Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Should I switch energy suppliers?

posted by debts.org at 00:50

If you find a better deal there is no reason at all not to switch energy suppliers. Having said that, don´t switch to a fixed rate contract which could tie you in to an agreement when you could find a better deal later in the year with someone else. You should regularly check with an energy supply comparison site to make sure you are not paying over the odds for your electricity, and to find out where the best deals are. By switching suppliers, if you live in a big house, you could be saving over £300 a year on gas. Average households could be saving between 15 and 20% on gas.

Internet energy bills to avoid debt problemsIf you are already suffering from minor debt problems and are looking to reduce your outgoings, you will find it cheaper to get power from one supplier, and if you apply online and are billed through the internet it will be cheaper still. A dual-fuel package, meaning you use the same supplier for gas and electricity, can work out cheaper but make sure you check the online comparison sites before committing yourself to any new package.Paying energy bills by direct debit to reduce debts Paying by direct debit can save you 10% on your bill with almost all suppliers, and you should look out for cash-back incentives, which are offered by various energy comparison websites. Don´t rely on estimated bills, but make sure you do a meter reading yourself and contact the provider as soon as possible if it differs from the one you have been billed for.

If you feel you have overpaid energy bills in the past, which has resulted in debt problems, you can contact debts.org free of charge for advice and guidance on debt management. Our friendly and helpful staff will help you to arrange a debt management plan if your debts are spiralling out of control. If you are looking to compare energy suppliers prices in your area, check out the information on debts.org.

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