Electricity meters

[mrswhite]

Is there an age limit on electricity meters? My electricity usage appears to have saored recently even though I am sure I am actually using less. I know I can have a check meter fitted for �80, but my meter is now 10 years old. could this have anything to do with it?

[Ethel]

My meters are at least 30 years old, so it is doubtful.

Can you compare your bills from 12 months ago to prove you are using more?

[Postdog]

The easy answer is contact your supplier and express your concerns. Bear in mind tho that prices have gone up, so it could be genuine. I have fitted out all my lighting with low energy bulbs, which are cheap to run, but I am having to pay more.

[LAW_DROP-OUT]

three years ago , in the summer month , i was using about 9-10 pounds per week , on the electricty meter ..and i was hardly there , at the 1 bedroom flat , they are simply there to m ake money , utility companies ,.... depending on size of house/flat ....... a guideline is �10 - �18 per week ... for electricity ,,..in hte flat that i was using there was no gas ....

[pink-kittens]

Don't change to a meter - it will certainly cost you much more. In fact it can cost up to �280 per year more than paying for it by DD.

You could ask to have your meter checked but prices did rise at the end of April and by quite a substantial amount