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Changing tariff with new electric heating
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We are all-electric (no gas supply at all) and currently heat the house using old-style storage heaters. We are planning to change to new electric heaters, which also means changing from Economy 7 to a regular tariff, as the new-style heaters have thermostats and turn on and off throughout the day.
My questions are:
1. Will we need a new meter (I'm getting mixed messages about this)?
2. Any insights as to how we choose a supplier and tariff when we can't predict our electricity usage?
Thanks, Penny.
My questions are:
1. Will we need a new meter (I'm getting mixed messages about this)?
2. Any insights as to how we choose a supplier and tariff when we can't predict our electricity usage?
Thanks, Penny.
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................We are planning to change to new electric heaters, which also means changing from Economy 7 to a regular tariff, as the new-style heaters have thermostats and turn on and off throughout the day. ................
Don't do it. Unless these are panel heaters from Argos they will cost a fortune and your running costs will go through the roofNever pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0 -
Why would you switch away from E7, when your heaters will still probably use a decent chunk of energy at night (when it's coldest as well)?
Some suppliers apparently cannot cope with non-E7 customers having E7 meters, but many do. Check with the supplier you're thinking of using.0 -
Welcome to the forum.
Important matters first! have you bought your new heaters yet?
As indicated above, you must bear in mind that a £10 fan heater from Argos is 100% efficient and will produce EXACTLY the same amount of heat for the same cost as ANY other electrical heater. That includes heaters filled/coated with any substance known to man and costing £thousands.0
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