which electricity supplier is recommended?

Kim_Possible

Who is the best all round supplier for electricity?
I am moving into a new house, I have no idea who the current owners get their electric from.
First time buyer so no previous bills, no switching etc.
Thanks

ChrisNI

This would be a good place to start

http://www.consumercouncil.org.uk/filestore/documents/Electricity_Price_Comparison_Table.pdf

bingobangobongo

Folks - moved into a new house and need to sign up to electricity supplier. Not sure who the previous owners were with.

In our last house we had keypad, but not in this one. Would probably prefer keypad, Can it be installed for free?

Who can do this and who is the best supplier for key pad customers?

If I can't get a keypad, then who should I turn to for monthly direct debit...

Thanks

Old_Git

NIE put in the key pad meters .It should be done for free .
Any provider NI power ,budget ect can arrange this for you ,or you can contact NIE and then pick your provider .

The only thing I would say on keypad is how do you intend to top up .
If its over the phone or internet fine if its in a shop check the local shop does your provider .

http://www.consumercouncil.org.uk/energy/electricity/

bingobangobongo

Thanks it would be done online.

Where can you put the meter? Not in the garage surely?We have toilet under the stairs so maybe there?

Old_Git

bingobangobongo wrote: »

Thanks it would be done online.

Where can you put the meter? Not in the garage surely?We have toilet under the stairs so maybe there?

where ever your meter is a present thats where the keypad will be .Mine is outside.

bingobangobongo

In the attached garage then! So how do you know when it's running low, you wouldn't hear it outside or in garage?

Old_Git

bingobangobongo wrote: »

In the attached garage then! So how do you know when it's running low, you wouldn't hear it outside or in garage?

you may well hear it .I know I do and mine is in the gable wall outside .Nothing to stop YOU drilling a hole in the wall and putting the keypad inside if its near the house wall but NIE wont do it for you .

bingobangobongo

Thanks for help. Is a keypad generally preferred?

Old_Git

bingobangobongo wrote: »

Thanks for help. Is a keypad generally preferred?

it really is a matter of choice . I moved house last year and I used keypad for the first time ,I wouldn't go back to the direct debit system .With keypad it is easier to keep check of your useage and no surprise bills.

tommie

Old_Git wrote: »

it really is a matter of choice . I moved house last year and I used keypad for the first time ,I wouldn't go back to the direct debit system .With keypad it is easier to keep check of your useage and no surprise bills.

True,

NIE will put it in for free, then go with the lowest tariff, i went with SSE.
A few seconds to top up online.