Electric meter, don’t make the common mistake: pay double the bill

Electric meter

Incorrect self-reading leads to higher bills
If the self-reading is reported incorrectly , there could be increases in the bill . Unfortunately, not all electric and gas utilities automatically check customers’ consumption, so they rely on reported data and then send crazy bills.

Because not everyone is able to read the meter, although it may seem like a seemingly simple matter, some utilities calculate consumption based on data submitted by customers. If the data reported is incorrect, the bills will also be incorrect and contain incorrect calculations, often to the detriment of the customer.

However, there is also a point to be made that if the customer does not send the meter reading data to the operator , the operator will be the one to roughly calculate the consumption. These will determine the amount, but if the operator overestimates, the bill will almost certainly be higher.

That said, it is clear that it is best to send the meter reading data to avoid exaggerated bills. However, even if this happens, it should be noted that the administrators will issue a balance on the next bill, which will allow you to recover the extra money paid on the previous bill.

Exposure meter
Scams to watch out for
In addition to the mistakes that many people make in reporting their meter self-reading, it is still important to know that one should beware of a widespread scam.

Many users , in fact, receive calls from people who introduce themselves as the company supplying their energy, and trick them into taking advantage of a cheaper offer than the one they already have.

It is a scam pure and simple, and one must be careful not to give out one’s information or sign anything. Unfortunately, many fall into the trap and have unpleasant surprises.