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[Closed] gas bill and house heating advice needed

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Got in our gas bill and its a lot more than the last one. I know it was winter but we were away for 2 weeks and our 3.5 month bill (nov-feb) shows 9 times higher usage than our 2.5 month bill (sep-nov)!

We were expecting a bigger bill but this makes it look like we spit roast large animals on a daily basis. Checked the readings etc and can't think of any 'special' incidents like leaving heating/oven/massive generator on for days. It's a rented house but there's (some) insulation in the loft and double glazing.

Any tips? Only thing I can think of is that the thermostat isn't registering the temp as being what it should be and keeps the heating going full tilt to accomodate??

help!


 
Posted : 04/03/2010 6:58 pm
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Turn off all gas items, check no flow for starters, ensuring you don't have a monster of a leak.


 
Posted : 04/03/2010 7:19 pm
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Are the readings correct? I see a fair few that have completely incorrect meter readings, or even worse are based on predictions


 
Posted : 04/03/2010 7:30 pm
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yeah checked the readings, ill try switching stuff off!


 
Posted : 04/03/2010 7:32 pm