Thinking of switching your electricity supplier
Posted on February 8, 2010 – 6:52 pm by dhiggins80@googlemail.com
More British energy consumers are choosing to switch their electricity supplies than ever before. The internet, along with government legislation, has made it easy for consumers to find the information they need to switch between suppliers and save money on electricity bills.
Electricity companies now have to fight harder to win your business, so new customers are treated to excellent customer care and sometimes special tariffs, discounts or gifts like energy saving lightbulbs. Switching will let you take advantage of these welcome packages, as well as reducing your overall electricity costs.
1. To look for the best tariffs and offers it is simplest to use the worldwide web. You can compare energy tariffs speedily and efficiently online and can quickly get in touch with any of the suppliers should you have any queries.
2. Those looking to cut their electricity bills can also save by switching the type of account they have. A dual fuel account, whereby you receive both your gas and electricity from the same company, will reduce your rates, and switching to a direct debit bill payment system will save you a few extra pounds each month.
3. When you have compared suppliers and chosen the best deal for you, apply at the supplier website or phone them to apply for an account. You should also let your current provider know of the switch. Your new supplier will complete the whole switchover on your behalf.
4.On the day of the switchover, it helps to take an electricity reading from your electric meter. You can then use this to make sure that the final bill from your old supplier is correct, and the first bill from your new supplier is correct.
5.You should ensure that you are being billed for the right electricity meter by your new electricity company by jotting down the serial number of your meter to check it against your new bill. All of your outstanding bills to your previous suppler should be paid before the process starts, as unpaid bills can hold up the process.
After you have signed up, you should expect to wait around 4 to 6 weeks for the whole changeover to be brought into place. You will receive confirmation of your changeover date and confirmation as to when the process has been completed and you will then receive a final bill from your previous supplier.
British Gas are also one of the leading electric companies. Find out how much you could save by switching your electricity supplier today.
