One way to reduce energy costs is to switch to lower tariffs. Price comparison websites display a list of energy tariffs in price order. According to consumer organisation Which?, relying on a price comparison website can mean you miss out on the cheapest available tariff.
Some tariffs are only found on one price comparison website, so it’s better to check several sites. Some energy suppliers have tariffs that are only available directly from them and not via price comparison websites.
Some price comparison websites filter the tariffs they display. For instance, the deals shown may be restricted to only those that have direct links from the comparison website to the supplier site. Tariffs only available if you go directly to the supplier may not be included. If the user can change the filter settings, a wider range of deals can be seen.
Another option is to use a switching service that regularly checks the latest tariff prices and automatically switches you to a cheaper tariff when available. Though this can be a good way to save money on energy bills, Which? recommends that you check the terms and conditions about how they select tariffs, as they may only switch to suppliers they have financial deals with.
Moving to a cheaper tariff is a good way to reduce energy bills, but booking a boiler service in Chester or your local area to check that it’s energy efficient and not wasting energy is also a good idea. Get in touch with Xgas today to learn more.
