Be careful and check the KwH and S.C. price before switching.

poisondwarf1

I posted in another thread but I thought this deserved one of its own really, as people need to be careful.

I am in the process of switching from Swalec ( as they are hiking their prices by 9% ) to the EDF blue that has been much trumpeted. I spoke to a great guy from EDF who assured me I would save money with them, etc, etc. However, when I compared the prices of EDF's KwH and standing charge price, it turns out that the new, higher Swalec prices are still cheaper overall, than EDF's, which works out at 4p more a day. I am not at all happy with EDF who are investigating apparently and should get back to me toiday. So, be careful folks and check the unit prices before switching.

YoYoY

poisondwarf1 wrote: »

I posted in another thread but I thought this deserved one of its own really, as people need to be careful.

I am in the process of switching from Swalec ( as they are hiking their prices by 9% ) to the EDF blue that has been much trumpeted. I spoke to a great guy from EDF who assured me I would save money with them, etc, etc. However, when I compared the prices of EDF's KwH and standing charge price, it turns out that the new, higher Swalec prices are still cheaper overall, than EDF's, which works out at 4p more a day. I am not at all happy with EDF who are investigating apparently and should get back to me toiday. So, be careful folks and check the unit prices before switching.

I would suggest readers of this site follow the MSE advise and simply consult one of the comparison sites to establish if they can get a cheaper deal.

The comparison sites cater for all the complications in billing, such as two tier pricing, standing charges, discounts for months that have a D in their name, etc

Edit: Found your other post in the other thread you mentioned; the sticky one Gas & Electricity: Find the cheapest supplier and earn up to £30 cashback specifically to discuss the content of the Gas & Electricity plus Cashback Article.
Shame you don't appear to have followed the advice provided within that article :cool:

Cardew

The reason for going to EDF Blue was not that it was cheapest, but that it is a fixed price tariff to September 2013.

Also just looking at the kWh price does not give the complete picture. The various discounts for on-line, payment by DD, dual fuel etc can make a big difference.

That is why the comparison websites are useful - as long as you enter in annual kWh consumption.

P.S.

EDF Blue is now no longer available

jalexa

poisondwarf1 wrote: »

I am in the process of switching from Swalec ( as they are hiking their prices by 9% ) to the EDF blue that has been much trumpeted.

When did you initiate the switch and to which Edf Blue tariff? Which current Swalec tariff are you comparing? What is your approximate annual consumption? Is this dual-fuel or electricity only?

Without these answers your post is potentially misleading, something you warn forum members about. So indeed "be careful folks".

molerat

I am changing to EDF Blue and the cheapest SSE group offering is £248 pa dearer.

I ran the figures for my change from E.On through my own spreadsheets as a quick glance at the unit prices made me think twice. My own calculations agreed with the 3 comparison sites. I also input high and low consumption figures and found break even points and it showed that if I have a 25% increase in my gas consumption EDF will cost me more. Many found that SP were the cheapest but it was marginally dearer for me.

The moral being use the comparison sites giving as accurate an annual usage figure as you can and it will give a pretty good personal to your situation quote.