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“The worst company”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Amirm186 on 28/05/2018

Had previous problems with them, I thought they would have changed by now, even worse, you must record there calls, but better don’t use E-on. to much to list for E-on complaints BEWARE !,!,!,!,!,!,! STAY AWAY

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 20/06/2018

Hello Amirm186 and thank you for your review.

What's happened to make you feel this way? Have you gone down our complaints path? If you have and remain unhappy, have you considered going to the Energy Ombudsman for an independent review? The Ombudsman's findings are binding on us but not on you. They don't charge customers to investigate complaints so might be worth your time to try this. There's more information about how to involve the Ombudsman on our website.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Rip off”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Subash8378 on 19/05/2018

I chose e.on cause it was a nice deal of £73 a month for dual fuel energy. I could understand if the bill had gone up by another £10-£20 even if i had used extra energy, but getting billed more than twice the amount i’m paying? (£162 per month to be exact) which they said it is an estimated. Gave them the readings and was on £135CR, 9 days later gave another reading and this time i owe them £2.62. I mean how??? I dont what kind of system they use to monitor but i think they treating everyone badly. Also read the some of the reviews online, not one of them were positive, all very poor reviews. If anyone is thinking of choosing e.on i suggest don’t. Really bad experience with this one. Never coming back to e.on.

Eonhelp's Response to Subash8378's Review

Written on: 22/05/2018

Hello Subash8378 and thank you for your review.

It sounds like it was the estimated bills that caused the changes. It's always best to make sure bills are based on accurate readings and we provide various ways for customers to send them. This includes online through our website, phone app or Live Chat service; by phone or text, email or letter. The more readings we have, the more accurate accounts are.

Thank you for letting us have accurate readings. We'll have used these to rebill the account and this initially resulted in the credit balance of £135. The second set of readings will have covered the energy used from the time of the rebill up to the date these readings were given leaving a debit balance of £2.62. This has brought your account back up to date and shows you're on track for as near as possible to a zero balance by the time of the annual payment review.

Don't know if you're aware but we're rolling out Smart Meters. These send us readings automatically via electronic messages. Saves you the hassle. They're not available everywhere yet but we're aiming to offer them to all our customers by 2020. There's no charge to fit one and they come with an energy display to help you keep track of how much you're using. If you think this might help, you can register for one online through our website. We'll be in touch to see when we're able to fit them.

Also, if you've registered with our website, there are a couple of useful tools to help you keep on top of your account and to prevent unwelcome shocks. By popping in readings, you can use Real Time Billing to check the balance that would come about or even create a bill there and then.

There's the Direct Debit Manager too. This gives you more control over the monthly payments including being able to change the amount to better suit different circumstances. Provided the account is billed up to the latest meter readings, payments can be changed by up to 20 per cent up or down. By up to 5 per cent up or down without readings. Before confirming the new amount, we'll let you know by how much we expect the account to be in credit/debit if the payments are changed but usage doesn't alter as expected. There are more details on our website.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“A POSITIVE REVIEW FOR A CHANGE”

★★★★★

written by eddduck1948 on 05/03/2018

I have returned to Eon (was with them for 6 years) after a couple of years with a `Green Energy Supplier`. I left them as they stopped paper bills. My switch 4 months ago went with no hitches. The website is superb - allowing you to change DD amount - pay lump sums AND change to the latest cheapest deal that is available - without exit fees. I am paying about the same on a 1 year fix as most of the compare site prices (which are usually small suppliers who ask you to pay up front AND keep your balance in credit). Also they were quick with an email about adding my wife's name. With 5 million customers I suppose there would be some problems with some accounts, but the years i have been with them i couldn't fault them at all.

Eonhelp's Response to eddduck1948's Review

Written on: 23/03/2018

Hello eddduck1948 and thank you for your review.

Thank you also for your kind comments. They're really appreciated.

I'm glad we've been looking after you and you're using your online account so well. There's a new website format being released next week to give customers even more of a tailored service. Don't worry, all the features you're used to will still be available. The Direct Debit Manager, payment tool and tariff switching will stay the same.

Jut a quick heads up when changing tariff. You can switch to any of our tariffs at any time without picking up an exit fee. These only apply when changing supplier and then if outside the tariff renewal window (open 49 calendar days before the tariff ends until 20 working days after). You can also forward switch to a tariff through our website by up to 52 days in the future. No need to worry if the chosen tariff is removed from sale before this. Once a future date has been chosen, it'll be locked in and you'll still be able to go on to the tariff on the chosen date.

Thanks again for the kind words eddduck1948 and hope this is of interest.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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Eddduck1948's Response to eddduck1948's Review

Written on: 30/08/2018

Eddduck has now moved to Bulb as i found their prices were lower than my fixed EON tariff. Also i felt i was going to be ` forced` to have a smart meter.

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Eonhelp's reply to Eddduck1948's Comment

Written on: 02/11/2018

Sorry for the late reply eddduck1948. Only just spotted your follow up post. Sorry, too, to lose you.

Smart meters are optional and customers can refuse to have them fitted. This is an industry wide rule letting you continue with a conventional meter whoever the supplier. Can I ask why you don't like smart meters? Totally appreciate earlier versions had issues particularly losing smart capabilities when changing supplier. This has been sorted now and the latest types - SMETS2 - let customers change supplier and keep their smart features.

Next year we're also looking to remotely upgrade many of a previous version already out there - SMETS1 - so customers with these models can change supplier and stay smart.

I realise, as you've switched, this is largely irrelevant. Thought it might be of interest as all suppliers are involved with the smart roll-out.

Sorry again I missed your reply eddduck1948.

Malc

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“Took a day off for installation of the meter and no...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Chammi on 27/02/2018

I am working in a professional field and I had to take a day off for the appointment to install a meter , they had two weeks to let me know that appointment is cancelled , 2 minutes before the time slot that rang me and said it’s cancelled, I’m very disappointed now and I will go further as possible with this.. Lichfield customer

Eonhelp's Response to Chammi's Review

Written on: 23/03/2018

Hello Chammi and thank you for your review.

I'm sorry we weren't able to keep the appointment we had originally arranged. Depending on the circumstances, you might be due a payment under our Guaranteed Standards of Service.

There are certain standards of service you can expect when dealing with us including doing what we say we will. If we don't, we'll make a payment of £30 to say sorry. For instance, where it's our fault a meter appointment fails, we'll pay £30 within 10 working days regardless of whether or not you complain. If we don't do this within the 10 working days, we'll make the original payment plus an additional payment of £30 because it's late. There's more information about this on our website under Guaranteed Standards of Service.

I'm not saying this applies to your situation Chammi as I don't know the full details of what happened and why we couldn't attend as planned. It's certainly worth asking the question though.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“2yrs for a refund”

★☆☆☆☆

written by fisel67 on 19/01/2018

I have been waiting almost 2yrs for a refund from this company their service is terrible, called again now told will have cheque in 10 days , just not good enough eon in fact it is very very bad. would never deal with them again and advise no one else to as well.

Eonhelp's Response to fisel67's Review

Written on: 31/01/2018

Hello fisel67 and thank you for your review.

Two years for a refund is most unusual. Provided everything is right (usage billed to the latest meter readings, credit on the account etc), they're usually put through within a few days. A couple of weeks at the most. Why was your refund delayed for so long? What was it for?

Sorry for the questions fisel67 but without more information it's very difficult to explain further.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Switch to bulb and get £50 and they pay exit fees”

★☆☆☆☆

written by matthewbest on 11/12/2017

‪Bulb.co.uk/refer/matthew9969‬ use my link and get £50 free when you sign up plus save lots compared to the big six They answer your calls straight away and they are 100% green energy and they come out as one of the cheapest. They pay any early exit fees aswell.

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“Incompetent, dysfunctional, hopeless.”

★☆☆☆☆

written by riggers386 on 14/11/2017

I've been with this shower of dysfunctional idiots for less than two weeks - but I've had enough. Paying the £60 penalty to say goodbye and good riddance is cheap enough - they are utterly, absolutely and completely incompetent. In the two weeks I've been with them, I've had to contact them numerous times to give meter readings. Yet every time I logon, I'm asked for meter readings. I even got a telephone call the other day from one of their advisors, assuring me that it had all been sorted out. I later got an email confirming [Quote] ".....WE CONTACTED YOUR EXISTING SUPPLIER TO ARRANGE YOUR TRANSFER TO US.... WE USED THE READINGS YOU GAVE US. THANK YOU." I logged on to confirm that everything has been updated - to be asked not only for meter readings again - but reminding me to submit ANOTHER meter reading between 20/12/2017 and 02/01/2018! I HAVE A SMART METER - FITTED BY EON - APRIL 2016 - WHY THE HELL ARE THEY ASKING ME FOR METER READINGS? As I was starting to type my message to them on their 'contact us' page, WHEN a pop up appeared, inviting me to chat online. I filled in all the details, expecting to be able to chat to someone online, ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO ADVISORS AVAILABLE - advisors (I am advised,) are available to chat online between the hours of 8.0 am and 8.00pm Monday to Friday. This was at 5.30pm. I had tried yesterday (Monday) at lunchtime, and got the same message. So I tried to email them with the attachment showing the email from them, which confirms they have my readings. To do that, I clicked on the link to send an email with an attachment. Even that doesn't work - it just takes me to my email page - without showing their address. Seems they can't get anything to work. Today, I got another call from one of their advisors, but missed it. Out of courtesy, I returned the call - only to be answered by a recorded message, telling me to ring the generally available number on their website (so obviously I wouldn't speak to the same advisor who called.) I was given no other option before the call terminated abruptly. If this is how it goes with this lot - If this is how they treat their (NEW) customers, I don't look forward to spending the next 12 months trying to communicate with a bunch of idiots who simply cannot organise something as simple as updating a customer's details and make it perfectly clear that they don't wish to be contacted by customers, then frankly I've had enough already. I'm switching to another supplier - penalty accepted - they're welcome to it - it'll be worth it to see the back of them and never have to contact them again. EON and I will NEVER do business again.

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“No consideration”

★☆☆☆☆

written by 410Holt on 01/11/2017

We as a family were shocked to discover the ammount our late Mum was paying through Direct Debit to this company for electricity...the bill was settled after the probate...nine months later her house which had been empty throughout this time was sold...the final bill for electricity that had not been used came to £223.00...shocking....throughout this time they badgered the executor of the will each month pressing to carry on paying the Direct Debit which would have amounted to around £800, they then transferred the matter over to their Solicitor who also made regular contact on payment unlike the Water Board who were marvellous and no final bill

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“Opening meter reading issues etc..”

★☆☆☆☆

written by pjon on 26/09/2017

I mistakenly decided to change gas and electricity supplier based on price alone. How daft I was! After receiving ther usual welcome e-mails they asked for my meter readings prior to the change. I submitted these. Sadly, it would seem these readings have not registered and are not available when I log into my account. All I get is a message asking for my meter readings which I have repeatedly tried to submit. The gas reading was o.k. but their system would not accept the elect. reading. Now after contcting them and giving my elect. reading over the phone, the gas reading has disappeared. As for contacting them, it would appear that their preferred method it either through messages online or throught the website. Phone numbers are hidden and when you find the CS number be prepaed for at least a 30 min wait to not be answered. The online chat is never avaialable. I sent message via the website, 5 days later I'm still waiting for the courtesy of a reply. I eventually made contact by raising a complaint which shouldn't be necessary. My advice - totally avoid E-on if you want good customer service. I am seriously considering changing supplier after only 4 days with them. Unfortunately this will mean paying a £60 exit fee, for a 12 month fixed rate, which I think could be well worth it.

Eonhelp's Response to pjon's Review

Written on: 29/09/2017

Hello pjon and I'm sorry you've been unhappy with the experience you've had with us so far.

You're right about the phone waits. These haven't been what we would've liked recently and we're working to put this right. This includes taking on more advisors to help plug the gaps. We've also opened another Call Centre in Glasgow. I also agree about the delays replying to emails. We're currently working through a large backlog and replies are currently going out after about 10 days. Again, this isn't good enough and I'm sorry you haven't received your reply yet.

I'm surprised, though, you haven't been able to use our online Live Chat service. This is usually available between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 6pm on Saturdays. Although we have had a few system issues in the last few days and, if you tried then, you wouldn't have been able to use this service. These issues are now fixed and I've just checked and advisors are available online.

On the same 'contact us' page where you go to use Live Chat is a link to our phone numbers. It's on the right near the top of the page.

During and immediately after a change of supplier, meter readings can't be entered online as this part of the system is locked down whilst the account comes over. At this point, readings need to be given over the phone or by email or Live Chat. Once the account has fully transferred, you'll be able to enter readings and, if you wish, issue your own bills through our website.

As part of a transfer, various pieces of information pass between the two suppliers and certain industry third parties like the energy distributors, meter readers/operators and the national databases. This can slow down the switch but, don't worry, it won't affect the date we start supplying. This will be as advised. It's just that it takes a bit longer before the account is fully up and running. Once all the information's through, everything will be backdated (billing/tariff) to the supply start date.

Sorry again for all the hassle you've had sorting this pjon.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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Pjon's reply to Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 29/09/2017

But I did submit initial gas and electricity meter readings, in response to an e-mail, on the 16th September. These received no acknowledgement, e.g. thanks for your readings, nor did they display in my account after the transfer of supply date. All that was there in my account log in was a request to submit my readings before the 29th September or I would receive estimated bills.

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Eonhelp's reply to Pjon's Comment

Written on: 03/10/2017

Hello Pjon and thanks for coming back to me.

Meter readings go through one of the industry third parties I mentioned the other day. This happens with every switch regardless of the suppliers involved and can hold things up a little.

The third party is the Data Collector and they check the readings are in line with previous readings held for the property. Once they've confirmed the readings, they'll go to both suppliers to be used on their respective opening and closing bills. This makes sure the same energy is only charged once. Sometimes they make a change and both suppliers need to use these different readings. Again, this prevents a duplication of charges. Usually it goes through within 42 days of the switch. At this point, your online account will be updated too. As I said above, all will be backdated to the Supply Start Date.

Hope this explains the delay Pjon.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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Riggers386's reply to Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 14/11/2017

Online chat DOES NOT WORK - fill in the details - after being invited to chat online - anytime they're supposed to be available - and all you get is 'online service OFFLINE"

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Riggers386's Response to pjon's Review

Written on: 14/11/2017

Have had exactly the same issue - I've just contacted them to inform them I'm changing supplier - £60 penalty accepted - it's worth it. German 'efficiency'??? What a joke.

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“Extortionate standard rates!!!”

★☆☆☆☆

written by KrystalDuffy93 on 26/08/2017

When we moved house about a year ago E.on Energy was the residing supplier at the time, shortly after we moved in we changed to N Power. A year down the line we have just been landed with the final bill for a period of 22 days of electricity and a few more on the gas. Guess what, the rate for that period came to, £333; this was summer time guys!!!! What do they think they are doing, what do they think I am, a millionaire or something? Customer service is very poor with E.on Energy, we had nothing but trouble from start to finish. I certainly wouldn't be recommending them to anybody else. We are now using a prepaid smart meter and it is certainly the way forward as you can at least manage the finance and you don't have to worry about meter readings, they are collected electronically over wireless. (Only 1 or 2 companies are offering prepaid smart meters currently, 1 are using 1 of them, a company called Utilita) If you are looking for customer service par excellence then I suggest you look elsewhere.

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 30/08/2017

Hello KrystalDuffy93 and sorry you weren't happy with the service you received whilst you were with us.

With a change of supplier, it's the new supplier who drives the switch. They're responsible for letting the old supplier have the meter readings they intend to start their account from. The old supplier uses the same readings to close their account and issue a final bill.

These readings go through a third party who checks they're in line with past usage for the property. Sometimes a change is made and both suppliers need to use the same readings on their respective opening/closing bills. This stops the same energy from being charged twice. Sometimes, it can mean paying one supplier for more units than expected but this is balanced out by paying the other supplier for fewer units.

We'll have closed your account to the meter readings given us by npower. I'd check these readings are the same ones npower have used to start their account. If you're unhappy with these readings, they can be challenged through an industry wide procedure known as an Agreed Reads Dispute (ARD). Here, the two suppliers re-agree the opening/closing readings and re-submit them.

The difference needs to be above set thresholds before an ARD can be used. These thresholds are 250 units for electricity and 45/125 units for a 4 dial imperial/5 dial metric gas meter. You'll also need two sets of readings taken seven days apart.

Sorry again you weren't happy with our service KrystalDuffy93.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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Coniferclose's Comment

Written on: 30/08/2017

Of course, all the usual sales talk. But that doesn't alter the fact that the standard rates charged are very extortionate (you have obviously missed my point on my review). What we are challenging isn't the meter readings but the unit rates charged. Maybe someone at some point within E.on Energy will actually re look at this case for us as it is certainly far from settled in its current state.

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Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 31/08/2017

Hello Coniferclose and sorry I didn't talk about prices when responding to KrystalDuffy93's review about a final bill following a change of supplier. This was because the prices on this bill are set whereas it might be possible to challenge the meter readings.

As the account was only with us for 22 days, it will have been billed on our standard Energy Plan tariff. Although this is our most expensive tariff, it doesn't have any restrictions like exit fees. This leaves customers free to change supplier without penalty. There are other tariffs available but these tend to be contracted products with set terms. As such, we need to talk to customers before putting them on to these tariffs as they need to agree to the relevant terms.

Even though Energy Plan is more expensive than other tariffs, it's unlikely the price difference alone would lead to a £333 bill over 22 days. Usage, though, could lead to this and that's why I concentrated on the meter readings the bill is based on. As I said in my earlier reply, provided the difference is above set thresholds, these readings can be challenged. Given the amount you mention, I suspect these thresholds don't apply and you'll be able to challenge the readings used if you wish.

With our standard prices, we didn't have any increases between January 2014 and April 2017. We were even able to lower gas prices twice during this time. We also had available a number of heavily discounted tariffs although, as above, these had certain set terms that wouldn't have been suitable to someone wanting to change supplier quickly after moving in.

Market conditions have led to us reviewing all our products and prices. For this reason, I recommend that customers pop their usage in kWh into the independent price comparison sites to see a full overview of the market.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Worst ever”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Mercedes187 on 09/08/2017

Seems they like to break in when your not there to do they're so called meter check, never go with them

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 30/08/2017

Hello Mercedes187 and thanks for your review.

From what you say, I suspect we've had to carry out a formal meter inspection to make sure all's okay. We've an obligation to check that your meter is recording accurately and is safe. This happens when we haven't been able to physically see the meter for 2 years or more.

The inspection itself is the same as that done every time a meter reader visits. Provided the meters have been read in the last two years, there should be no need to go down this route. It's only when we haven't seen the meter that this kicks in.

On these visits, we check we have the right details for your meter; that it's in good condition and not damaged or worn in any way; there's no smell of gas and the pipes are in good order; the meter hasn't been tampered with; there's no pitch leaks (a thick black substance used to insulate some meters); and, above all, it's safe and functional.

We don't just turn up though. Once the meter is flagged on our systems as not being checked for about 2 years, we'll contact you to ask to make an appointment. We send out three letters, seven days apart. Where we have the relevant details, these letters are supported with phone calls, texts and emails.

Where we can't make contact and as a last resort, we'll apply to the Courts for a warrant to inspect the meter. We cannot ignore these situations as we've a duty of care to make sure our customers are safe and being charged accurately. We've also responsibilities under the Health Security regulations and industry rules. Not to do this would put us in breach of these regulations.

These rules apply to all suppliers. Where there's been a change of supplier, previous suppliers let the new provider know when they last physically saw the meter. This is part of the switching process.

Hope this helps explain Mercedes187.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Rubbish firm”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Liana410 on 07/08/2017

I have been on hold twice for over 15 minutes to move house - I have not got an Eon account and need to check what is happening about previous home-owners. It is terrible customer service. Even if the care team personally were wonderful I would never use this firm. It is costing me money just trying to speak to a human being.

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 30/08/2017

Hello Liana410 and I'm sorry you've struggled to speak to us.

As I mentioned earlier today in reply to Kochqc454, I agree, call waiting times aren't acceptable at the moment and we need to seriously improve. To help make things better, we're currently taking on and training more advisors so we can plug the gaps.

With your particular query, we've a specialist Home Moves team who look after customers moving in and out of properties. Contact details are on our website. There's also an online form you can use to let us have details of the move. Once received, we'll close the account for the old occupier and open a new one for you.

There's also information on our website about the various tariffs we've available that might save you a bit of money. If you're thinking of changing supplier, make sure you go on to a tariff without exit fees. These leave you free to switch away at any time without penalty.

Our Home Moves team also have advisors on our online Live Chat service as well as our social media channels, twitter and Facebook (private messages can be used to protect your security if you use these channels).

Sorry again for the difficulties talking to us Liana410 and hope you soon settle in to your new home.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Very poor customer service.”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Kochqc454 on 06/08/2017

Impossible to get hold of. Endless hours on hold and anytime of the day. Switched from this supplier as soon as I could and was happy to see the end of them.

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 30/08/2017

Hello Kochqc454 and sorry to lose you but I agree. Call waiting times haven't been what we would've liked of late. No excuses, we're aware this isn't good enough and are working to put it right. This includes taking on more advisors to fill the gaps.

Although this is no longer of any use to you, for the benefit of others, thought I'd mention some of the other ways customers can contact us which might save the hassle of waiting on the phone. On our website, there's our relatively new online Live Chat service. Advisors are online from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and between 8am and 6pm Saturdays.

On the same website page, there's a link to our email service. There are our social media channels too. Advisors are on our twitter and Facebook feeds at similar times to the Live Chatters.

Totally understand, if customers need a specialist area of the business, phone might still be the best way. There are a number of different phone numbers on our website in the 'contact us' section. Although there are still lengthy wait times on some of these numbers, it's not necessarily the case with them all.

Sorry again to lose you Kochqc454 but hope that this shows we are listening to what our customers are telling us.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“New Home Owner”

★★★★★

written by 228Black on 05/07/2017

I have just brought a new home and the previous owner was set up with Eon. I visited their webisite, typed the address and Eon highlighted the preious owner was a customer. I spoke to the Online CHAT service and had written communication with the person I dealt with. He took some deatils, issued me a letter and also a confirmation email for me to check their rates and services so I can now choose the plan for me. All done within 10 minutes from log-on to good-bye.

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 25/07/2017

Hello 228Black and many thanks for your review.

Glad all went well when you spoke to us and that we've set up an account so you can easily change tariff or supplier. There are other online services available to help you manage your account. These include being able to enter meter readings, issue your own bill, set up and look after a Monthly Direct Debit and keep an eye on your usage so you only use what you need.

To take advantage of these services and if you haven't already, you'll need to register with our website. This is easy and can be done fairly quickly.

Thanks again for the review 228Black and hope this helps. Also hope you've settled in to your new home and will be very happy there.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Useless website, pathetic customer service.”

★☆☆☆☆

written by McKenzieac217 on 26/06/2017

Website is useless, wouldn't recognise my customer account number, wouldn't allow me to pay my bill. Customer 'service' by telephone is likewise useless, you'll be kept hanging on the phone endlessly, when you finally get through staff are dismissive and impolite. They need to seriously get their act together, in this day and age in a competitive, incompetence is unacceptable.

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 30/06/2017

Hello McKenzieac217 and sorry you don't like our website. Also sorry the advisors you spoke to weren't more polite.

To register, you only need the account number and post code plus an email address. The account number will be on your bills. If you don't have a bill handy, let us know and we'll tell you the number. To keep your account safe, we'll ask you to confirm some details. This is to make sure we're actually talking to you. These can include your name, the full address and post code, the way you pay, your date of birth, a registered email address or a phone number.

To save you hanging on the phone, we've an online Live Chat service. This is available from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and between 8am and 6pm Saturdays. You don't need to have registered with our website to use this.

When registering, make sure there are no spaces when entering the account number but leave a space in the middle of the post code. On the next page, pop in your email address twice, tick the Terms and Conditions box and then 'continue.' We'll send you an email with a link.

Click on this link and you'll be taken to a page where you can set a password. This password must be at least six characters long with no spaces or symbols. The password is also case sensitive and must contain at least one letter and one number.

Once you've done this, you'll have successfully registered with our website and will be logged in to your online account. This will give you access to the various tools and facilities on the website including making payments, entering meter readings, producing a bill, changing tariff, setting up and managing a Monthly Direct Debit plus more.

You can, though, pay online without registering with our website. To do this, please go to 'My Account' at the top of the screen and choose 'make a payment.'

Hope this helps point you in the right direction McKenzieac217.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep


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“Switching Supplier”

★☆☆☆☆

written by Clark496 on 17/06/2017

I am in the process of switching from Scottish Power to E.on via USwitch. The process should be seamless, but I have found it to be far from that. As of 13 June 2017 I am still unable to verify my exact closing / opening balances with the two respective companies. I have contacted E.on on several occasions to verify opening metre readings etc, and to set up my on-line account, but owing to them not supplying me with an account number and their online system being down (13 June 2017) and predicted to be down for 24 hours, I am still unable to set up an online account to submit and verify metre readings. I have used their on-line chat service (disconnected twice halfway through conversations) and waited fro an eternity on their telephone system. So far so bad with this company. I have been asked to wait a further 24 hours to see if I can set up my account on-line, the explanation given being that 'ALL' companies have website issues with their systems going down. I am regretting my decision to move from what was an acceptable, but somewhat expensive supplier to a cheaper, but very poor quality supplier. It is always recommended that people re-evaluate and switch suppliers regularly, but I get the feeling energy companies still try to make this process difficult to discourage people seeking cheaper tariffs.

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 22/06/2017

Hello Clark496 and I'm sorry you've had so many difficulties with your switch.

We certainly did have significant issues with our website last week and they did take longer to sort than expected. Our Live Chat service works through the website and was similarly impacted. As the website failed, Live Chat discussions were automatically taken down too. All's back up and running now.

Account numbers are created as soon as we receive a request to join us. We can soon let you know what it is if you're still waiting for the number. It'll also be included with the Welcome Pack we send.

With a change of supplier, it's important the old supplier closes their account to the same readings we use to start our account. This makes sure the same energy is only charged once. It's our responsibility to send these readings to the old supplier. They go through a third party who checks they're in line with past usage for the property. Once the readings have been confirmed, they'll go to both suppliers to be used on their respective opening and closing bills.

Switches usually complete in about two and half weeks. This will be your supply start date but it'll take longer before the account itself is fully up and running. As well as the readings above, we also need to let other third parties know about the change of supplier. These include the energy distributors, meter operators, national databases and meter readers. This is done via a series of electronic messages.

Once the account is fully live, the billing and chosen tariff will be backdated to the supply start date. Also, if you've registered with our website, there'll be certain features you're unable to use until the account is fully live. Once you've registered with our website, you'll be able to see how things are going through the 'Track My Switch' tool.

Thank you for joining us Clark496 and sorry again for the difficulties you've had.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Avoid avoid avoid ”

★☆☆☆☆

written by TrippTempleton125 on 14/06/2017

Avoid them, they will do nothing but cause you stress thro their incompetence and once your signed up they can caus you years worth of problems with their childish approach to your credit file. They have over five years caused me endless sleepless nights and almost lost me a half a million pound property deal. Eventually I contacted their CEO when I explained that 4years of ongoing incompetence and a number of close shaves £37 compensation was not acceptable and refused to be bullied they again blacklisted my credit. But I'm not being bullied by theses incompetents and am taking them to regulators I am in the process of setting up a dedicated website to destroy this company so no one has to go thro my horrendous experiences

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 16/06/2017

Hello TrippTempleton125 and I'm sorry we've made you feel this way.

Given what you say, it looks like you're at the end of our complaints process. If this is the case, you're doing the right thing in going to the Energy Ombudsman. The Ombudsman will ask us for your case notes and carry out a full and independent investigation. They'll report back to both you and us. Whilst their findings are binding on us, they're not on you leaving you free to seek further advice and assistance if necessary.

If we have reached the end of our complaints process, we'll send you a Final Resolution Offer Letter (also known as a deadlock letter). This will detail our final position and will help when approaching the Ombudsman. There's more information about how we look after complaints on our website.

Hopefully, with the Ombudsman's help, we can find an acceptable resolution for you.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Just the Job”

★★★★★

written by 172Cooley on 05/06/2017

I have been with eon for many years and have had zero problems. Sometimes have had to wait a couple of minutes to get through on the phone but probably shorter than many call centres. Received a letter re changing my gas meter, rang the number given, phone answered straight away, very personable lady made an appointment at my convenience and explained about the option of having smart meters installed and was up front about them possibly not working if I wanted to change supplier. Engineer arrived early and was very polite and carried out the work quickly and efficiently with no problems. Very impressed

Eonhelp's Comment

Written on: 16/06/2017

That's great 172Cooley. Glad all went as it should and many thanks for taking the time to post this review.

You're right about smart meters possibly losing smart functions following a change of supplier. Our advisors are trained to let customers know about this possibility before confirming a meter exchange.

The loss of smart functions is only temporary until all suppliers use a centralised database. This is the Data Communications Company (DCC) and they'll look after the Smart network for all suppliers. They'll pass meter readings to the current supplier. Not sure when this will be in place. The aim is for customers to be able to switch supplier without losing smart capability. To help with this, we're also looking at a new type of smart meter as well as adapting existing meters to make changing supplier with smart more straightforward.

Thanks again for the positive review 172Cooley and hope the information is of interest. Have a good weekend.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Never read metres, charge £100s per month.”

★☆☆☆☆

written by DeborahDay on 04/05/2017

This is a very money orientated aggressive company. I was with them for just over two years paying £228 per month for a four bedroom house. When I decided to leave them I was told my final bill was just under £1000 which I paid to get away from them. Months later I received a second final bill for over £1000. They haven't even bothered to read the meter and keep quoting terms and conditions. They then put me through to a very aggressive legal team. I have to go to court for this bill and have no money for legal assistance. Do not under any circumstances use this company, I wish that I had read the reviews before I ever went near them.

Eonhelp's Response to DeborahDay's Review

Written on: 05/05/2017

Hello DeborahDay and I'm sorry you weren't happy with the way we looked after your account.

When you switched to another supplier, was the first final bill estimated? If I might explain.

It's the new supplier that drives a switch. They let the third parties within the energy industry involved with the supply know about the changed circumstances. These include the energy distributors, meter operators, national databases, meter readers and data management. As part of this, they send the meter readings they intend to use to start their account to the old supplier. The old supplier uses the same readings to close their account and issue a final bill.

These readings go via a third party (Data Management) who checks that they're in line with previous readings held for the property. This can sometimes result in a delay. After a time, an estimated final bill will be issued. Once we receive verified readings from the third party, we'll rebill to these. Not saying this happened here, it's just something that can happen and will result in a second revised final bill being issued.

The same readings will also be sent to the new supplier who'll use them to start their account. It's important both the old and new supplier end/start their accounts to the same readings. This makes sure the same energy is only charged once.

We're happy to accept meter readings from customers and provide various ways for them to be sent. This includes online through our website, phone app or Live Chat service, by phone or text, email or letter. The more readings we have, the more accurate accounts are. From what you say, I suspect we issued a number of estimated bills where we had under-estimated the amount of energy being used. This would've meant the Monthly Direct Debit wasn't covering the actual costs of this energy and resulted in a catch up once we had accurate meter readings.

I'm speculating a lot here DeborahDay and sorry if I'm off track.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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“Bunch of incompetants”

★☆☆☆☆

written by AngryDan on 18/04/2017

In 2014, I found I was approx. 1400 pounds in credit as result of e-on failure to adjust, my direct debit. I asked for 800 pounds immediate refund. After much argument, I was eventually informed that e-on computer had failed to register the night time readings on my single economy 7 meter which had 2 EMPAN numbers (for which I was being charged 2 monthly standing charges) and I had not been charged for the night readings for 2 years. E-on refused to honour their commitment under the power suppliers "code of conduct" which states as a result of their error, they are not entitled to claim for charges dating back more then 1 year. E-on refused on the basis that this only applies for accounts in arrears and not to those in credit. I complained to the ombudsman who, although supposed to be independent, receive their funds for the power companies they are supposed to be investigating and they found in favour of e-on. E-on informed me that my meter was out of date but they did not have stocks of economy 7 meters, so I was persuaded to change to economy 10 meter. I tried to change my supplier to Ovo-energy, but e-on blocked the change. I recently received a huge bill from e-on, which is about 3 times my usual amount and was told the it occurred as they had failed to bill me for nearly 2 years. I complained and they conceded not to charge me dating back more that 1 year. Nevertheless, my bill is still at least twice my usual amount. I am now, again, in the process of changing to Ovo back to economy 7 smart meter. I wait to see the obstructions put up be e-on.

Eonhelp's Response to AngryDan's Review

Written on: 20/04/2017

Hello and hope you don't mind if I speculate a little.

From what you've said, I don't think the old meter was a straightforward Economy 7. It sounds like it was Heatwise with Economy 7. These were designed mainly for all electric properties with storage heaters and electric water immersion heaters. They were set up to give 10 hours of cheaper off peak electricity during every 24 hours for heating and hot water. This was split into 3 time slots during the afternoon, in the evening and at night. This was the Heatwise part.

To work, the meter will have been wired into the heating/water heating circuits. Unless manually overridden, this lets the meter automatically turn the heating on during the off peak periods and off again afterwards.

The Heatwise will have been part of a conventional Economy 7 so, as well as cheaper electricity for heating, you'll have had 7 continuous hours of off peak electricity at night for all usage. There'll have been one meter with 5 different readings. Two for normal usage (day and night) plus three more to record heating usage coming through the dedicated circuits. This is why there were two MPANs - one for the Economy 7 and a second for the Heatwise. Originally each MPAN had a daily standing charge but we took away the Heatwise one on 18 January 14. Although your bills would still have shown it, the charge was set at zero.

Heatwise with Economy 7 is no longer available. A direct replacement is Economy 10. These are wired into the relevant heating circuits in the same way as the old Heatwise so the heating/hot water can be used as under the old metering set up. One difference is, with the new Economy 10 meters, all electricity used during the 10 off peak hours is charged at the cheaper prices.

Conventional Economy 7 meters are still available and you could've had one fitted at no charge. It may, though, not have suited the heating at your home. A common complaint with storage heaters is a tendency to leak heat and to cool down too early. This is why the industry came up with multi rate meters like Heatwise and Economy 10. As above, as well as an off peak night period, these meters charge up in the afternoon and evening. This ‘tops up’ the stored heat to help properties stay warm throughout the day. With Economy 7, all the off peak hours are in one block at night so no 'top ups' during the day. Sometimes, customers need to arrange and pay for a qualified electrician to carry out some re-wiring too. Depends on the circumstances.

Switching objections are sometimes down to a metering issue. If there are still two MPANs registered on the national database all suppliers use to put switches through, your new supplier needs to apply for both. Often they only apply for one and this automatically leads to an objection. Although, if the Economy 10 meter only has two readings, one of your two MPANs can be cancelled. We can do this for you. Once done, the switch should go through.

I'm sorry we didn't send you a bill for nearly two years but pleased it appears we were able to apply the Billing Code. As you say, where this code applies, we won't charge for any unbilled energy used more than 12 months from the point the problem was fixed.

Sorry, too, if my speculation is wide of the mark.

Malc

E.ON Company Rep

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