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Massive British Gas bill!

MentalMinnie · 2013-04-10 18:57:52

We moved in to a rented house on 1st March. Meter readings were provided to BG by letting agents a couple of days before hand. We the supplied meter readings on 4th April and we've just had a bill through...£227.39!!!!!! I called them up and queried it, but not much can be done, but I provided a new reading today for the…

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Fire_Fox Posts: 26,026 Forumite

12 April 2013 at 1:29AM

MentalMinnie wrote: »

No, just whilst the heating is timed to be on, it's set to remain at 19. Otherwise the rest of the time it will only come on if the temp in the house drops below 15.

Why? This is a complete waste of money, just set it to frost protect if you don't need the heating on/ are not home. When you are home wear another layer of clothing, use an electric underblanket on your bed, fleecy blanket on your sofa.

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