Electricity Usage

gupnede

This may sound like a really daft question but Im struggling with Atlantic who have calculated that over a 12 month period I have used 6780 units of electricity! I have asked them to check my meter as I cant believe I can possibly have used so much but they say theres nothing wrong with it but havent been out to look at it.

Given that I live in a 2 up 2 down with gas central heating and combi boiler, work full time and have a child in school all day I cant understand how on earth I can be using so much electricity.

Any ideas on how I can resolve this problem as I now have a huge debt with them and am paying £124/month grrrrr

All ideas welcome x

Jockanory

Do you have any previous usage history,previous bills,meter readings etc that would be useful to build up a case of your previous electricity usage that you could go back to them with and then ask them to check your account again.
Failing that take a meter reading and monitor it on a daily,weekly and monthly basis to see what your electricity usage is like and see if it matches what they are detailing in your bill.

penrhyn

As suggested, take daily meter readings. Also turn everything off and make sure the dail isn't rotating or the LED flashing.
Culprets aside from a faulty meter would include electic Cooker, Washing machine/Drier, Dishwasher, or an Immersion heater (unlikely as you have a combi).