help!! gas readings :(

xdebzox

hi

first ever post and looking for any helpful advice, i contacted my gas supplier as my meter is reading over 3000 more than the estimate, they have been most unhelpful as i have asked if someone come out check its ok and told no.

anyone else been in this position im terrified

thanks:eek:

stator

Look back through your bills, when was the last time a real reading was taken?

robotrobo

xdebzox wrote: »

hi

first ever post and looking for any helpful advice, i contacted my gas supplier as my meter is reading over 3000 more than the estimate, they have been most unhelpful as i have asked if someone come out check its ok and told no.

anyone else been in this position im terrified

thanks:eek:

Ask a reliable friend who knows what they are doing to check for you,it looks like a simple reading of the meter mistake, I hope.

xdebzox

i dont think it has been read for 2 years?? im absolutely terrified regarding amount i will owe , how can it be so wrong, the house is unoccupied during day so cant uderstand the high reading considering my neighbour has only used just under 200 units since feb n in al time with heating on for kids??

Robin9

What did it read 2 years ago and what have been paying a month.

On face value you have been underpaying and your supplier is now catching up.

xdebzox

it read under 1000 now nearly 4000, heating only on 3 hrs a day max in winter only

stator

Take meter readings every week and see how they compare to what you have used over the past 2 years. But the meter is probably right, you'll have to work out a payment plan.

hop3y

xdebzox wrote: »

it read under 1000 now nearly 4000, heating only on 3 hrs a day max in winter only

Have you not paid a direct debit for 3 years?

xdebzox

no have paid the bills at the post office as they come through

Robin9

So 3000 units over 2 years would cost about £1800 , average £70 a month . A bit over average - dont forget hot water, baths, showers, cooking?

It's most important to read and give them online every month.

What about your electric readings ?

xdebzox

my electric is pre payment and has cost roughly 600 in last 3 years as i said im hardly ever in due to commitments.