Am i paying too much for my energy?

gunner786

Robin9 said:

Even from the last two readings in 7 days
 - elec is 4900 kWh  - very high compared with the average 3000 kWh
- gas is 18 x 11.2 =  10500 kWh - and its not even the heating season.

Just what are you using ?

Could a faulty diverter valve be causing this much gas use? 1-2 radiators are always randomly on in the house even though heating will be off..

frederick1950

If the diverter valve was sticking all your radiators would heat up to some extent not  just one or two ! 

GunJack

I'd say 4900kWh a year electric isn't that high for a house that size, it's around what we use-ish. Higher than average, yes, but not excessive. 

Talldave

You're being ripped off. 4800kWh electricity here, £50 a month. 43,000kWh gas, £90 a month.

gunner786

frederick1950 said:

If the diverter valve was sticking all your radiators would heat up to some extent not  just one or two ! 

They all take turns lol

gunner786

Hi guys an update. 
My direct debit gone up to £110+ on both gas and leccy now. 
Are there any cheaper alternatuves and am i able to switch now without paying a fee or shall i wait till next month? Just got these 2 bills to show and my 2 readings today and due to the covid situation my smart meter is now getting installed on 22nd december. My plan ends 28 feb 21

gunner786

From 7th october till today 923 units elec aversge of 16kwh per day.

Gas is 421 kwh averaging 7.8 per day

Gerry1

gunner786 said:

Gas is 421 kwh averaging 7.8 per day

Unlikely, once again you seem to be referring to cubic metres not kWh.  You should always compare using annual kWh usage derived from actual meter readings, never estimates.

gunner786

From the bg app

Gerry1

If those figures are accurate then you're using twice and much gas and twice as much electricity compared to the national average.  Your tariff is also uncompetitive, hardly surprising when it's British Gas.

Make sure you're not using an electric shower, that the immersion heaters are permanently switched off, and that you're not using any electric heaters.

Find actual meter readings a year apart, then start comparing using Citizens Advice and 'Switch with Which?'.  Once again, make sure you're not still confusing gas cubic metres (m3) with kWh, and check whether separate suppliers are cheaper.

Your loft conversion could be a culprit if it's not well insulated.