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npower bill

Hi folks new to the forum

Ive just recieved my 3 month gas bill with npower, we moved into the property 3 mths ago.

Well we only pay about 10pounds a week for the electric with npower where most of our energy comes from, heating, power all electric.

But we have a gas cooker and we didnt get the cooker until feb, so the bill would be for 2 months usage with the cooker.

But the bill is for £283, theres is only 2 of us so the cooker isnt used that much.

reading start was 6829 to 7125

this cant be right can it?

Comments

  • First thing to check is whether the reading is an estimate.

    If it is accurate, then you could just make a note of the reading before and after using the cooker (okay its a bit of hassle), but you'll then soon understand why you have the readings you do.
  • also worth checking they are billing you in the correct units for your gas meter (some are metric, some are imperial I believe)

    HTH

    MP
    :confused: I have a poll / discussion on Economy 7 / 10 off-peak usage (as a % or total) and ways to improve it but I'm not allowed to link to it so have a look on the gas/elec forum if you would like to vote or discuss.:cool:
  • Sandy_Beech
    Sandy_Beech Posts: 191 Forumite
    Similar situation, to me... In a way!!! I am paying 11pm... Just got a letter today saying going to increase it to are you waitng yes £78pm....

    They always over estimate!!!!!!!! I have called them i told them i am only going t pay 35pm... They said okay, i asked how they arrived at that figure and guess what they estimated it.....

    Please double check everthing.. On the other hand i have both gas and elec with them and have just recieved £80 credit by paying direct debit last yr..

    Just keep them on their toes!

    me
    ..........................
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