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As a voice of authority on all things heating and boiler related, our GasSafe-registered engineers are frequently asked about the wisdom of installing smart meters. And while our team loves a chin wag and the chance to demonstrate their expertise, the question was coming up so often we thought it’d be a good idea to tackle the pros and cons of smart meters head-on.
Everything feels like it’s going ‘smart’ these days. From phones to motorways, the ‘smart’ revolution is well and truly under way and energy meters have not been left behind. Gone are the days of dusting off the under stairs torch and rooting around in the gloaming for your meter display.
The smart meter is a device that when fitted in your home will give you an illuminated, on-screen display of your energy usage – meaning up-to-the-minute accuracy of exactly what your money is being spent on.
No two ways about it, the smart meter makes life a lot easier. As well as keeping track of your energy use, it’ll take the hassle out of sending a meter reading to your provider. Your smart unit, once installed, will automatically update your provider so you don’t have to.
None of us would miss the drama of cautiously opening the quarterly energy bill, a bit like turning the wheel on a jack-in-the-box. Here are some of the other reasons why fitting a smart meter is just a smart idea:
Yes, as with most things. Although smart meters are a great tool, they do have their limitations.
It has been a long, cold winter this year. Our boilers have been working overtime to heat our homes and the costs for many have become unsustainable.
Smart meters are a great way to reduce energy spending by helping you to stay on top of what you’re using. However, if there’s a fault in your heating system, or if it’s just plain old, your smart meter won’t do much to keep costs down.
If you’d like to talk about safely heating your home and improving energy efficiency, give our team a call.
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