SSE letter about Meter Change Scam???

MenInBlack

I recently received a letter about a meter change from SSE. The letter informed me that the warranty of my current electricity meter has expired and that they will fit a new one free of charge.

Maybe I am being skeptical I don't know, the letter has randomly arrived through my letter box. I did call them up and spoke to a man who said that they are sending out letters and it will be a simple job. I am not convinced and it could be a scam. What do you guys think?

Robin9

routine meter change - no issue

Nada666

Have you lived in the same property for more than forty years and been with the same supplier? If not how do you know it is a random arrival rather than a regular periodic one?

torbrex

Are you supplied by SSE?

alleycat`

This bit bothers me:

"warranty of my current electricity meter has expired".

I've never heard a utility company use that sort of phrase and i wouldn't expect them to either.

silverwhistle

Terminology is to talk about 'meter recertification' and when I worked in that area many years ago different types had different periods - 15 or 20 years was common.

Look at the id plate on the meter - what does it say? If the meter was manufactured or recertified around 15/20 years ago the likelihood is that it does need replacing. The programme normally happens the year before the certification expires as it is often difficult to get access... ;-)

[Deleted User]

Why is it a scam ? what benefit is it to them to spend money fitting new meters. its explained fully.All meters get changed , usually on a 25 year basis.

MenInBlack

alleycat` wrote: »

This bit bothers me:

"warranty of my current electricity meter has expired".

I've never heard a utility company use that sort of phrase and i wouldn't expect them to either.

I thought it was just me but that is what he said. I will call up my energy supplier.

Thanks for your replies.