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Energy club incorrect monthly payments
Can anybody please tell me if you can alter the Direct Debit amount that you pay every month on the Energy Club website. It's just that I am paying less now to what I did when I first registered with this Energy Club. Thanks in advance
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British Gas Hive Heating Registration for Used Systems
Hi everyone, Has anyone been able to register a hive account for a second hand system that was purchased from new. I understand that you get a registration email with log on when you buy it new but what do you do if you dont buy it new. I was given the hub and receiver unit recently and have just bought an unused…
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Paraffin heaters
Hi there Just wanted to share with people considering the cost of thier heating. Last year I swopped my central heating for a Zibro paraffin heater for my two bedroom flat. At first I was looked at as a bit of an idiot by my friends, who pointed out parrafin was smelly, expensive and one neighbour stated it was dangerous…
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erroneous transfer to an unwanted provider
I applied to transfer from eon to first utility in Dec, they sent me details thru and direct debit set, eon confirmed transfer but nothing from first utility, after attempting to log in with my account details without success i called them. I was told that my account was rejected as SSE are now my providers? I asked why as…
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Glowworm Boiler 65 80 Open Flue Gas Valve
Hi I need an ITT 3/4in gas valve for my 1970s Glowworm 65 80 boiler to keep it alive. Any ideas where I can source this? Thanks.
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Duff fuel?
I've had multifuel stoves for the past 30 years. Just had a Little Wenlock fitted in the new property. It's fine - except for an issue with a delivery of Homefire Ovals. Lovely glow but I can't keep the fire in overnight with it and I get lots of clinker whether on a hot burn or a slow burn and on whatever settings…
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New system for rural house - oil or LPG?
We are in the process of buying a new house in a rural area so mains gas is not an option. Currently it has night storage heaters, calor gas bottles for oven and an electric immersion heater which is 2 years old The storage heaters are very old and we'd like to put a central heating system in however we also run a food…
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Wood/Multi fuel Stove - Questions on build and installation
Hi All, I'm soon to arrange to have a stove fitted but I have some questions I hope those with experience can answer (impartially rather than the stores views). First, I've been told that the cast iron stoves over time can see their joints start to let air in after expansion/contraction, especially when burning wood. So is…
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NPower Complex Metering Tariffs
Hi, I'm new to the forum. Basically at my wits end with NPower We have 2 meters (Complex apparently). One is 9 hour off peak and the other is standard Our annual forecast bill is ca £2,500, based on ca 20,000 kwh pa That is much more expensive than it used to be. We've only just started getting bills from NPower again…
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Dimples storage heaters suddenly not working!!!
I have just moved into a new house about 3 weeks ago and the lounge has 2 Dimplex XLS storage heaters in it. They have been working absolutely fine, charging at night and letting heat out during the day. Then yesterday I discovered that both of them were stone cold! Woke up this morning and still stone cold! I find it hard…
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Underfloor Heating Cost...
Hi All, Does anyone have electric underfloor heating and doesnt mind sharing their monthly electricity bill price? I've got it downstairs and my electric bill is ASTRONOMICAL! So wondering if something its wrong, or if its just normal?
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Scottish Power devious cheap offer
I am on a Fixed tariff to end Nov 2016. I checked their "Am I on the cheapest tariff?" It suggested a change to their Cancer Charity fix to Jan 18 and a saving of £108, wow, go for it? I then searched for my current tariff and the new one. My current tariff had a smaller standing charge, smaller day/night tariff and…
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Cheap Energy Club
I'm a member of the Cheap Energy Club. I received an alert to switch energy, went through the process and was offered a £30 cashback, what I was just about to miss is that by registering via moneysupermarket.com I was also going to register to a 'free' trial to NOW tv which becomes paid unless you don't cancel after the…
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Solar install
I have just had solar panels PV installed and want to know how it affects any future switching as a FiT customer with EoN Any advice for potential pitfalls would be much appreciated:
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HELP!! problems with hot water and heating
Hi everyone, I live in an electric only flat and have no heating or hot water. We had an electriction out saturday who installed a new night rate emmerser fuse as the old one was gone and reset the thermostats on 3 storage heaters. I left these on all night Saturday and Sunday at the highest input and in the morning no…
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rayburn twin burner condensor
Hi there, has anyone installed a rayburn oil fired twin burner condensor ? It allows you to heat separately, cook separately and heat your hot water separately. We are building a house and are considering installing the rayburn. Any thoughts / advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Gas vs. oil in Belfast
In Belfast, central heating systems are fueled by gas or oil. Websites like uSwitch does not cover Norther Ireland. Can you give me an estimate how much my bills will be different if I rent a house with gas supply comparing to oil fired central heating? Of course, gas vs electricity for cooking should come into calculation…
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Gas provider has monopoly in my building - and overcharging!
Hiya, I'm new to the forum so please be gentle if i'm being stupid. Basically, just bought a flat in a new apartment block in London - thing is, they didn't tell me beforehand that the gas provider is fixed and you may not switch as they are a 0 carbon provider specifically for that area. However... . They charge £30…
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District Heating System Rip Off
Hi All, I have moved into a property in the last 6 months which is serviced by a District Heating System (provided by Eon) which I was assured was no more expensive than traditional gas boiler (and advertising on their website which is still there). I have spoken to Eon today and lady was very helpful. She agreed that…
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e10 meter-sorry longish post
Can some of you kind people help me, i have a friend who is in a bit of a mess and i am trying to help. She is with utility warehouse ( thats a nightmare in itself) but cant leave due to owing them some money. She told me her bills were very high but she has no clue about meters etc. the meter at her house was installed by…
