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How does a new non-verbal person set-up an account following a house move?

  • July 6, 2022
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I am a first time tenant who recently moved into a home supplied by OVO but I am receiving bills under the previous tenants account. I am non-verbal and have tried emailing and using the online chat service both of which haven't worked. Is there anyway I can resolve this without calling? The property mangers have already tried to resolve this by calling and explaining all this but the advice has still been to call.

 

I also already looked into switching to a more accommodating service but unfortunately still need to set up an account on OVO before I could do so.

 

PS- I live alone and quite far from any family so getting someone to help would be quite difficult. I also would prefer to not have to rely on such methods.

Best answer by Jess_OVO

Updated on 09/07/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:
 

Help you can find online
 

If you need to do something, or just want to find out more about a certain topic, it's worth taking a look at what you can do on our website. You might find you can get things sorted online here and now.


Online account

There's a lot you can do with an OVO Energy online account – like renewing your energy tariff, giving meter readings, and keeping track of the energy your home uses. And with the OVO Energy app, you can manage your account on the go.


Help guides and forum

Our online help guides have lots of useful information and we're always adding more. And we have a Community forum, where you can post your questions for first-hand advice from other members.


Ways to contact us
 

We have plenty of ways you can get in touch so you can choose what suits you best. It might be you'll want to call us. Or you might prefer one of these other options.

 

Chat to us online

Message an OVO adviser to get help without picking up the phone.

 

Write to us

If you want to spend some time putting together what you want to say, you can email us at hello@ovoenergy.com. Or send us a letter at OVO Mail, PO Box 81428, London, N17 1LB.

 

Use our free service for British Sign Language (BSL) users

SignVideo is a free service that connects BSL users to our advisers through an online interpreter. It's available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

You only need an internet connection and your phone, computer or tablet to use this service. Just go to SignVideo, select OVO Energy and you're ready to go.

 

Have someone talk to us for you

If you’re eligible for our Priority Services Register, you can nominate someone to talk to us on your behalf.


Practical support from Priority Services
 

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is here to ensure help for those who need it. You can sign up if you or anyone in your household might need practical support when it comes to managing your energy. That could be because of a medical reason, you’re pregnant, you have children under 5, you’re over 65, or you don’t read or speak English with confidence.

If you’re eligible, we’ll work out exactly how to support you when you apply. But here are some of the things you can get help with if you're on the register:

  • Free gas safety checks by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Notice of planned power cuts – something that’s especially important if you have medical equipment that needs power.
  • Moving your meter if you find it difficult to read or reach.
  • Sending an engineer to read your meter – you can also ask our OVO engineer to use a password, so you know who you’re letting in.

Get bills in the right format for you

One of the services the PSR includes is getting your  communications, statements, or bills in a way that works for you. This includes getting them by post for no additional charge. We can provide bills and statements in:

  • Black and white
  • Large print
  • Audio
  • Braille

We can even give you a call to read out your bills and statements to you if you prefer. And we can send any written communication to you and/or a family member or carer.

You'll find more about all the help we offer and how you can apply to be on the register on our Priority Services page.
 

Support if you’re deaf or have hearing loss
 

Interpreter service
 

We’ve teamed up with SignVideo to provide a free online BSL interpreting service available from Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Use the button below to connect with a BSL interpreter to let them know what you need help with. They’ll feed your questions to us and get back to you with the answers. You don’t need any special equipment or training to use this, you can access it anywhere with an internet connection on any device (computers, tablets, mobiles etc.).
 

First time using a BSL service?
 

Just click the button below, download the SignVideo Live plug-in and create your account.

Hi @philipn and thank you for raising this important issue here.

 

Just to double-check have you attempted creating your new account online here. This would be our initial advice to anyone moving in to a home we supply as we can’t set up and account via webchat or email at the moment.

 

If there are any technical issues which might prevent you creating your account online, then it would be necessary to contact us on the phone. Do you have a friend or family member who might be able to help with this? We’ve got more advice on adding a secondary contact to help with managing your account in the topic below:
 

 

12 replies

Jess_OVO
OVO Staff
Jess_OVOSolved
OVO Staff
July 7, 2022

Updated on 09/07/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:
 

Help you can find online
 

If you need to do something, or just want to find out more about a certain topic, it's worth taking a look at what you can do on our website. You might find you can get things sorted online here and now.


Online account

There's a lot you can do with an OVO Energy online account – like renewing your energy tariff, giving meter readings, and keeping track of the energy your home uses. And with the OVO Energy app, you can manage your account on the go.


Help guides and forum

Our online help guides have lots of useful information and we're always adding more. And we have a Community forum, where you can post your questions for first-hand advice from other members.


Ways to contact us
 

We have plenty of ways you can get in touch so you can choose what suits you best. It might be you'll want to call us. Or you might prefer one of these other options.

 

Chat to us online

Message an OVO adviser to get help without picking up the phone.

 

Write to us

If you want to spend some time putting together what you want to say, you can email us at hello@ovoenergy.com. Or send us a letter at OVO Mail, PO Box 81428, London, N17 1LB.

 

Use our free service for British Sign Language (BSL) users

SignVideo is a free service that connects BSL users to our advisers through an online interpreter. It's available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

You only need an internet connection and your phone, computer or tablet to use this service. Just go to SignVideo, select OVO Energy and you're ready to go.

 

Have someone talk to us for you

If you’re eligible for our Priority Services Register, you can nominate someone to talk to us on your behalf.


Practical support from Priority Services
 

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is here to ensure help for those who need it. You can sign up if you or anyone in your household might need practical support when it comes to managing your energy. That could be because of a medical reason, you’re pregnant, you have children under 5, you’re over 65, or you don’t read or speak English with confidence.

If you’re eligible, we’ll work out exactly how to support you when you apply. But here are some of the things you can get help with if you're on the register:

  • Free gas safety checks by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Notice of planned power cuts – something that’s especially important if you have medical equipment that needs power.
  • Moving your meter if you find it difficult to read or reach.
  • Sending an engineer to read your meter – you can also ask our OVO engineer to use a password, so you know who you’re letting in.

Get bills in the right format for you

One of the services the PSR includes is getting your  communications, statements, or bills in a way that works for you. This includes getting them by post for no additional charge. We can provide bills and statements in:

  • Black and white
  • Large print
  • Audio
  • Braille

We can even give you a call to read out your bills and statements to you if you prefer. And we can send any written communication to you and/or a family member or carer.

You'll find more about all the help we offer and how you can apply to be on the register on our Priority Services page.
 

Support if you’re deaf or have hearing loss
 

Interpreter service
 

We’ve teamed up with SignVideo to provide a free online BSL interpreting service available from Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Use the button below to connect with a BSL interpreter to let them know what you need help with. They’ll feed your questions to us and get back to you with the answers. You don’t need any special equipment or training to use this, you can access it anywhere with an internet connection on any device (computers, tablets, mobiles etc.).
 

First time using a BSL service?
 

Just click the button below, download the SignVideo Live plug-in and create your account.

Hi @philipn and thank you for raising this important issue here.

 

Just to double-check have you attempted creating your new account online here. This would be our initial advice to anyone moving in to a home we supply as we can’t set up and account via webchat or email at the moment.

 

If there are any technical issues which might prevent you creating your account online, then it would be necessary to contact us on the phone. Do you have a friend or family member who might be able to help with this? We’ve got more advice on adding a secondary contact to help with managing your account in the topic below:
 

 

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philipnAuthor
Rank 2
July 7, 2022

Hi @Jess_OVO 

 

The issue is I am receiving bills addressed to the “occupier” that have the previous tenants account number on them. From what I’ve found online I was supposed to have received a welcome letter with my account number on it which I need to set up an online account. I’ve tried emailing but haven't had any replies and been in contact with multiple customer service members via web chat (before it stopped working) non of whom were of any help.

 

I am not currently in a position to get help from a family member and its important for me that I  handle this myself if possible. I’ve been able to set up my other utilities just fine and they had similar issues this being the only one I am having difficulty with.

Jeffus
Rank 20
Rank 20
July 7, 2022

Hi @philipn and thank you for raising this important issue here.

 

Just to double-check have you attempted creating your new account online here. This would be our initial advice to anyone moving in to a home we supply as we can’t set up and account via webchat or email at the moment.

 

If there are any technical issues which might prevent you creating your account online, then it would be necessary to contact us via the phone. Do you have a friend or family member who might be able to help with this? We’ve got more advice on adding a secondary contact to help with managing your account in the topic below:
 

 

The moving in link doesn't currently enable you to create a new account at the moment @Jess_OVO 

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Sorry, we can't give you an online quote today

You've probably seen in the news that wholesale energy prices are incredibly high at the moment. This means we can't offer our usual deals to new members right now.

Jeffus
Rank 20
Rank 20
July 7, 2022

Hi @philipn and thank you for raising this important issue here.

 

Just to double-check have you attempted creating your new account online here. This would be our initial advice to anyone moving in to a home we supply as we can’t set up and account via webchat or email at the moment.

 

If there are any technical issues which might prevent you creating your account online, then it would be necessary to contact us via the phone. Do you have a friend or family member who might be able to help with this? We’ve got more advice on adding a secondary contact to help with managing your account in the topic below:
 

 

@Jess_OVO does @philipn legally have to setup a new account with OVO as a new tenant or can they simply sign up with another provider as a new customer? 

 

 

philipnAuthor
Rank 2
July 7, 2022

Hi @Jeffus 

 

I checked with edf and they said I would need to resolve the account issue first as any attempt to switch would conflict with the previous tenants account. 

Jeffus
Rank 20
Rank 20
July 7, 2022

@philipn can you get the previous tenant to notify OVO that they have moved out?

Could you ask your landlord to do that?

There is a link on the following page or they could call OVO. 

https://www.ovoenergy.com/moving-home

 

philipnAuthor
Rank 2
July 7, 2022

@Jeffus The property manger called and explained the situation but she was told I have to call or get a family member to call. I believe the previous tenant had already informed them of the move as well and as the letters are addressed to the occupier and have no name I assume OVO should already be aware. 

 

Jess_OVO
OVO Staff
OVO Staff
July 8, 2022

So sorry I didn’t realise earlier, @philipn, due to current market volatility our online account set-up platform is currently unavailable.

 

@Jeffus The property manger called and explained the situation but she was told I have to call or get a family member to call. I believe the previous tenant had already informed them of the move as well and as the letters are addressed to the occupier and have no name I assume OVO should already be aware. 

 

This advice does sound spot on. I appreciate it would be really helpful for us to allow online account set-up at all times so this is really valuable feedback I shall be passing on.

 

In the meantime I hope a friend or family member is able to help you give us a call to complete your account creation.

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philipnAuthor
Rank 2
July 8, 2022

@Jess_OVO  I just moved away from home and currently can’t get a family member to help. I also don’t have any friends who live anywhere close enough to help: would it make a difference if the property manager identified herself as a friend?😅 Would it be possible to email someone directly since I am not sure I’ll get a response from the email on the website? Or text works too.

Blastoise186
Super User
Super User
July 8, 2022

Are you able to use Relay UK or NGTS by any chance? If so, the number you’re after is 18001 0330 303 5063.

You are also able to give consent to speak to anyone you choose, so yup that can be a property manager if you’d like to do it that way. All I’ll say is make sure it’s someone you trust to speak or act on your behalf.

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