High gas bills cause of gas leak?

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Hi guys I'm English 18 just moved out in to a penthouse in England it's a flat top floor so I haven't had to us hearing.  The only gas I use is the boiler is on for an hour every morning for a shower and that's it. Otherwise if I cook or the washing machine how ever I only use it twice a week if that. So anyways bill came for the first 39 days there my electric was £40 which was fine however my gas was £140 odd which I deemed quite high. I haven't checked my gas metre to confirm readings however  don't know where it is yet but I didn't think they would make a mistake how much should if cost roughly or are they right to charge me so much

tom7railway · Answer

Seems to me, you maybe didn't contact the gas company and read the meter when you moved in, so you are paying for someone else's winter heating. If you had a leak you'd smell it.
If you rent the landlord is legally required to get gas appliances tested annually, and you should be shown a safety certificate for any gas appliances like a gas  boiler, cooker or fire, so you know they are safe and have been serviced. I would ask.

? · Answer

Good answer thanks however the dates they have are right but my gas works out at about £3.60 a day and my boiler costs about £1,50 max to use for an hour according to google

Girlie Electrics · Answer

Check the  bill readings against the meter  first of all.

Mark Taylor · Answer

Could you be paying for someone else's gas usage?  Are you are they have the right reading for your property?  If they have, you are on the wrong tariff.  You want to be on a fixed term tariff as these are the cheapest at the moment. Some of the smaller companies are offering better deals - I'd switch if I were you.

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High gas bills cause of gas leak?

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