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Best answer by Emmanuelle_OVO

Updated on 01/08/25 by Emmanuelle_OVO:

Hey @simbeag,

 

Really sorry to hear this,

 

Could it be there is a debt on the account they are paying off each day? I’d advise checking the meter readings, if it’s a smart meter these should be sent in automictically. If not, I’d advise completing a smart meter health check:

 

 

This similar topic might be helpful:

 

 

We have a Pay As You Go Topic Hub on the Forum which might be useful:

 

 

44 replies

BPLightlog
Super User
Super User
June 27, 2023

Hi @simbeag and welcome to this customer forum. That sounds rather high at this time of year .. what sort of electrical appliances do you have? Immersion heater, storage heaters, electric cooker etc?

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simbeagAuthor
Rank 2
June 27, 2023

It's my parents house there pensioner's electric cooker 2 friges but the electric just seems really high gas boiler 

BPLightlog
Super User
Super User
June 27, 2023

It's my parents house there pensioner's electric cooker 2 friges but the electric just seems really high gas boiler 

Ok .. do they have a smart meter or have you checked that the meter readings on the account are accurate? They might be estimated if a reading isn’t being recorded correctly   
Ah, just noticed this is in the PAYG section. 

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simbeagAuthor
Rank 2
June 27, 2023

There on a smart meter just seems really high its like it's almost 20 to 30 pounds a day in electric 

simbeagAuthor
Rank 2
June 27, 2023

I've topped up 25 today so just this month there close to 200 for the month 

BPLightlog
Super User
Super User
June 27, 2023

There on a smart meter just seems really high its like it's almost 20 to 30 pounds a day in electric 

Is the smart meter recording half hour slots? They can help to see when (and where) power is being used. 

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simbeagAuthor
Rank 2
June 27, 2023

Not sure will have to have a look tomorrow when I finish work and maybe give ovo customer service a ring see if there's something wrong 🤔 

simbeagAuthor
Rank 2
June 27, 2023

I can take so pics of the meter reading and show you maybe you can see why there using so much electricity 

BPLightlog
Super User
Super User
June 27, 2023

It’s also worth checking the plan that they’re on and if there’s been a time point when it’s suddenly increased or if it has been high for a while. 
They might be eligible to be on the Priority Services Register as well - that can help with support. 

Bring me Sunshine ~ E&E {Solar PV, Battery Storage, Hybrid EV, ASHP and Home Assistant automation}
simbeagAuthor
Rank 2
June 27, 2023

Thanks 👍 😊 will give them a ring when I finish work and see If I can get some help again thanks for yiu help