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Meter Read Tomorrow - Over Estimation

AaronDH
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Hello,

In Jan-Feb I had to run a heater full time in my garage. As a result my meter read and bill end of Feb was really high. 

I’ve just been billed with an estimated read. Due to the high usage, the estimate is a good bit over the actual meter reading. 

Do I submit the correct reading now per the advice or wait until after the cap goes up. 

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  • razord
    razord Posts: 566
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    Sounds like it would be in your benefit to wait a few months until you give another reading...
  • Mobtr
    Mobtr Posts: 672
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    When you give your next reading, chances are your account will be reversed back to the last correct read so you may gain a few units but if you were still running the heater after the last read, you may lose a few. Take a photo of the meter just in case 
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