Everything You Need to Know About Your Electricity Meter
It is incredible to think that a small box can hold so much power in your home… but it’s true! Your electricity meter holds all the information needed to determine your electricity bill so it’s good to be aware of all that it encompasses.
To help you get your head around it, below we have listed everything you need to know about your electricity meter.
What you need to know about your electricity meter
Is your electricity meter working properly?
First things first, it is worth checking if your electricity meter is working properly before looking at anything else. The worst-case scenario is that it is faulty and recording higher readings than it should be. The good news is that this doesn’t happen very often, but it is better to be safe than sorry.
Click here to find out how to go about checking your meter is working properly.
What types of electricity meters are available?
It may come as a surprise that there is more than one type of electricity meter. In fact, there are several different types of electricity meters in Northern Ireland, including bill-paid, pre-paid or Economy 7 meters, which all have different benefits for users. For example, you might decide that a prepaid meter is more useful if living in a house share; or for larger families, an economical option such as an Economy 7 meter could be more appealing.
To find out more about different electricity meters and how to read them by visiting our electricity meter page.
How to read your electricity meter
It’s important to know how to read your electricity meter properly. By doing so, you will be certain your electricity bill is always accurate when sharing it with your electricity supplier, rather than relying on an estimate from your supplier. In the long run this could save money and avoid any nasty surprises!
Check out our guide to reading your electricity meter to find out more.
What happens if I want to change my electricity provider or meter?
Changing your energy provider will not make any difference to your meter or its readings. However, if it’s your meter that you’re changing then this may have an impact on your readings so it is always good to check with your provider. There shouldn’t be any cost involved in changing your meter as installers normally waive any installation fee.
Find out how to submit an electricity meter reading here.
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