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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.…
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Ravenheat csi120 dhw issue
Hi. Having hot water problem on my ravenheat boiler. Turn on hot water tap boiler doesn't fire up but will f I leave it running for 5 minutes it kicks in. What I have been doing is running tap for couple of minutes turn it off and run again it then will fire up after about 30 seconds. I had dhw heat exchanger replaced few…
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Question 're Boxt Boilers
Hi My 25 year or so boiler needs replacing and I am considering Boxt. The reviews appear to be very good as is the cost. However they want payment upfront...even though I was calling to arrange a job for the following day for those who went with Boxt...if you paid with debit card...did you pay the cost in advance of the…
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Stockton 8 Door Removal
Hi all Anyone got a Stockton 8 Mark 1 and know how to take the doors off? Need to replace the glass soon and looks like the retaining screws for the glass panel will be nigh on impossible to remove with the doors in situ. Thanks
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Underfloor heating
I am about to look at a flat which sounds ideal apart from my reservations that it has underfloor heating. I know this is electrically sourced and has been installed within the last five years. The flat does have double-glazing and is 1 bedroomed. Carpets are in 3 rooms but not in the shower room and kitchen. My main…
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Add your feedback on heating oil broker Homefuels Direct
This is a feedback thread on heating oil broker Homefuels Direct Please share your experience with other MoneySavers. Click reply to take part The feedback comes as part of the Cheap Heating Oil guide
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Ground Source Heat Pump - Installer Recommendations Request
Can anyone please recommend a ground source heat pump installation company that they have used? We have had a quote from a local company but this has come back more expensive than their initial guide, so want to have a look at another company to compare. We know that we will have to go for the vertical loop option. Thanks…
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CD/11 non-compliance affects house sale
My parents (now deceased) lived in a bungalow with oil-fired central heating. A recent CD/11 servicing report identified deficiencies, one of which related to the location of the tank, it being in the garage rather than external. Am I legally obliged to rectify these failings prior to sale, especially as the boiler is…
