High Electric Bills/heaper Utilities Provider

[smurfchops]

Any hints and tips on how to keep my electricity bills lower? I had a friend who used to switch on her washing machine at night and said it was a cheaper rate - is this still possible? Thanks !! By the way I have just switched over to direct debit. Also any tips on the best gas and electricity provider?

[tgon]

I've allways used www.which.co.uk/switch to compare. It helped me reduce my gas and electric bills and l regularly check up to make sure its still the best advice. Its recommended by the Consumers Association.

Good luck and happy swapping!

[Carol Anne]

If you have electric central heating, then any power you use in the house during the 'off peak' period is charged at a far lower price per unit, meaning it is indeed very much cheaper to use your washer and dryer at night. I had gas heating installed last year and took out all my old storage heaters but I still have the dual tariff meter that they ran from so still enjoy relatively low electricity bills.