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AIBU to remind you to read your meters?

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Travis1 · 31/03/2022 09:24

Today is last day before prices go up. So if you don’t have a smart or pre pay meter remember to do readings and submit them today. As late as possible :)

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StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 31/03/2022 11:43

@MurmuratingStarling

Thanks *@ididntevennotice* but what if I just didn't send it in? I send one in early March actually, when I upped my direct debit to the amount they said it would be.

What is the worst that could happen if we didn't send it in?

it means the usage since your last meter reading in early March will be charged at the new April rates.
MurmuratingStarling · 31/03/2022 11:46

@StrychnineInTheSandwiches Oh thanks so much! I won't worry as much now. I only sent the last reading in on 9th March. I got the new prices (the old price plus 50%!) and I took a reading and sent it in, and they sent me a bill which outlined my usage for December to March. So I should only be charged the higher price for an additional 3 weeks.

girlmom21 · 31/03/2022 11:49

@BearFacedCheekGrylls

EDF say they were doing maintenance on their site
there's apparently a number you can call and give them via an automated service. I don't know what the number is but a quick Google will find it for you.
crabbitmaw · 31/03/2022 11:49

EDF website and chat function is very conveniently "down for maintenance". Coincidence? I doubt it.

Fedupbuyer · 31/03/2022 11:50

Can’t get on eon next!

girlmom21 · 31/03/2022 11:50

@MurmuratingStarling

Thanks *@ididntevennotice* but what if I just didn't send it in? I send one in early March actually, when I upped my direct debit to the amount they said it would be.

What is the worst that could happen if we didn't send it in?

If you're on a variable tariff they'll just average your usage over the two months your bill covers so you might pay an April rate for energy you used in March
MurmuratingStarling · 31/03/2022 11:52

@crabbitmaw

EDF website and chat function is very conveniently "down for maintenance". Coincidence? I doubt it.
Yeah everything is down!!! I can't access even OLD meter readings. Hmm

Fucking annoying and bloody STUPID that they have told EVERYONE in the COUNTRY to submit a reading on the SAME DAY!!! Hmm

As I said though, I only sent a reading in 3 weeks ago, so hopefully I won't be affected much if I can't get one in today. Stupid system!

I wonder how many people have not sent a reading in for 6, 7, 8 months or more?!! THAT would be a reason to worry.

MurmuratingStarling · 31/03/2022 11:53

Thanks @girlmom21 !!!

girlmom21 · 31/03/2022 11:54

Fucking annoying and bloody STUPID that they have told EVERYONE in the COUNTRY to submit a reading on the SAME DAY!!!

Most energy companies don't want you to. It's Martin Lewis telling everyone to do it so you don't get overcharged with the massive price hikes

MurmuratingStarling · 31/03/2022 11:57

@girlmom21

Fucking annoying and bloody STUPID that they have told EVERYONE in the COUNTRY to submit a reading on the SAME DAY!!!

Most energy companies don't want you to. It's Martin Lewis telling everyone to do it so you don't get overcharged with the massive price hikes

Oh yes of course... Blush

Still, pretty crazy to tell everyone to do it on the same day. What a nightmare. I STILL can't get in.

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 31/03/2022 11:58

Bulb's website is accessible. But I've currently got the washing machine on so will wait until this evening.

kannet · 31/03/2022 12:04

It's so annoying as I need to contact British Gas about something else altogether and can't get through.

MurmuratingStarling · 31/03/2022 12:05

@StrychnineInTheSandwiches

Bulb's website is accessible. But I've currently got the washing machine on so will wait until this evening.
I would do it now if I were you.
BearFacedCheekGrylls · 31/03/2022 12:09

Sorry if this is a repeat but EDF have tweeted you can take a picture of readings and then add them later.

ididntevennotice · 31/03/2022 12:09

Fucking annoying and bloody STUPID that they have told EVERYONE in the COUNTRY to submit a reading on the SAME DAY!!!

They haven't.

MurmuratingStarling · 31/03/2022 12:10

@BearFacedCheekGrylls

Sorry if this is a repeat but EDF have tweeted you can take a picture of readings and then add them later.
Thank you! That's if we can get through on the website later!
BarbaraofSeville · 31/03/2022 12:10

@MurmuratingStarling

What if I DON'T send a meter reading today? Does it matter? Coz I can't do it.
Doesn't matter at all.

Quite bizarre really. Millions of people who have never before cared about what energy tariff they're on, accurate billing or saving energy are losing their minds because the price is going up.

Yes it's a good idea to take a reading today. But if you can't submit it today, send it tomorrow, or at the weekend, or whenever. It might make a few pence difference to your energy bills but its a small price to pay to avoid spending the entire day trying you get onto the same website as millions of others.

BarbaraofSeville · 31/03/2022 12:11

@StrychnineInTheSandwiches

Bulb's website is accessible. But I've currently got the washing machine on so will wait until this evening.
????? Confused
MurmuratingStarling · 31/03/2022 12:11

Thanks @BarbaraofSeville Smile

StrychnineInTheSandwiches · 31/03/2022 12:13

Camomile tea for Babs.

Cameliah · 31/03/2022 12:34

I’ve been trying unsuccessfully to login to EON for hours. Ridiculous 😡

traintraveller · 31/03/2022 12:48

British gas site is down so I have submitted my readings by text message instead.

YanTanTetheraPetheraPimp · 31/03/2022 13:10

SO Energy isn’t accessible either to submit readings ☹️
I have taken photos so hopefully that will suffice?

ididntevennotice · 31/03/2022 13:13

@Cameliah

I’ve been trying unsuccessfully to login to EON for hours. Ridiculous 😡

It's not compulsory. Take photos and get on with your day.

AndrewPreview · 31/03/2022 13:16

I've taken a photo of mine (even though it's a smart meter).

British Gas is all over the place right now, the app hasn't worked properly for the last couple of months so I don't rate their chances at getting this right. Can't log in as the website's down so at least I have proof.