I have just moved in and it’s all electric with OVO. Are they any good?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:16 pm

In 1 day I have spent £5 on electricity. While not at home.

Neil · Post by **Neil** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:17 pm

Changing supplier isn't going to make a difference to your usage and as they're all pretty much charging the same you'll be paying the same. You need to investigate what's using this.amount of electricity.

Yvonne · Post by **Yvonne** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:17 pm

I have had nothing but problems with OVO.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:17 pm

I'm with OVO, family of 4 and electricity and gas combined is currently £135 a month.

Angela · Post by **Angela** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:18 pm

I live alone; I am with OVO. I read my meters daily and have a spreadsheet.

I use about 10 units of electricity per week at present, that's about £6.50/week (inc VAT and daily standing charge).

My water's via gas, so I skimp on showers and I use cold water to wash up and cold settings on the washing machine.

Start reading your meters daily.

Jot it down/keep a spreadsheet.

1/ See what you use.
2/ Work out what's using that.

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Vicky · Post by **Vicky** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:18 pm

I'm with OVO pay as you go all electric my gas is only for heating I'm using between £2/£3 a day its the shower and washing machine that uses the most so sometimes can be £4 depends what is used

Gillian · Post by **Gillian** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:19 pm

OVO at top of group. Not much good said about them.

Jeannie · Post by **Jeannie** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:19 pm

OVO is a terrible company to deal with, customer service is dreadful! We are looking at moving company now.

Lynne · Post by **Lynne** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:20 pm

Depending how you heat your home in winter you may benefit more from the cheaper night rate then. I'm on a similar tariff with Octopus but my standing charge is less as I fixed a while ago.

At the moment I run the dishwasher and washing machine to finish for around 6.30 on the cheap rate.

The immersion goes on for around 20 to 30 minutes a day on eco 7 We probably use around 3 kws a day on the cheap rate and our daily spend in summer is about £3.00 to £3.25 In the warmer months I use the electric shower on eco.

We do cook everyday and that's for 2 adults at home all day.

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Liz · Post by **Liz** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:20 pm

Have you checked your hot water tank settings? If it’s been off a while, it might take a lot to warm up again. Alternatively, the last occupant may have left if on continuous heating, rather than timed.

Amanda · Post by **Amanda** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:20 pm

I'm with BG (all electric) and mine is averaging £3-5 a day!!

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I have just moved in and it’s all electric with OVO. Are they any good?