Extremely high energy bills for 1bed flat - Looking for advice

ElenaGeorgieva

tim_p said:

What was the meter reading you gave to SSE in 2018, what was the reading when you changed supplier 9 months ago and what is the meter reading now.

I would have to check this information as I don't have it to hand.

Robin9

Elena  - what is your heating? Storage rads/ panel heater/underfloor/electric boiler with wet rads ?
£90 a month is typical so where does the £400 a year come from.

Gerry1

ElenaGeorgieva said:

Gerry1 said:

That's why they use GAS !  Yes, they probably use more energy, but they can buy it four or five times cheaper.

I was on a fixed tariff and specifically asked is it will be cheaper or more expensive so the energy companies told me it will be cheaper.

I have a very nice bridge across the Thames that I can sell you....

...to mis-quote Mandy Rice-Davies, 'Well they would, wouldn't they?

ElenaGeorgieva

Robin9 said:

Elena  - what is your heating? Storage rads/ panel heater/underfloor/electric boiler with wet rads ?
£90 a month is typical so where does the £400 a year come from.

I had Dimplex Contrast Convector heaters which were replaced 2 weeks ago by storage heaters. I paid SSE £40 a month through direct debit for 12 months after which, they started charging me £87 per month for 3 months before I changed to the new supplier. On top of this, I am asked to pay £2,000+ difference.

tim_p

ElenaGeorgieva said:

tim_p said:

What was the meter reading you gave to SSE in 2018, what was the reading when you changed supplier 9 months ago and what is the meter reading now.

I would have to check this information as I don't have it to hand.

If you can find it for us, it will help, please post those readings and also let us know the actual tariff you were on with the suppliers.

ElenaGeorgieva

Gerry1 said:

ElenaGeorgieva said:

Gerry1 said:

That's why they use GAS !  Yes, they probably use more energy, but they can buy it four or five times cheaper.

I was on a fixed tariff and specifically asked is it will be cheaper or more expensive so the energy companies told me it will be cheaper.

I have a very nice bridge across the Thames that I can sell you....

...to mis-quote Mandy Rice-Davies, 'Well they would, wouldn't they?

Thank you for this Gerry but I don't think there is a need for you to be disrespectful, mocking me, or to show how more superior you are than me when it comes to energy bills. I've asked for advice and if you aren't able to give one, maybe you shouldn't comment.

Robin9

ElenaGeorgieva said:

Robin9 said:

Elena  - what is your heating? Storage rads/ panel heater/underfloor/electric boiler with wet rads ?
£90 a month is typical so where does the £400 a year come from.

I had Dimplex Contrast Convector heaters which were replaced 2 weeks ago by storage heaters. I paid SSE £40 a month through direct debit for 12 months after which, they started charging me £87 per month for 3 months before I changed to the new supplier. On top of this, I am asked to pay £2,000+ difference.

That explains it  - the storage rads will be better providing they have been wired to make benefit of E7 (you have changed to E7 haven't you?)

Gerry1

Well, the convector heaters will certainly give you high bills.  What type of storage heater do you have?  If it isn't well insulated and fan assisted (e.g.Quantum) it will be hot overnight and during the day, and cool by the time you get back in the evening.  The simple storage heaters are only suitable for the retired and unemployed.

Have you switched to E7 and are the storage heaters switched by the meter?  If not, the bills will be even higher because the E7 daytime rates are even higher than single rate.  Similarly, is the immersion heater on the E7 switched supply?

Sorry to lecture so much, but I fear you may be doing everything wrong...

ElenaGeorgieva

Robin9 said:

ElenaGeorgieva said:

Robin9 said:

Elena  - what is your heating? Storage rads/ panel heater/underfloor/electric boiler with wet rads ?
£90 a month is typical so where does the £400 a year come from.

I had Dimplex Contrast Convector heaters which were replaced 2 weeks ago by storage heaters. I paid SSE £40 a month through direct debit for 12 months after which, they started charging me £87 per month for 3 months before I changed to the new supplier. On top of this, I am asked to pay £2,000+ difference.

That explains it  - the storage rads will be better providing they have been wired to make benefit of E7 (you have changed to E7 haven't you?)

I am waiting on a dual tariff meter to be installed for E7

Gerry1

ElenaGeorgieva said:

Robin9 said:

ElenaGeorgieva said:

Robin9 said:

Elena  - what is your heating? Storage rads/ panel heater/underfloor/electric boiler with wet rads ?
£90 a month is typical so where does the £400 a year come from.

I had Dimplex Contrast Convector heaters which were replaced 2 weeks ago by storage heaters. I paid SSE £40 a month through direct debit for 12 months after which, they started charging me £87 per month for 3 months before I changed to the new supplier. On top of this, I am asked to pay £2,000+ difference.

That explains it  - the storage rads will be better providing they have been wired to make benefit of E7 (you have changed to E7 haven't you?)

I am waiting on a dual tariff meter to be installed for E7

No good without the associated wiring changes.  Bankruptcy beckons.