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£3000 in arrears with Utility Warehouse

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  • NigeWick
    NigeWick Posts: 2,740 Forumite
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    Andy_WSM wrote: »
    Not reading the meter that's installed in your own home at least monthly is crazier! Bonkers actually.
    Agreed. It's the only way to keep tabs on usage, and, keeping records will provide evidence if there are any queries.
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  • societys_child
    societys_child Posts: 7,110 Forumite
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    edited 15 October 2013 at 10:25AM
    gem1978 wrote: »
    I'm currently fighting them and being treated appallingly. Currently offered over 10% off the arrears and to pay it back over 3 years - lighting for a better deal as that is still too much!
    So you've got a 10% reduction and free extended credit.
    You've used it, why do you think you shouldn't have to pay for it?
  • davidgmmafan
    davidgmmafan Posts: 1,459 Forumite
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    I don't think this issue is unique to UW (though I did chuckle a little and wonder why a company people praise so much had such a thread.

    Whilst I agree people should read the meters the fact is they don't, and yes I know a lot of people struggle to pay these shock bills, but some cannot.

    It is amazing to me that suppliers are willing to allow people to build up these sort of debts. I wish bar tabs operated in the same way...

    Seriously though it is a massive risk to their business.
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