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Hi,
I have noticed that we are getting billed for electricity consumption… even though the apartment had been empty for several months.
Can anyone please advise if this should be the case?
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:01pm
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I'm sure that's there standing charge, rather than usage.
Hi, Perhaps you have the main electricity switch still on?
Chris
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:58pm
Holaitsdavid wrote on Tue Sep 12, 2023 6:01pm:
I'm sure that's there standing charge, rather than usage.
No, there is a standing charge… but the itemised bill states that there is actual consumption also!?
Thanks
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:13pm
Chris 06 wrote on Tue Sep 12, 2023 7:17pm:
Hi, Perhaps you have the main electricity switch still on?
Chris
Hi Chris,
Do you mean in the electric box (within the apartment?
Should all switches be off if the apartment is empty?
Regards,
Isa
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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:13am
Isabelle44 wrote on Tue Sep 12, 2023 9:02am:
Hi,
I have noticed that we are getting billed for electricity consumption… even though the apartment had been empty for several months.
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Can anyone please advise if this should be the case?
This has happened to me this year after leaving apartment in May.
Electric bill shows usage and standing/tax charges.
Only 6 euros usage each bill.
I normally switch the electricity off at the main switch in the fuse box, so I was surprised when I started seeing usage charges.
I can't be 100% sure I switched off the main supply, but never failed to before, I'll need to check when I go to the apartment later in the year.
Isabelle44 wrote on Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:13pm:
Hi Chris,
Do you mean in the electric box (within the apartment?
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Should all switches be off if the apartment is empty?
Regards,
Isa
Hi Isa,
Even when the main electricity switch is off there usually is a service charge plus IVA.
If you don't switch off the main supply when your not there, at least switch off the water heater, TV, Internet router, and even mosquito killing devices that are plugged in the wall sockets.
Chris
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:47pm
Chris 06 wrote on Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:44pm:
Hi Isa,
Even when the main electricity switch is off there usually is a service charge plus IVA.
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If you don't switch off the main supply when your not there, at least switch off the water heater, TV, Internet router, and even mosquito killing devices that are plugged in the wall sockets.
Chris
Thank you Chris… really appreciate your feedback!
Kind regards,
Isa
Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:20pm
Hi Chris,
Where would I find the main switch?
Thanks,
Isabelle
Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:44am
Chris 06 wrote on Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:44pm:
Hi Isa,
Even when the main electricity switch is off there usually is a service charge plus IVA.
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If you don't switch off the main supply when your not there, at least switch off the water heater, TV, Internet router, and even mosquito killing devices that are plugged in the wall sockets.
Chris
Correct.
However there is a usage line on the bill, which should be 0 if you have not been in the property for the dates covered by the bill.
My bill has shown usage for the last two periods that I have not been there.
Maybe I forgot to switch my electric off at the fuse box.
I'll find out when I next go to Spain.
If I left the electricity on it will be the first time in ten years.
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