It’s important to run an energy comparison and compare energy prices regularly because the cheapest gas and electricity deals are normally 12-month fixed-rate contracts. If you don’t switch when your contract ends, you’ll be rolled on to a Standard Variable Tariff which will charge a more expensive rate.  Most suppliers update their rates and deals frequently, so switching is a great way to reduce your home and business energy bills.

Here’s what you will need to compare energy prices, switch your supplier and start saving today:

• Your current supplier’s name
• The name of the tariff you are on
• How much energy do you use, either in kWh (kilowatt hours) or pounds
• How you pay your bills – monthly or quarterly, when they come in or by direct debit
• Whether you have any special arrangements or facilities such as Economy 7

All of these details will be listed on a recent gas or electricity bill. You can get a dual fuel (both gas & electricity) quote or compare energy prices and plans separately.

Of course, while dual fuel is a popular way to keep your energy bundled together, you can compare gas and electricity prices individually. By comparing separately, you’ll find new tariffs available, potentially offering extra savings. 

No one wants to overspend on their bills. Our energy price comparison service makes it easy to find great deals on cheap gas and electricity.

Energy switching is the process of changing your energy supplier or tariff in order to lower your utility bills. Our energy switching service is designed to help you find the cheapest gas and electricity tariffs with minimum effort. 

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• Look After My Bills

Once you’ve decided who your next energy provider is going to be, you simply need to click on the deal and confirm your choice. We’ll get to work right away to ensure the energy switching process is started promptly. You’ll have a 14-day cooling-off period, just in case you change your mind, and most are completed within 2-3 weeks, so it won’t take long until you see a saving on your bills. 

You can switch energy suppliers whenever you like. However, you may be charged an exit fee (which can be up to £30 per fuel) if you are on a fixed-term deal, that is if the amount you pay for your energy is fixed for a certain length of time (usually a year). Some suppliers won’t charge you an exit fee, although you may be charged more for your energy as a result.

You will not be charged an exit fee in the last 7 weeks (49 days) of your deal. Plus, your energy company is obliged to notify you that your fixed-term deal is coming to an end. This is the best time to look for a new deal and avoid an exit fee.

If you’re responsible for paying your energy bills, you can switch to a new energy provider. However, there are different contracts and different types of tariffs for domestic energy customers (households) and business energy customers.

If you’re currently tied into a fixed rate deal, there may be an exit fee if you wish to leave the contract early. However, many people choose to switch to a new tariff or energy supplier as one deal ends, as this is often the most cost-effective option.

Absolutely. Providing you pay for your energy use; you can certainly switch your energy supplier. If your energy charges are included in your rent, it’s up to your landlord to find the best energy deal.

No. Regardless of what supplier you’re with, your supply will be the same as before. All that changes is the company that bills you and the price you pay for your energy. There won’t be any interruption to your supply during the energy switching process, and nobody will need to visit your home unless you have opted to have a smart meter installed.

After your initial switch, there is a 14-day cooling off period window in which you can easily cancel your energy switch.

It’s worth remembering that what was once the best deal may not always remain the best deal. You might think that because you searched for a great price once before then you’re on to a good thing. Well, that’s not always the case. Wholesale prices for energy can change and so the great price you once had might not be so competitive today.

We recommend taking a couple of minutes to use our energy switching service, even if you think you’re already saving money, as you never know how much your current tariff could be overcharging you. It’s as easy to change a second, third or tenth time as it was the first – it’s a no-hassle and fuss-free process.

Like most energy comparison and switching sites on the market, Switch My Energy are paid a commission by the energy suppliers that we switch our users to, allowing us to offer our service to you for free.

No one wants to overspend on their energy bills. Our energy price comparison service makes switching your gas and electricity supplier easy.