Always see that money saving expert chap going on about swapping suppliers, so I'm finally looking into it.
I'm currently living in a rented flat using British Gas for both gas and leccy on their standard tariff. I pay for this quarterly on receipt of the bill and have 9 months of bills so have a rough idea of my yearly use.
Having put the information into uSwitch it's coming up with a load of suppliers I've never heard of such as tonik, lumo, Bristol energy. Are these just resellers? Some of them have Yougov ratings others don't, I'm not going to end up with the lights off and cooking on a fire? Also if I move hose can I take the supplier with me if I choose a fixed deal?
Its worth a look if you haven't as I could save almost £300.
the problem with these small suppliers is that they can't keep up with demand so their customers end up with low pressure electricity because there's not enough of the right flavour going into the grid.
Go to moneysupermarket and look at Martin whatshisnames advice. Basically, they are all regulated and supported and your 2 worries are a) cost b) exit fees and c) customer services. Choose on that basis.
I recently change tho Bulb energy - £200 a year cheaper, green energy and highly rather customer services. Never had heard of them before.
Recently changed to bulb. All seems good so far
I too changed to Blub a month or so ago from British Gas supplying both electricity and gas. All seems good and saved a projected £200 a year. I know of 4 other Bulb users and none have had any issues.
Another happy Bulb user here. Should anyone wish to try them out PM me.
Kryton has it - they all sell you the same gas/leckie and there is protection for your supply/contract if a supplier goes bust. New/small suppliers with no rating can either have good customer service (through keen-ness) or bad. Mostly they are better than the big 6 IME (I advise on this stuff for a living)
BUT (1) look at CAB comparison as the commercial ones don't show you the whole market (this can save HUNDREDS) and (2) you get £30+ cashback switching through uswitch or directly (if you can).
https://energycompare.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Bulb here too as Sadex points out if you message a member who uses Bulb they will give you a little gift.
Please don’t post referall codes on the forum. 🙂
Bulb aren't cool king out cheapest for me. What gift can I get if I use you as a recommendation.
If we're getting into bidding wars - move to First Utility and
you'll receive a £50 Gift Card from Amazon.co.uk, John Lewis or Tesco
and so will I 🙂
I've been with them for a few years now and not had any trouble, prices seem keen.
In December I switched to Tonik for both gas and electricity, no problems so far. Worth joining the Cheap Energy Club at moneysavingexpert.com to receive notifications.
agree we shouldnt really post referral codes to bulb.
I wonder if its possible to change my user name to chris5012 😉
I'm with Tonik. Great customer service and an easy to navigate website to put your readings into, (they send a reminder monthly) so you keep on top of account credit/debit. Only kicker, which is common for the small suppliers is that they work a month in advance rather than behind so you may have to settle up with British Gas and pay a wedge to Tonik at the same time.
Can send you a referral code if you want, think they send you a Puffer Fish through the post*
*or maybe something useful, but I don't know what.
My cheapest deal on u switch is utility point, Tonik comes in 4th with no exit fees. The energy club has Out fox the market as the cheapest deal.
Outfox can require bundling.
As above check CAB website, it's the best I've found.
Okay great I'll look on CAB as my best deal changed when I went on their website.
Check Quidco for the supplier of your choice - ₤40 cashback for Bulb dual fuel
flow worked out cheapest for me. No issues with them
I’m with Flow too! how exciting!
Switching suppliers has been a thing for 2 or 3 years now hasn’t it?
Check Quidco for the supplier of your choice – ₤40 cashback for Bulb dual fuel
I used quidco but it got declined dispute going no where fast