We have a house in La Sella which we have recently bought. It is currently empty until we can get over and it will be used as a holiday home.
our question is regarding the electricity - currently with Iberdrola and it just seems awfully expensive - the charge for an empty house is just short of €30 per month. Just wondered if this was normal or if we need to look at changing suppliers?
many thanks in advance.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:26pm
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Looking at my bill for this month = 30 days and if I am correct in what I understand,
Standing charge = 14 Euro
Insurance = 6 Euro
IVA = 9 Euro (including usage)
= 29 Euro rounded up + electricity use.
Based on a 3.3kw supply.
Hope it helps, stay safe and healthy my friend.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:18pm
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:50pm
Peter3473 wrote on Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:26pm:
Looking at my bill for this month = 30 days and if I am correct in what I understand,
Standing charge = 14 Euro
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Insurance = 6 Euro
IVA = 9 Euro (including usage)
= 29 Euro rounded up + electricity use.
Based on a 3.3kw supply.
Hope it helps, stay safe and healthy my friend.
hi
may i ask if you have any problems with your electric at 3.3kw as in cut offs or surges with your appliances as most properties are at 5.75kw, been thinking for a while to drop it down with iberdrola.
gordon
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:01pm
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gordon1972 wrote on Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:50pm:
hi
may i ask if you have any problems with your electric at 3.3kw as in cut offs or surges with your appliances as most properties are at 5.75kw, been thinking for a while to drop it down with iberdrola.
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gordon
Personally no, as I am a stickler in what power I am using, I do however have to remind my wife not to use her hairdryer, straighteners, kettle and washing machine at the same time !! But 3.3kw works for me, I would dread to think what my wife would be like if I was not around? Good luck, stay safe and healthy my friend.
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:35pm
Peter3473 wrote on Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:01pm:
Personally no, as I am a stickler in what power I am using, I do however have to remind my wife not to use her hairdryer, straighteners, kettle and washing machine at the same time !! But 3.3kw works for me, I would dread to think what my wife would be like if I was not around? Good luck, stay sa...
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...fe and healthy my friend.
Thanks for your reply, think you and I are in same boat😀 but all my reminders fall in deaf ears 👍
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2020 10:47pm
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Hi Sweeper
We have an apartment in Villamartin my bills are approx 38 euros per month with only the fridge on and standing empty but we have 5.75kw.
Regards
Andrew
Peter3473 wrote on Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:26pm:
Looking at my bill for this month = 30 days and if I am correct in what I understand,
Standing charge = 14 Euro
Read more...
Insurance = 6 Euro
IVA = 9 Euro (including usage)
= 29 Euro rounded up + electricity use.
Based on a 3.3kw supply.
Hope it helps, stay safe and healthy my friend.
The insurance charge of €6/month is not compulsory. Just phone or call in and ask them to cancel it. It's something they added on a few years back without asking or telling their customers.
Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:06am
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Kenneth1 wrote on Fri Nov 13, 2020 11:42pm:
The insurance charge of €6/month is not compulsory. Just phone or call in and ask them to cancel it. It's something they added on a few years back without asking or telling their customers.
Yes I did look into this and decided to keep the insurance after reading the policy terms and agreements.
Why this thread is still on the go, What are the discounts you all receive, if any, I receive a 18% discount.
Peter3473 wrote on Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:06am:
Yes I did look into this and decided to keep the insurance after reading the policy terms and agreements.
Why this thread is still on the go, What are the discounts you all receive, if any, I receive a 18% discount.
Discount? I’ve never heard of a discount ! How and why do you have one ?
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