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Electricity disablement suspended what does this mean I have credit on the meter?

  • April 30, 2023
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Electricity disablement suspended what does this mean I have credit on the meter 

Best answer by BPLightlog

Updated on 21/07/26 by Abby_OVO

 

Hi @Maddimat that normally means that you are in what’s called friendly credit mode

 

The following topics may also be helpful here:

 

 

 

So long as you had credit remaining before the non-disconnect period started your meters should remain on supply during the designated times. There’ll still be a charge for any energy you used during that time, so please do top up as soon as you can to avoid losing power when these periods end and to cover any energy used during that time.
 

Friendly credit timings per meter type can be found below:

 

If you have a smart meter
 

  • Between 5pm and 9am Monday to Friday

  • Before 9am or after 3pm on Saturday

  • All day on Sunday

  • Easter Sunday, 25 and 26 December, and 1 January

 

If you have a traditional electricity meter

 

  • Between 6pm and 9am on weekdays

  • From 6pm on Friday until 9am on Monday

  • Christmas day


If you have a traditional gas meter
 

Unfortunately, non-disconnect hours don’t cover traditional gas meters. But smart meters offer non-disconnect hours for both gas and electricity. You can find out more about smart meters and getting them installed here.

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  • April 30, 2023

Electricity disablement suspended what is the meaning of this I have credit on the meter 


BPLightlog
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Updated on 21/07/26 by Abby_OVO

 

Hi @Maddimat that normally means that you are in what’s called friendly credit mode

 

The following topics may also be helpful here:

 

 

 

So long as you had credit remaining before the non-disconnect period started your meters should remain on supply during the designated times. There’ll still be a charge for any energy you used during that time, so please do top up as soon as you can to avoid losing power when these periods end and to cover any energy used during that time.
 

Friendly credit timings per meter type can be found below:

 

If you have a smart meter
 

  • Between 5pm and 9am Monday to Friday

  • Before 9am or after 3pm on Saturday

  • All day on Sunday

  • Easter Sunday, 25 and 26 December, and 1 January

 

If you have a traditional electricity meter

 

  • Between 6pm and 9am on weekdays

  • From 6pm on Friday until 9am on Monday

  • Christmas day


If you have a traditional gas meter
 

Unfortunately, non-disconnect hours don’t cover traditional gas meters. But smart meters offer non-disconnect hours for both gas and electricity. You can find out more about smart meters and getting them installed here.


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  • April 30, 2023

Ok but I can't top up on the app I have to call them to say I have topped up then they put it on at their end 


BPLightlog
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  • April 30, 2023

I think the only channels which might be open this bank holiday weekend are their social media

Twitter  -  https://twitter.com/OVOEnergy

Facebook  -  https://www.facebook.com/ovoenergy


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  • April 30, 2023

Ok so why is it in friendly mode not seen it before 


BPLightlog
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  • April 30, 2023

There’s a bit about it here in page 5. It’s meant to keep power on over weekends and bank holidays 

https://help.ovoenergy.com/static/assets/CM-74_OVO-PAYG_SmartBooklets_S1Secure_210x148mm_digital_V9.pdf


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  • April 30, 2023

Ok thanks for your help 


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  • March 14, 2024

I can't open the link to page 5 as I am really confused about all of this. I've just had a new smart meter installed and couldn't get much sense from the online chat with ovo about what it is. 


BPLightlog
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  • March 14, 2024

I can't open the link to page 5 as I am really confused about all of this. I've just had a new smart meter installed and couldn't get much sense from the online chat with ovo about what it is. 

Looks like they’ve moved that page .. will try and find where to

Try here 


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  • March 15, 2024

I can't open the link to page 5 as I am really confused about all of this. I've just had a new smart meter installed and couldn't get much sense from the online chat with ovo about what it is. 

Looks like they’ve moved that page .. will try and find where to

Try here 

 

Does this help @Seren? Please let us know if you have any further issues.


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  • March 15, 2024

Thanks guys