Believe it or not we are supposed to be in the midst of a glorious summer
. However it has so far turned out to be something of a damp squib. During any ordinary summer, energy usage would be minimal, but there will probably have been occasions this season where you will at some stage have needed to turn on your heating.
But utilising your heating is something you will have needed to do far less often than normal which still makes it the ideal time to think about switching energy suppliers.
Believe it or not, switching suppliers can save you a handy sum of money, particularly for those who have never switched supplier before. It is estimated that first-time switchers can save up to 300 pounds per year off the cost of their energy bills so it is something well worth considering.
It can take up to two months for a switch of supplier to go through so it makes sense to do it now as at this time of year you will very often find yourself either in credit on your energy bills or in a slimmer amount of debt than you would be during the winter time.
When beginning your search for an affordable energy package you should first of all check out one of the online price comparison sites as very often an online tariff paid via direct debit will present you with the best deal.
A fixed tariff will often provide you with a competitive price but you must note that you will be tied in until the conclusion of the tariff and be subject to charges if you opt to end the deal early. A fixed tariff will usually tie you in for a period of around 2-3 years.
Once your deal comes to an end it will probably be well worth your while looking into switching again as it is widely predicted that energy costs will rise massively over the next few years. The money you could save can then be put towards other luxuries such as conservatories in Dudley, conservatories in Wolverhampton and conservatories in Kidderminster.
When you secure the right energy package it will reduce the risk of you living in fuel poverty as the chances of your energy bills accounting for 10 per cent of your monthly income will be minimal.
Take action on energy now and you will reap the rewards in future years and months.