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Eon threatening to cut off electric soon if money isn't paid
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Interestingly though the annual projection suggests that usage isn't particularly high, so presumably this is something that has only just occurred.
The other questions that occur to me - why has he had a bill for 10 days use? And if the bills are paid in full each month how does he have a debit balance?🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0 -
Perhaps he hasn't paid last months ?
EssexHebridean said:................... And if the bills are paid in full each month how does he have a debit balance?
Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0 -
It says it's paid by DD though?Robin9 said:Perhaps he hasn't paid last months ?
EssexHebridean said:................... And if the bills are paid in full each month how does he have a debit balance?
Although looking again, it appears that they are raising multiple bills for a month. It's not possible to see how long a period the previous -£188.03 covers.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0 -
Perhaps that DD hasn't gone through yet , or the supplier hasn't called it off, or the DD "bounced"
A 10 day bill is suggesting a change of billing date.Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0 -
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Apologies that he was he told us on Friday last week, I now realize that the bill says nothing of the sortstewie_griffin said:Also unless there’s another letter, then the OP should really edit the topic as all he’s had is a bill stating when his variable direct debit will be taken. There’s been no threats to cut him off at all.1 -
Gas heating,.no.immersion heater0
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mrsg1990 said:Gas heating,.no.immersion heaterWhich then begs the question where is 30 kWh per day going ?Are you sure that it is not a case of "can't afford to put the CH on so I'll use this little electric heater", seen that many times.
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It might be worth also asking him to let you have copies of his previous bills so you can get an idea what the use was in previous months.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her0 -
@mrsg1990 I think a gentle chat with Uncle is due - if he's fiercely independent that may be difficult .
Perhaps that debt has generally frightened him and there has been a lot of scare stories.
Check he's getting the £66, had the £150, qualify for the £324 or other benefits; insurance premiums ....................Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill0
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