One of the easiest ways to keep your energy bills manageable is to shop around regularly to check that you are on a competitive tariff. Ofgem – the energy regulator – has found that people who have never switched suppliers before can save around £300 on average a year by doing so!
Of course, knowing that an energy tariff or supplier switch can save you money is one thing, but the process can seem a little daunting if you’ve never done it before. Happily, it can be done entirely online. Most people will use a free energy comparison site, such as moneysavingexpert.com, comparethemarket.com or uSwitch. These comparison websites will ask you to submit a few details about your current supplier and tariff, home and typical energy usage. It can help to have a current bill handy for this information, but don’t worry if you don’t have it – the sites can enter typical average figures to give you an estimation.
From this point, you will be given results that show you which suppliers and tariffs could save you money. Be careful to check whether or not you are on a fixed tariff currently and whether there will be any exit fees if you do switch, as these costs should be factored into the total potential saving. However, most comparison sites will calculate this for you.
When you have found a tariff that attracts you, the switch process can be started automatically online, and it really is very quick and easy. The suppliers will manage the process largely between themselves and you will receive regular contact with updates on when you will be required to let the meter readers into your home during the swap.
So what are you waiting for? Save some money in 2017 and switch to a more competitive energy tariff! Alternatively, if you don’t currently have electric radiators and are wanting to switch, contact us at West Country Heating today!