Modern quantum storage heaters

bsms1147

tubzy2001 wrote: »

Actually not being on a new tarrif is Co Ops fault. I pay £85 a month and if I switched to a new tarrif it would go up by £50 a month. Sales cannot keep it at £85 so waiting for complaints team to sort.
You always assume I’m at fault when you don’t know that facts.
And how do I sort out timing and circuit switching ?

But £85 a month is not covering your usage.

Gerry1

tubzy2001 wrote: »

Yes will check my account. What facts do you need to know?

Just go back and re-read this thread (and your 2017 one for that matter).

I'm not in the blame game, but if you don't even check which tariff you're on and what the setup is, or get someone to help you do that, it will all end in tears. There's plenty of help available, but it won't happen by magic, you need to play ball.

Send monthly readings if you are able to do so, or get the meter reader to call quarterly, and watch out for peak time usage by the storage heaters, tumble dryer etc outside of the E7 cheap rate time (which you probably also need to check by calling 105).

tubzy2001

Gerry1 wrote: »

One fact is that if your fixed tariff has ended then, by definition, you are already on a new tariff ! ! It's probably costing an arm and a leg. Check your online account and find out what it is, or call them.

You haven't told the other facts us so we can't help you... no good telling the doctor you're ill but refusing to say where it hurts.

Timing and circuit switching: see whether someone can do a check via the Priority Service Register. At least you'll have someone to read the meter every three months and they may well be able to check whether you're on E10 timings and switchings. You might even find that it's Houbara !

If not, check whether your HA, Citizens Advice, Age UK or similar can suggest someone, perhaps a volunteer or an inexpensive 'Sparks'. You simply MUST be aware of your exact tariff and whether you have problems such as an E7 but hardware that's switching at E10 times.

Thanks I will look into it

tubzy2001

Gerry1 wrote: »

Just go back and re-read this thread (and your 2017 one for that matter).

I'm not in the blame game, but if you don't even check which tariff you're on and what the setup is, or get someone to help you do that, it will all end in tears. There's plenty of help available, but it won't happen by magic, you need to play ball.

Send monthly readings if you are able to do so, or get the meter reader to call quarterly, and watch out for peak time usage by the storage heaters, tumble dryer etc outside of the E7 cheap rate time (which you probably also need to check by calling 105).

Monthly meter readings didn’t work. Any other co op !!!! up. I ring every 3 months with rate 1 and rate 2 readings and always have done

Robin9

tubzy2001 wrote: »

Monthly meter readings didn’t work. Any other co op !!!! up. I ring every 3 months with rate 1 and rate 2 readings and always have done

There's nothing stopping you keeping your own readings - monthly, weekly or daily for that matter. Set up a simple spreadsheet and do your own calculations.

There's also no point in trying to dig your heels in and say I only want to pay £85 a month when the true cost is £50 more. Not forgetting you owe £1200.

Don't be surprised if Coop want to instal a prepay and then you will be topping up with £10 a day.

tubzy2001

Robin9 wrote: »

There's nothing stopping you keeping your own readings - monthly, weekly or daily for that matter. Set up a simple spreadsheet and do your own calculations.

There's also no point in trying to dig your heels in and say I only want to pay £85 a month when the true cost is £50 more. Not forgetting you owe £1200.

Don't be surprised if Coop want to instal a prepay and then you will be topping up with £10 a day.

So what are people supposed to do if they can’t afford it? Not very helpful replies here

Robin9

When you can't afford something - there are two options


1) Look to other means of increasing your income - does your HA permit you letting out the second bedroom.

2) Reduce your costs - as I have suggested wear another layer of clothes


I suspect we will hear from you again in 12 months time when your situation will only have got worse.

tubzy2001

Robin9 wrote: »

When you can't afford something - there are two options


1) Look to other means of increasing your income - does your HA permit you letting out the second bedroom.

2) Reduce your costs - as I have suggested wear another layer of clothes


I suspect we will hear from you again in 12 months time when your situation will only have got worse.

No you will not hear from me again. Bye bye