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2. • • If you don’t want smart meters, you're not obliged to have them. However, most energy companies do not have traditional meters to install anymore. If your meter needs to be replaced, you can ask your supplier to replace it with a smart meter that has its communications switched off so that it operates as a traditional meter.
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   Can you replace a traditional meter with a smart meter?

   • However, most energy companies do not have traditional meters to install anymore. If your meter needs to be replaced, you can ask your supplier to replace it with a smart meter that has its communications switched off so that it operates as a traditional meter. Do I have a smart meter?

   What To Expect From A Smart Meter Installation - Which?

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   When can I get a smart meter?

   • Your supplier should contact you to tell you exactly when you can get one. If they don't, you can contact them to ask when that might be. If you get a new meter installed or an old meter replaced, your supplier will probably give you a smart meter. You can contact your supplier to see whether they’ll install one in your home as soon as possible.

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   Do you need a smart meter?

   • Smart meters can help you save... Energy suppliers are offering smart meters to every household, with the ambition that everyone in England, Wales and Scotland will have one by the end of 2025. If your meter is fully functioning, it's not mandatory for you to have it replaced with a smart meter – so you're free to refuse if you're offered one.

   Can I refuse a smart meter? - MoneySavingExpert.com

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   Can a smart meter be removed?

   • Consumers that want their smart meter removed should contact their energy suppliers and should not take any actions to remove the smart meter themselves. Consumers should be mindful that their suppliers may charge them for the removal of the smart meter due to the cost implications that suppliers face themselves when installing and removing meters.

   Your consumer rights when it comes to smart meters

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   Can I switch energy suppliers if I have a smart meter?

   • Yes, you can switch energy suppliers if you have a smart meter. However, it depends on what type of smart meter you have. If you have a SMETS 2 meter, there shouldn’t be an issue with switching (though always check in advance if it will be possible).

   Do I have to accept a smart meter? - Which?

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   Can I refuse a smart meter?

   • You can contact your supplier to see whether they’ll install one in your home as soon as possible. You don’t have to accept a smart meter if you don’t want one. If your supplier tells you that you must have one installed, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline. If you refuse a smart meter, you might find it hard to access all tariffs.

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   Aug 13, 2023 · If your meter is fully functioning, it's not mandatory for you to have it replaced with a smart meter – so you're free to refuse if you're offered one. Yet there's a host of reasons why you should consider getting a smart meter sooner rather than later...

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Unfortunately, it’s not usually possible to downgrade from a smart meter back to a traditional meter, except in very specific exceptional circumstances. Even in those cases, downgrading is extremely expensive and not usually worth the cost.

6. www.which.co.uk › reviews › smart-metersWhat To Expect From A Smart Meter Installation - Which?

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   Sep 20, 2024 · If your meter needs to be replaced, you can ask your supplier to replace it with a smart meter that has its communications switched off so that it operates as a traditional meter.

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   If you get a new meter installed or an old meter replaced, your supplier will probably give you a smart meter. You can contact your supplier to see whether they’ll install one in your home as soon as possible.

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   Dec 6, 2023 · However, where a traditional meter is deemed unsafe or faulty, and the suppliers only remedy is a replacement with a smart meter, consumers may be left with no other option but to accept a smart meter.

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   Jan 22, 2013 · Most homes have two meters, one for gas and one for electricity – both will be replaced with smart meters. You will also be offered an In-Home Display (sometimes referred to as an IHD), an...

10. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › adviceDo I have to accept a smart meter? - Which?

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    Yes, you can switch energy suppliers if you have a smart meter. However, it depends on what type of smart meter you have. If you have a SMETS 2 meter, there shouldn’t be an issue with switching (though always check in advance if it will be possible).