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kb1956
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I will soon be moving into a new property (privately owned) that has a smart meter. I do not want it so how do I go about having it removed and changed to a conventional meter? TIA
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  • TadleyBaggie
    TadleyBaggie Posts: 6,641 Forumite
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    What’s your problem with having a smart meter?
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 119,734 Forumite
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    kb1956 said:
    I will soon be moving into a new property (privately owned) that has a smart meter. I do not want it so how do I go about having it removed and changed to a conventional meter? TIA
    a) you cannot.
    b) why on earth would you not want a smart meter?
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • BarelySentientAI
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    kb1956 said:
    changed to a conventional meter?
    More than 50% of domestic meters are now smart meters - doesn't that in essence make them the 'conventional' meter?
  • Robin9
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    PS @kb1956  Just as a reminder - when you move in read the meter and ring the existing supplier.  If you want to change supplier you are then free to do so.

    As many others do read that meter regularly and keep your own records. Read those bills when you get them.
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • pennyfarthing66
    pennyfarthing66 Posts: 27 Forumite
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    It might be worth checking this article out:

    Once in place you can't have a smart meter taken out but you could request that the meter is put into 'dumb mode'.

  • Ayr_Rage
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    You cannot get the supplier to change THEIR meter.


  • kb1956
    kb1956 Posts: 41 Forumite
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    TadleyBaggie said:
    What’s your problem with having a smart meter?
    Personal choice 

  • kb1956
    kb1956 Posts: 41 Forumite
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    BarelySentientAI said:
    kb1956 said:
    changed to a conventional meter?
    More than 50% of domestic meters are now smart meters - doesn't that in essence make them the 'conventional' meter?
    Thanks for correcting my wording 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️
  • GingerTim
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    edited 27 May 2024 at 11:54AM
    pennyfarthing66 said:
    It might be worth checking this article out:

    Once in place you can't have a smart meter taken out but you could request that the meter is put into 'dumb mode'.

    All 'dumb mode' means is that the energy company won't use the smart readings for billing, it still communicates.
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