lizzie Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I am now finally ready to escape the B Gas standard tariff. I went with them when we got the services in because it was easier, never thought it would take this long to sort out the billing! Ive been looking around at various providers...anyone used Bulb? Any recommendations for any providers please. I have no PV all mains gas and electricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidFrancis Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 We've been with Bulb since July. No problems so far. From what I remember they've only got one tariff and it's variable, and we're soon to get a price increase. If you like the look of them I think I have a cashback link which would get you more than switching by a comparison web site. This would also get me something, though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Lovering Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 We have been happy with Utility Warehouse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbJ Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I am with Utility Point since June and very happy. However, I have just received a weekly update from Money Saving Expert (MSE) strongly recommending the latest BG 1Year FIXED Tariff. Check their website online 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliMcLeod Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) 24 minutes ago, HerbJ said: However, I have just received a weekly update from Money Saving Expert (MSE) strongly recommending the latest BG 1Year FIXED Tariff. Check their website online Note, however (my bolding): Quote Tariff info: To get this tariff you'll need to arrange to have smart meters (one for gas, one for elec) installed within three months of switching. These send automatic meter readings, so you should get exact bills and pay only for what you use. If you can't get smart meters, you can still keep the tariff - you'll just need to give manual meter readings when asked. Edited October 18, 2018 by AliMcLeod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke2 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 If you sign up with moneysaving expert utility club they often get one off deals not available to general public. But otherwise just try uswitch/GoCompare etc and get the best deal for you. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidFrancis Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I've just switched to the British Gas deal (referred to above) as it includes "free" boiler cover and our boiler is now 16 years old and has not been particularly reliable. Don't know if Bulb will still do the cashback for me!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzie Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 8 minutes ago, DavidFrancis said: I've just switched to the British Gas deal (referred to above) as it includes "free" boiler cover and our boiler is now 16 years old and has not been particularly reliable. Don't know if Bulb will still do the cashback for me!? Thanks Ive just been looking at that.....my boiler is a few months old and under guarantee so not much benefit in that deal for me. Sounds very worthwhile for you. My sister has just told me she has a current bulb link for a £50 cashback, bulb rates dont seem that competitive though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliMcLeod Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, DavidFrancis said: I've just switched to the British Gas deal (referred to above) as it includes "free" boiler cover and our boiler is now 16 years old and has not been particularly reliable. Don't know if Bulb will still do the cashback for me!? Did you check whether you're not just paying for the boiler cover under a different guise? The new BG deal is around £240 more per year than the deal I'm currently on - although that's not fixed, it did just go up in price at the start of this month (PurePlanet). I can get BG's boiler plan, with much better cover (boiler, rads, plumbing, drains, electrics) and a lower excess for more a little over £200 a year, and the basic one that i guess matches the "free" one (boiler only) for £130. Edited October 19, 2018 by AliMcLeod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidFrancis Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 @AliMcLeodwhen I switched to Bulb they were the cheapest decently-rated supplier that MSE listed. But Bulb were going to increase our direct debit by 20-odd quid (a month) in November so I checked-out MSE again and I think the BG deal was the second cheapest of those suppliers that had a customer service rating, so the boiler cover is more-or-less free. I had a big problem with BG about 10 years ago and I've seen horror stories since, so I know I'm taking a bit of a gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 So Ebico have just dropped their zero deal and have lumped in a 25p per day standing charge which now makes it very expensive as they haven’t dropped the unit rates either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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