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Are my meter readings normal?

SamJohnson97 · 2022-08-31 15:28:49

Hello, In July, I moved into my first mortgaged home. I now pay energy on direct debit, before this I was on a prepayment meter. I’m pretty clueless about energy and meter readings and what is classed as high or average usage. The property is a 4 bedroom semi detached with two occupants. The current electricity meter…

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Robin9 Posts: 13,035 Forumite

31 August 2022 at 4:49PM

SamJohnson97 said:

Krakkkers said:

That depends what the meters read before you moved in.

When we moved in on 01/07/22 the meter readings were 11377 for electricity and 13981 for gas

It's the end of the month and a good time to give those readings to your supplier

Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
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