this company. I took 2 policies with 24/7 Home Rescue Company 09849245 , 1 of the policy was under my wife's name. I phoned to book a Free annual service and a gas certificate - They asked me to pay £60 upfront as a security? Never mind I paid the…
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Oil Central heating, open plan barn conversion
Hi guys I need help, fast!! I live in an open plan loft/ barn conversion, heated by oil fired radiators. I'm using a massive amount of oil, roughly £150 per month. I have the heating on 4hrs a day during the week and 6 or 7 hours at the weekend depending on the weather. I've set the thermostat to come on at 5pm until 9pm…
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Watchman Sonic meter location on tank
Hi, apologies if this has been asked before. I have recently moved into a property which has oil heating. I have purchased and fitted a Watchman Sonic device to insert on my tank, but the reader is saying that the tank is empty with one bar, I have used a long stick and measured 11 inches of oil left on the tank. the metre…
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Home Emergency Cover/Boiler cover
Hi, I have just had my renewal through from Scottish Gas for my Boiler cover. I have the homecare two package. The cost for the last year was £218 a year, after they tried to put it up I negotiated it down to this. I have just had my renewal through for this year & they are now wanting £289. I am now feeling ripped off &…
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Changing to LPG underground tank
I am hoping someone knowledgable on this forum can help me with a problem I have. Flogas bought my overground tank from avanti gas in April 2016. I changed supplier as the lpg price per litre from Flogas was cheaper. However, the change has brought me a whole lot of angst! Flogas requested that I remove a hedge and then…
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Replacing back boiler
Hi, I was wondering if I could have advice on the following:- We want to replace our back boiler which has a few issues and trying to work out what system would be best. 4 bedroom semi detached house with alleyway that was turned into an extension with kitchen. This area is freezing. We will be converting the garage to a…
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Electric Radiators OR Electric Under-floor Heating
Hi everyone, I’ve recently moved in to a top-floor flat in which the living room is really inadequately heated. I’m going to have to make some changes & was wondering whether I should go for electric under-floor heating or wall mounted electric radiators. The measurements & specifications of the room are 8 X 6 = 48 sq.…
