We’ve all been there from time to time – feeling that niggling doubt that suggests you’re not getting as good a deal on your electricity as you might have hoped and wondering if it might be time to change suppliers. Read our guide for some great tips on making the switch. One of the main things you should look at when changing supplier is the comparative prices offered by different companies. This will help you determine what deals are available and if you’re getting a good price.
It also helps to know what kind of deal you want from your supplier. One issue here is the different lengths of contract available and, for example, which one you go for might be determined by how long you’re planning to stay in your current property. Thinking about the kind of service you want from your provider is important. You might consider going for a ‘dual fuel’ deal, where you get gas and electricity from the same company and it can help you make savings.
One key point to consider before making the final decision on which electricity supplier to change to is the reputation of the company and their service. For example, some providers offer what seem like really good deals to tempt people in, but then either hit them with unexpected, additional charges or don’t have good customer service. Going with the cheapest company is not always the best option as they’re not guaranteed to have the good service to match their good prices.
These days, corporate social responsibility – what the company gives back – is considered important, as is the need of consumers to reduce the impact they have on the environment. You should, therefore, also look at the environmental credentials of your chosen supplier to see how much they invest into the electricity network and green energy. This not only helps their long term sustainability but impacts on your service and price, too, so it’s an issue that’s definitely worth looking into for lots of reasons.
One final, really important point to consider when changing electricity supplier is how you will be paying for that electricity. Investigate the payment methods on offer and see which would be best for you. For example, you can save money with some companies if you pay by direct debit. You should also find out what action the company takes if it needs to reclaim any debt and what the penalties are for late payments as this can be a make or break issue for both of you.
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Posted in Energy Saving.Tagged with electricity, energy, energy saving, home improvement, home repair, utility bills.By Mark Walters – February 7, 2011