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| | Do I need new Pipes? | | |
| | No. You will continue to receive the same power through the same pipes and cables. | | |
| | Do I need new Meters? | | |
| | No. Your new supplier will use the meter readings from your current meter. | | |
| | Who will read my meter? | | |
| | Your local Electricity or Gas company will continue to read your meter.
The only change you will notice is that your bills will be smaller and they will be sent by your new supplier. | | |
| | Will my supply be disrupted during the switch? | | |
| | No. Your new supplier will contact you to get a final reading for your current supplier.
Your current supplier will then issue a final bill. You will not notice any disruption to your supply during the switchover. You will then receive bills from your new supplier. | | |
| | What happens if I have a gas leak? | | |
| | BG Transco will continue to be responsible for leaks and emergencies. | | |
| | How long will my new elec/gas supply contract run for? | | |
| | Most new supply contracts can be cancelled in writing at any time after the first 28 days. | | |
| | How much does it cost to change supplier using Pickasupplier.com? | | |
| | Nothing - our service is free! We are paid a nominal commission by each supplier when customers transfer their supply through our website. This does not increase the price you pay to the supplier. | | |
| | Can PickASupplier.com help my business? | | |
| | PickASupplier.com can only help domestic users of electricity and gas. We are owned by McKinnon & Clarke Ltd who are Utilities specialists. They have been operating in the UK for 25 years and also operate in Europe and Malaysia. McKinnon & Clarke will be happy to advise you on utilities purchasing for your business. | | |
| | How can I make my bills even lower? | | |
| | After using pickasupplier.com to change to a cheaper provider, you can still make savings by consuming less energy. There are some simple actions you can take which will result in lower bills.
- Switch off lights when they are not needed.
- Turning down your thermostat by just 1C can give large savings.
- Closing curtains helps prevent heat loss through windows.
- When making a cup of tea just boil enough water.
None of these require any investment other than changing habits. Larger ongoing savings can be gained by investing in double glazing, loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and draught proofing. For full details, check out the government sponsored www.saveenergy.co.uk | | |
| | Do all suppliers offer the same level of service? | | |
| | Unfortunately some suppliers don't offer the same level of service as others. For up to date information on how the various suppliers compare visit Energywatch. | | |
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