Ridiculously high gas/electric bills- problem with meter?

Lalala_3

Hope someone can offer opinions on my situation.
When we moved into our 3 bed detached house 6 years ago, we switched from the existing supplier to a more competitive one. Took the gas and electricity from the same source to maximise saving. (Moneysavers even then ) We were paying about £100 a month for the two combined, quite high we thought but it was an oldish house with no double glazing/insulation etc and we were confident it could be reduced.

It has gradually crept up though to a whopping £226 for the two combined. We both work all day, so there isn't anyone around for a good 10 hours to contribute to this level of bill, and gas is by far the highest (about 85% of the cost.)

I just don't see how it could be this high. We're not frugal with the heating but neither are we wasteful, eg only 1.5 hours in the morning and 5 in the evening during winter (or is this a lot? Maybe it's excessive and yet another jumper would be more sensible)

Occasionally we've had it on all night when it's been really cold.

Does anyone know how I'd go about getting the meter checked?

Thanks in advance

Cardew

I assume you suspect the gas meter? as this is 85% of your bills.

It is almost impossible for your gas meter to read fast as it, essentially, consists of a vane that is rotated by the gas.

You can have it checked, but if there is no fault it will be at your expense. (I believe £60-£70 is about the going rate) Contact your supplier.

Are you sure that the £226 is not to pay off some of the accumulated debt?

Over the past 6 years there have been huge increases in gas/electricity prices and a poorly insulated old detached house is a certainty for large heating bills.

Is there any way you can compare the consumption in kWh currently with your previous consumption? If you haven't got the bills, ask your current supplier as you have been with them for 6 years. That will give you an indication if your consumption has increased.