New Posts For Thread: Gas bill 2K in a year for a one bed flat WTF !!https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtfNpower gotta be kidding me. We have a one bedroom flat with 3 radiators. We both work so even last winter it was only on in the evening and the morning. We have an electric cooker as well.My March to September breakdown was 700 quid and the heating hhairport taxhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541600681#541600681hairport taxThu, 25 Sep 2014 17:49:41 -0500suggest you change energy providers if and when this bill is sorted. also agree with other poster who said as i do and send in your own meter readings.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541600641#541600641suggest you change energy providers if and when this bill is sorted. also agree with other poster who said as i do and send in your own meter readings.Thu, 25 Sep 2014 17:43:03 -0500Live above a hair dressersOh, classic scenario here. You are either reading the wrong meter or they are billing you to the wrong meter (to that of the hair dresses). Either way should be pretty simple to sort out.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541600277#541600277Live above a hair dressersOh, classic scenario here. You are either reading the wrong meter or they are billing you to the wrong meter (to that of the hair dresses). Either way should be pretty simple to sort out.Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:53:49 -0500People have a habit of understating their usage but it does sound a lot, even by N-powers daylight robbery standards. They could well have the wrong MPR number(meter number) and be billing you on someone else's meter nearby. Check your MPR number. Fihttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541600245#541600245People have a habit of understating their usage but it does sound a lot, even by N-powers daylight robbery standards. They could well have the wrong MPR number(meter number) and be billing you on someone else's meter nearby. Check your MPR number. FiThu, 25 Sep 2014 16:49:11 -0500it wouldn't cost me £700 for my whole years electric bill have wondered how much extra it'd cost for a 2 bed house with gas central heating , but surely it can't be too much , I only pay it to the greedy management company for my flat anyway , may ahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541600137#541600137it wouldn't cost me £700 for my whole years electric bill have wondered how much extra it'd cost for a 2 bed house with gas central heating , but surely it can't be too much , I only pay it to the greedy management company for my flat anyway , may aThu, 25 Sep 2014 16:38:45 -0500"And that’s with a mrs that won’t turn fkn lights off!!!!"It's a woman thing, Pawras.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541599967#541599967"And that’s with a mrs that won’t turn fkn lights off!!!!"It's a woman thing, Pawras.Thu, 25 Sep 2014 16:27:08 -0500Years ago my dad got a ridiculously high bill and he contacted the local MP after British Gas would not budge on their estimated bill. Surprise surprise once they were contacted by the MP's office the bill was greatly reduced.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541598119#541598119Years ago my dad got a ridiculously high bill and he contacted the local MP after British Gas would not budge on their estimated bill. Surprise surprise once they were contacted by the MP's office the bill was greatly reduced.Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:03:42 -0500After timing I know but if possible its always best to take your own meter readings to ensure that you're only billed for what you use.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541597103#541597103After timing I know but if possible its always best to take your own meter readings to ensure that you're only billed for what you use.Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:37:47 -0500Give a shout out to Erse. He is the forum gas expert.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541596695#541596695Give a shout out to Erse. He is the forum gas expert.Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:53:12 -0500Pokerdane, I haven't paid a penny yet and im not going to till its sorted.As for any leak, dosnt look like it but still miles out.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30354987/gas-bill-2k-in-a-year-for-a-one-bed-flat-wtf?post_id=541596687#541596687Pokerdane, I haven't paid a penny yet and im not going to till its sorted.As for any leak, dosnt look like it but still miles out.Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:51:23 -0500