Are you wondering how you can get a free smart meter installed in your home?
Perhaps, like many of my customers, you’ve heard that smart meters will be installed across all homes and businesses in the UK by 2020. Maybe you’ve even heard that they’re a great way to track and save on your energy usage.
As an experienced heating engineer in Edinburgh, I’ve already seen many of my customers benefit from having smart meters installed. So, if you’d like to learn more about how to get one in your home, keep reading.
What is a smart meter?
Smart meters are new, modern electronic meters that connect and send information to your energy supplier automatically. All the data they send about your energy usage will be accurate, meaning you’ll no longer have to put up with estimated charges, or even have someone come round to read the meter every so often.
Not only will you know exactly how much you’ll be paying, you can also use them to track and monitor your energy usage. Meaning, you could potentially find ways to save on your energy bills. Especially if you use them in conjunction with smart controls, you could change the parameters to work out the most comfortable and cost-effective way to run your home. Pretty nifty, eh?
TIP: Check out my blog for more on the benefits of having a smart meter.
They’re currently being rolled out across the country, although not everyone has one yet. So, what can you do to get a smart meter installed in your home?
Check with your energy supplier
The first thing you should do if you want to get a free smart meter installed? Check with your energy supplier. Some may already be able to fit a smart meter on request, otherwise you may have to register your interest first. It could simply be a case of waiting until they’re ready to roll them out in your area.
I’d recommend visiting the Smart Energy website to find out more about how to get a free smart meter. It’ll also allow you to find out what your energy supplier is currently doing.
If your provider can install a free smart meter, they should be arrange to arrange a time and day that is most convenient with you. A trained installer will arrive at your home and carry out the installation free of charge.
Advice from an experienced heating engineer
This new technology is great from the suppliers’ point of view, because they no longer have to send out people to read your meter. It’s also great from the consumers’ point of view, as they can see exactly how much they’re spending and how they could potentially save money.
However, the most important fact to remember is that smart meters alone won’t make savings happen.
Can’t get a smart meter from your provider just yet? Remember that all homes and business will be fitted with smart meters by 2020, so if you’re getting a good deal from your current provider, I’d advise you to just wait it out rather than switching. In some cases, swapping your provider could even delay the process.
There’s even a chance you could be missed if your new provider has already covered the area.
Conclusion
I hope you’ve found this blog useful when looking to get a free smart meter installed. The best thing to do is check with your energy supplier to see if it’s something they can do yet. If not, it might be worth waiting it out, rather than switching provider.
Want to know more about ways to save on your energy bills? Leave a comment below, or get in touch with me directly. I’m here to help!
