Gas Meter check via Co-op Energy

mrbobuk

Hi folks

I recently approached my energy supplier, Co-op Energy (whom I have for dual fuel) to ask if I could have my gas meter check. My gas has been around £160 per month (just gas) during the winter months and electricity a modest £50 per month every month. I consider £160 a month very high for a 3 bedroom detached cottage which is insulated with loft insulation, has double glazing etc. We also put the heating on for around 6 hours a day (which only comes on at a certain time and at a certain temperature - the radiators all have thermostatic valves etc) and the boiler is a Worcester Bosch Greenstar combi and is serviced every single year. I was on the March 2017 Dual Fuel Co-op Energy tariff. It was high with eDF before them and this is why I want the gas meter checked. The gas meter was fitted in 1991 and is and old fashioned circular dial imperial one.

I called Co-op Energy a couple of weeks back and asked if I could have a gas meter check (I said I know there could be a charge if there is no fault with the meter which I am prepared to pay considering the high charges on gas each month). I believe you can request this if you think your gas meter is 'pacing'? Co-op Energy stated that I could put a request in to get my meter checked but if it was refused (by them I assume), I would have no further recourse to get the meter checked by anyway else and that would be the end of the road for this request? Is this true?

Any help appreciated everyone. I just think £160 per month is a lot. My energy bill with electricity some months, is as high as £210.

Thanks

ladymarmalade222

Hi

We moved into a new property last year which is attached at one side and gable end at the other. We were in a mid terrace previously.

Our gas useage is £80-90 per month and that is being frugal. It is a 2 year old boiler, well insulated loft etc.

I also fitted a nest thermostat so I control my heating well. Water is also only heated when we need via the nest. The house is always cold. My nest is showing we use around 2- 3.5 hours per day heating the house so I can quite believe your gas bills if you have it on 6 hours per day.

My last house was around £30-40 per month gas so a big jump.

With yours being detached and an older property this just might be what your house needs to heat up in the winter. I sympathise as I have been trying everything to reduce our bills since we moved in.

I even check the nest app when Im out to check my OH is not basking in 23 degree central heating. If he is I turn it down. He calls me the heating police

Good luck

System

What is the gas volume to kWh calculation? It will be shown on your bill.