Paying too much electric!!!!

tasha2010

our elctric bill is way too expensive i think. About £250 a month, i know its winter but come on.
we turn everything off when its not in use, only put the heating on at night as no one is in during the day.
its not a big place, 3bedrooms.
its an all electric place aswell, no gas. but i didnt think it would go up that much!!
help??????

chrisb1357

My question is are you on economy 7 as that woudl be cheaper with all electric heating at night.

Which supplier are you with

Chris

flexrider

try switching at uswitch what i did i changed from british gas to southeren electric and my bill is normally 98.00 per quater

tasha2010

we are with scottish power.
i'm in a private let flat, am i allowed to change supplier or do i need their permission??

chrisb1357

You will need to ask the landlord and see whats in the contract but most the times u can change, WHat meters do you have.

Are you on Econmey7 do you know

Chris

tasha2010

no we arent on economy7,

i dont know what meters we have, sorry :S
i just know on the bill it has white meter and it works out cheaper at night at 5.805p per kWh and 12.848 during the day.

sorry if what ive said is no help at all

tasha

chrisb1357

Sorry just noticed u only put heating on at night

Chris

tasha2010

very rarely, we usually just put another jumper on with what its costing us.

chrisb1357

Have you tried a site that was said about by another member like uSwitch to see who comes out cheaper

Chris

Mankysteve

I would ask your landlord/lady but if they say no do it anyway and switch back when you come to move out. They'll be non of the wiser.

tasha2010

yeah checked a few sites that say could save alot, but think will just change anyway. thanks