subject: What to Look for when Switching Energy Suppliers [print this page] If switching energy suppliers sounds like a hassle, stop worrying - it's simple and efficient. In fact, switching energy companies is one of the easiest ways you can save cash on household bills, because all it involves is creating an account with a new company and sitting back while they take your electricity and gas supply over, meaning you can enjoy exactly the same services as before, for less!
One of the best things about making the decision to switch energy suppliers is the knowledge that you don't have to miss out on any of the comforts you're used to while saving money with your new supplier. As all energy is created equal, all you have to worry about is the price per unit - or the fixed price that you will pay per month, if that's what you'd prefer - and enjoy watching the savings mount up. What's more, it's easy to find out which supplier is the right one for you, as all of the information you need is available online.
To discover which supplier is right for you, set aside a couple of hours and, if you like, grab a notebook and pen so you can make comparison notes. You will also find it helpful to visit a comparison site directly to help take some of the work away, but the best idea is to go directly to the supplier's website and compare them in more detail. Bear in mind, however, that a company with great prices may not have the best customer service, and this can be a pretty big negative along the line - so your next stop is then to check forums and review sites where customers are discussing your company of choice.
It's a good idea to remember that all companies have bad moments where people will complain, so read through a few reviews instead of just one or two in order to get a good feel for how the company treats its customers, both as consumers of its service and as people. If your preferred company appears to be a hit with other customers, then you're onto a winner and you can definitely start considering signing up for cheap electricity and gas. If you find that negative reviews prevail, however, you might want to evaluate just how important the lowest prices are to you.
Once you've made your selection, making the switch is easy - and, after you've made that call, you can sit back and look forward to cheaper energy prices with barely any effort at all!
