What happens when the meter doesn't work?

dylanuk

Hi,

I'm renting and have an economy 7 meter.

Recently had to do meter readings, the low has changed and seems fine, the normal hasn't changed in last 4 months.

The electric company are coming to replace the meter as it's obviously faulty.

But what happens with being charged for electric usage over the last 4 months?

Owain_Moneysaver

They will estimate according to your previous bills - if you've been in the property a while just see how many kWh you used in the similar period last year.

kjsmith7

They'll replace the meter with a new one that is working for both normal and low, then take two readings from the new meter to try and estimate what you've used in the last 4months. To be honest, you're laughing if you have Electric heating, as you'll probably use less now than 4 months ago Phone the supplier and explain your meter is not registering usage on your day register

pawpurrs

Same happened to me in my last house, they didnt bill me for the period that the meter was not working, damm shame I told them so quick!:p

kjsmith7

pawpurrs wrote: »

Same happened to me in my last house, they didnt bill me for the period that the meter was not working, damm shame I told them so quick!:p

Hahaha Rubbish, isn't it?