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“very user friendly online management”

★★★★☆

written by cnuttall on 14/04/2016

I have had no problems with Ovo after the initial transition from a very poor energy company, the coop energy. the Ovo team were prompt to address concerns and have had no problems at all with billing, online management, and have been able to reduce my direct debit to reduce the surplus created from initial estimate direct debit. very happy with Ovo and plan to stay.

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“Good start”

★★★★☆

written by lucyunderwood on 09/03/2016

I've just switched from NPower a few months back and really like their service. Its a billion times better than NPower (never again) - they tell you everything you need to know, their support is fast and helpful and their prices are pretty good. I like them.

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“Happy and recomend a friend”

★★★★☆

written by fjAustin148 on 25/01/2015

Looking forward to switching over it seemed like it was going to be easy. This is a smaller company growing extremely FAST and like most have hiccups. We had some hiccups by OVO was very good at trying to make us happy. In fact several hiccups but they made me feel valuable and important when calling and did listen being apologetic each time quite genuinely. If it wasn't for this and the unbiased metre engenier praising this company I would have left. In the end they got everything working perfect with over one month FREE electricity. Now we have fab new meter. Waiting times at most uk call centres isnt always good but I work for a company who is helping ovo to so know they have this in hand although this will take time.

Fatemate's Comment

Written on: 05/02/2015

glad you're not my friend

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Riktrik's Comment

Written on: 14/04/2015

You work for a company who is helping OVO??? So this sparkling review is in actual fact an inside job.

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“Why is everyone so unhappy?”

★★★★☆

written by hywel on 03/12/2014

I swapped to OVO about five months ago and I have to say, so far so good. The website is excellent with some great stats on my usage against similar houses and dead simple interface which looks great. Far better than my previous supplier, Utility Warehouse. The prices are lower than UW and I like the 'read your meter' reminders just before the invoice is produced. I have only called them once and I thought the staff were fine, so I can't understand all the bad reviews here. Very glad I'm with them.

Ovoenergy's Response to hywel's Review

Written on: 12/02/2015

Hi Hywel,

Thank you for the shout out! We’re really glad you like your My OVO account – we think it’s pretty nifty too. :-)

Thanks
OVO

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Hywel's reply to Ovoenergy's Comment

Written on: 12/02/2015

Credit where credit's due!

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“Could be more flexible”

★★★★☆

written by Englishfirst on 06/08/2014

I am always able to speak to a representative, who I can understand. Polite and helpful, seems good value up to now, although I feel that they could be a little more 'upfront' with their customers. I was well over £100 in credit, and asked for a refund, my next direct debit payment due in two weeks. Was informed that could only refund excess over my DD monthly payment, and that it could take a staggering 14 days to reach my bank. WHY? my DD payments can leave my bank in 24 hours, so why this massive delay in refunds ??????

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“Seamless switch”

★★★★☆

written by 219Gillespie on 04/07/2014

Switched from British Gas to OVO in February. Have had no issues - their mobile app is great for updating meter readings and website extremely clear and easy to use. You can change your direct debit amount easily. Have definitely been the best energy company I've had to deal with compared to British Gas (who were decent, but expensive), nPower and EDF (both of whom were horrendous).

Ovoenergy's Comment

Written on: 23/07/2014

Hello, thanks for your kind words. You may want to know that if you recommend a friend you can both earn yourselves a reward. (You can choose either a £20 John Lewis Voucher , a £20 Amazon voucher or £20 cash.) Simply go to our site and follow the instructions provided. Thanks :)

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“Pretty impressed by this!”

★★★★☆

written by Rihanna379 on 03/07/2014

Despite all the poor reviews on this site, the Which report (http://www.which.co.uk/switch/news/2011/01/best-and-worst-energy-companies-revealed-243074) shows that OVO was one of the best providers. Having spent many years being unsatisfied with British Gas, I'm very pleased to have changed to OVO and will be saving over £400 per year on my dual fuel.

Ovoenergy's Comment

Written on: 09/07/2014

Thanks for singing our praises,

We are delighted to have you on board! We will give you a £20 reward for everyone that signs-up with us due to your recommendation. To claim this, simply refer your friend via ththe link on our website and follow the simple steps :).

If there is anything else we can do to improve your experience we would love to know. You can send your feedback to us.

Thanks, OVO.

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“Good service, cheapest i could find.”

★★★★☆

written by on 11/06/2014

After being with British Gas for 27 years i decided to switch, so i went on a comparison site and found Ovo were the cheapest. Had no problems with switch over and the Ovo website is good.They actually reply to my e mails and seem very helpful. I seem to be on course to save around £400 a year on my Dual fuel bill.As i am on the flexible payment option i can get a certain amount refunded each month when i go into credit, also i can reduce my next monthly Direct Debit payment.Up to now i am happy with Ovo.

Ovoenergy's Comment

Written on: 16/06/2014

Hi there,

Thank you very much for this review :)

Feel free to drop us any questions!

Thanks - OVO.

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“Very Good”

★★★★☆

written by OsvaldoSkinner on 26/03/2014

Ovo were a bit disorganised to start with when I first went on supply, but other than that very good service. All queries answered. Easy bills to understand. If you contact them, you are answered straight away and very rarely get put in a queue and the staff are very polite. Online system allows you to take control of your direct debits and how much you pay. Also allows you to apply for a refund on your credit balance (although does not offer a full refund as it is their interst you stay in credit which makes sense). So far so good. Would recommend.

Ovoenergy's Comment

Written on: 02/04/2014

Hello Osvaldo Skinner,

Thank you very much for the kind review!

We are sorry that we were disorganised to begin with but very glad to hear we earned back our stripes :)

Let us know if you have any feedback or questions for us.

All the best - Ovo

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“Good customer services good company”

★★★★☆

written by moomin04 on 08/10/2013

Been with this provider twice now and would recommend them at this point. Good communication, pleasant customer service staff, deal with your issues personally not just standard email responses! and green in lots of ways! Like this company alot!

Mlatarche's Response to moomin04's Review

Written on: 12/11/2013

Well glad you are happy - my experience is completely the opposite

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“Somehow happy”

★★★★☆

written by on 29/06/2013

Easy way to deal with them, I get prompt replies, able to agree direct debit amount each other, getting % interest back my account and somehow friendly.

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“better than the bigger names in the energy market”

★★★★☆

written by on 13/03/2013

I switched to OVO after the other companies were forever increasing my direct debit to cover my 'increased useage'. I use an electricity meter so I know this is a lie and it is just to cover their increased wages. I found OVO to be cheap and chearful in a good way. there is no Nectar points or clubcard points to increase the cost of my power used. They do however give 3% intrest on credit balances. They do their bit for the rainforest by buying a space of rainforest per customer. This does two things. It saves that part from being cut down. And it also ofsets my personal usage of CO2. I have had my DD increased once but that was only a pound a month. I recommended OVO to my dad but he mentioned all the bad reviews online so I thought that I would come and write a positive review. Each time I submit a reading it is lower than the esimated reading. I can not imagine how much money I have saved by not using any of the big names

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“Happy Customer”

★★★★☆

written by fotft on 10/01/2013

I felt I had to comment on my experience with OVO having seen the poor reviews here. I swapped to OVO in April at which time they were the best deal for me on the comparison sites. I love their website which is so friendly,helpful and simple.(Without all the baggage of the old faithful utility companies and I think I have been with all of them over the years!)They do like you to post meter readings monthly which is a pain, but it keeeps you on top of your usage which has a lot to be said for it. And you get a monthly online bill available. They have upped my DD quite a lot, but I assumed it was to make sure my payments covered my winter bills and I don't really mind as they pay 3% on credit balances.Am reserving judgement re the fifth star on the rating until a year is up. Will report back then!

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Asked by rashrony on 1st September 2016 Report this content
I want to pay online. How can I do this?

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Report this content RikTrik Written on: 05/09/2016
You have to have a PAYG plus account and then you simply visit the top-up website. Instead of paying gas and electric separately, the two are pooled together into 1 bill. In error they only installed the electric meter with me. I had credit vanishing into the system and other dodgy incidents which is why I left them. I'd steer clear.
Asked by davidparkinson929 on 17th December 2015 Report this content
I have a pre-payment metre. Can I change to monthly debit?

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Report this content ebok Written on: 22/12/2015
Subject to credit check by Ovo same with ALL monthly DD even if already on DD with other provider...All utilities companies do credit check on switching Apply ask for DD when applying see what happens. .good luck...
Asked by Bluevauxhall on 28th October 2014 Report this content
I have just moved into my new home which is been supplied by Ovo Energy (pervious owner) I have been told by Ovo that it takes 16 weeks to change gas companies.  Why? Can anyone help? I was thinking of staying with them but I'm not a high gas user and been told they have a minimal direct debit charge which goes up by 10% over winter.

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Report this content MrRee Written on: 29/10/2014
16 weeks is ridiculous, I must say that I have found OVO engaging in sharp practices and bordering on the unethical lately, they seem to play bad cop, good cop ..... don't know why as there is no need to as they are generally one of the better players
Report this content AndrewLGC Written on: 29/10/2014
I would not touch OVO. I signed up with them but after they put me on the wrong tariff with the wrong amount on the direct debit I bailed out within the cooling off period. Their customer service is awful. Please read other reviews of OVO, they confirm how terrible they are. Also bear in mind that if you do want to subsequently change they will penalise you with a £20-£50 charge per fuel type! I have no axe to grind but find edf's Blue+ fixed tariffs are competitive and their customer service very good. Good luck, I would stay well clear of OVO's clutches!
Report this content jamesperrett Written on: 29/10/2014
Just go to one of the comparison sites and find out who is cheapest. You can then initiate a switch from the comparison site or from your new supplier's web site which should only take 6 weeks or so. Of course, this assumes that you have a normal supply which doesn't involve an Independent Gas Transporter or a prepay meter. If it does, then you can still switch but your choice of suppliers may be more limited. I found that Ovo weren't the easiest company to deal with - if you want good service then look at SSE or one of their resellers like M&S.
Report this content dorsettyke Written on: 29/10/2014
From personal experience of just getting robbed by OVO (see my review) I had a lucky escape and received £50 compensation. It takes around six weeks to swap energy supplies when nothing goes wrong. My swap from Scottish Power to EDF took actually four weeks. Also beware of the minefield as I am still owed £143.81 by Scottish Power when my Electric account was shut on the 2nd Sept. It is now the 29th Oct. and when I call the on hold we will be with you shortly dies after I input my account number. I will be contacting the Ombudsman services within a week. GOOD LUCK they are all like the bankers!
Report this content oborne27 Written on: 29/10/2014
the 16 weeks change is not correct. it should take between 4 and 6 weeks. as to the 10% increase that's untrue as well. I've been with OVO for 4 years and never had a problem. Yes you have to have atleast 1 months DD in credit but that's not an issue for me. The credit balance earns you 3% per year anyway. No one is ripping anyone off as long as you abide by the rules they require to provide you with the cheapest energy of anyone. Personally I've always found them to be very good, easy to work with and when I wanted my credit repaid (£450) it arrived in 2 weeks.
Report this content stradbally Written on: 29/10/2014
I Joined Ovo, just under 2 Months ago, so I cant comment long term. In answer to your question,(1) It took approximately 1Month to switch TO OVO From my previous provider. (2) They increase the direct debit payments by 25% over the winter period (Although they do pay 3% interest on any overpayment in any billing period). I must say that I also have been a victim of their somewhat "questionable" practices----In my case in spite of me sending them meter readings on time, they sent out an estimated bill. It was only after I "jumped" on them by writing to their chief exec. that I was promised that this wont happen again.The bottom line is their tariffs are competitive, but you need to watch them like a hawk. Hope my feedback is helpful to you.
Report this content ebok Written on: 31/10/2014
Firstly ....count to to 10...I understand your frustrations,anger and financial worries! OVO was good offered very low prices to attract new customers then hiked them up - BUT has now got greedy like the rest of the energy vultures: My advice write a letter in a style that you were writing to your best friend, keep the anger and rage out of the content no matter how you feel and just go back to the very start and write in time order the list of issues that you have endured with readings, letters, and no help. Try and be as accurate as possible with dates: Conclude in last part of letter to seek legal advice from citizens advice if the content of your letter is not responded to within 14 days. Good Luck - Always change supplier when any Fixed deal is over and you move house as loyalty is now not rewarded in this sector with cheap prices!
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Asked by coldandgettingcolder on 15th October 2014 Report this content
I need help with this company as they are incompetent and have got my readings in a real mess. I also have no heating, the heaters work (I had them checked out) it's the timers or whatever that are at fault, plus the economy 7 is all over the place. Ovo sent out a meter reader (twice) so they know the score of the old meters, but they will not do anything about it. They have racked me up as owing well over £1500 which is just so ludicrous, I would laugh if I was not so fed up with it all, I want to change suppliers, but I can't with my account in this mess. What the heck can I do, I am talking to a brick wall when I deal with them, even the (extra care team) or whatever they call them, who should be the ones dealing with me, seem not to remember what they said to me. I need help, What should I do? I live alone and cannot take this anymore, once the weather gets cold, I shall be in a real mess. Thank You.

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Report this content th0mas Written on: 15/10/2014
You have my condolences, OVO are absolute rubbish and do not care about customrs only their money. You have to keep onto them and the only way you will get anywhere is by getting aname of somebody other than the minions who answer the phone - you will have to bluff your way to speaking to somebody higher up. I got the name of a team leader or something, ringing her until she gets so fed she does something - but, you will have to bluff your way through to speak to her. Best of luck.
Report this content MrRee Written on: 15/10/2014
Talk to the Citizen Advice Bureau - do NOT suffer alone or in silence. They will give you the best advice you can get. Report back!
Report this content oborne27 Written on: 15/10/2014
How do you send them your meter readings. Do you do it monthly online? if not why not as then they wouldn't have the wrong readings. Have you checked the meter readings against the monthly bills, if so are they the same or different? If they are different then you need to see if its an incorrect meter read or if you are using a lot of energy due to the messed up timers. The heaters are nothing to do with OVO as they are just a energy supplier not an installer. You need to get a heating engineer to check out the heaters. It could be the heaters that are making the high meter readings. So you need to: 1. get an engineer to check out the messed up heaters - this will be nothing to do with OVO so get someone local. 2. check the meter readings are the same/similar to the bills. If they are then you are using a lot of energy, if its not the same then you need to find out why - wrong meter read, meter not working properly (very unlikely) or OVO have entered the wrong meter read to your bill. 3. update your meter reads every month via the online meter reading facility. This way you will get a correct bill each month. I've been with OVO for 4 years now and have always had excellent service from them. I'm sure this is just a blip. keeps us informed. good luck
Report this content th0mas Written on: 29/10/2014
Complaints to them are water off a ducks back. Suggest you write a hard copy letter, not email setting out your case and at the bottom show you have sent copies of that letter to your local MP (always good) and the energy ombudsman. One of Ovo's tricks when I tried to change was to say I owed money by producing an ESTIMATED account (despite them having actual readings) showing I owed them money, hence I could not change because I owed them money - a vicous circle!
Report this content Phil298 Written on: 29/10/2014
I had the same problems with ovo, they got the meter readings wrong,I was on eco7 and they were billing me rate 1 for rate 2 and rate 2 for rate 1, this ran up a large bill which they were going to take me to court for, in the end I borrowed the money to get rid of them, now 4 months after me leaving them they are pursuing me for another £165 which they say is for the energy I used in the transition stage to the new company, yet my calculations only come to £70??. get rid of them ASAP they are the worse of the worse. Good luck.
Report this content ebok Written on: 31/10/2014
Sorry see answer for Bluevauxall - above... 28/10/14 intended for you Good Luck!
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