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2 Aug 22, 08:42 AM |
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I always used to send readings every month but EDF didn't want them and would only generate a bill if I then asked. I still do send them in more than they ask but I always have to then message them to get a bill.
Our fix has just ended. Our direct debit has gone up this month from £128 to £207 but no idea what it will need to go up to in October. We're 2 adults and a 17 year old.
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2 Aug 22, 08:53 AM |
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Very Serious Dibber
Join Date: Oct 03
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I send monthly readings, but even if they were not required by my supplier I would still do it and keep my own record of it.
When the last price increase occurred, my current supplier estimated my annual usage and based my revised DD on that. Needless to say, they had over estimated- I managed to get my DD revised by sending them the actual usage. |
2 Aug 22, 09:07 AM |
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Old people on state pension are going to find this winter savage
I’m dreading it I’ve four kids with desk top computers constantly on phones charging alexa on constantly And I was 3 times a day every day Throw in the dryer x 3 daily in the winter It’s gonna be a lean winter ! |
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2 Aug 22, 09:35 AM |
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Relaxing at the Grand Floridian
Join Date: Jun 17
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Does leaving things switched on but not in use, actually use any electric at all ? My kettle/toaster/microwave for example are always switched on, but unless being used does this use any or much power. I’m typing that thinking, what a stupid question 😳
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2 Aug 22, 09:47 AM |
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A heated airer is cheaper to run than a dryer but still not cheap at approx. 15p an hour come october, so around £1.50 overnight. Using it 100 nights a year will add £150 to your bill.
I have a 20w dehumidifier I use in my spare room when I have washing on an airer to stop damp - I put the airer next to the radiator and have the window on vent, it will cost about 20p to have it on overnight, so markedly cheaper than the heated airer. You obviously need room for either though. A tumble dryer will cost almost £3 an hour come october! So 5 loads = £15 a week x 26 weeks of the year , that’s nearly £400 on top of everything else. |
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2 Aug 22, 09:52 AM |
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Leaving things plugged in will only use a tiny amount of power, things on standby like a TV will cost about £15 a year extra, presumably things like games consoles are the same so if you had say 10 things on standby or charging that’s potentially £10-£15 a month wasted.
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2 Aug 22, 09:55 AM |
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I always leave mine on too I think it only costs pennies
I’m definitely going to cut down on my tumble drying in the winter as that is a huge expense, I’ll still use it, just maybe half the time 🤷💰💰 |
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2 Aug 22, 10:00 AM |
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2 Aug 22, 10:08 AM |
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My parents are elderly, my mum just been diagnosed with dementia, went to see her the other morning and the gas fire was on full blast. I am worried that they will just use everything without thinking about it. The bills will be horrendous, They do qualify for the government help so that’s good, but they do things like leave oven on, not close the fridge properly, leave the living room door open, with the fire on as well as heating, so all the heat goes into the hallway.
Atm the heating is still on with the all the radiators off except the bathroom ( to dry towels). I keep telling them about the massive price increases, but they don’t seem to understand.(head in the sand) I think a lot of people will be the same until they get the massive bills. |
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2 Aug 22, 10:16 AM |
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slightly serious Dibber
Join Date: Nov 19
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If you think things are bad now, wait until next year! The pathetic £400 of government 'help' is spread out over 6 months and then that will be it. After this finishes you will see bills that could top £5,000 a year. Enjoy!
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