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1. • • If you really don’t want a smart meter, you can ask for it to be put in dumb mode If you do end up with a smart meter and you really don't want one, your only option is to request your supplier puts it into ' dumb mode '. This means it won't have any 'smart' functionality and will work as a traditional meter does.
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   What if I don't want a smart meter?

   • If you don't want a smart meter, make this clear to your supplier. It may be able to set up a meter to work in 'dumb' mode, with all communications switched off. Your energy company may contact you to change your meter to a smart meter. It may tell you your current meter needs replacing because it's too old.

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

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   Can I use smart meter in dumb mode?

   • For some customers with certain suppliers, dumb mode won't be possible. For example, those who are on multi-rate tariffs such as Economy 7, may need to have their smart meter in smart mode in order to access the different rates. Similarly, those on prepayment meters may need their smart meter to be 'smart' to be able to top-up.

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   Can a 'Dumb' Smart Meter be replaced?

   • Households with a “dumb” smart meter can ask their supplier to replace it with a modern one. However, a loophole means providers are not obligated to do so, as the rule set by Ofgem only requires that all smart meters be operational by 2025.

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   Can I refuse a smart meter?

   • Energy companies have been asked by the government to take 'all reasonable steps' to install smart meters in homes. But you do have the right to refuse a smart meter if you don’t want one. If you don't want a smart meter, make this clear to your supplier. It may be able to set up a meter to work in 'dumb' mode, with all communications switched off.

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   How many smart meters are not working?

   • READ MORE Four million handed smart meter warning as customers told to 'act immediately' The total that were not operating in smart mode is up from 2.7 million in June to 3.98m. (Image: Getty) The total number listed as ‘dumb’ was almost 3.98m by the end of 2023. It is clear that millions are not working and will have to be upgraded or replaced.

   How to tell if your smart meter is in 'dumb mode' as millions warned

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   How many smart meters are not working in Great Britain?

   • Almost four million smart meters in Great Britain are not working properly. According to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Desnez), 2.7 million were not operating in smart mode as of June 2023. It has since revised this figure to 4.31 million, citing reporting errors from a minority of suppliers.

   Smart meter figures: Nearly four million not working properly

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   Jan 15, 2021 · My meters are due to be replaced in a couple of years and I am considering having smart meters now but in dumb mode as my energy company said I could do this. Will this reduce the EMF levels or not make any difference?

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   Mar 26, 2024 · Householders should contact their supplier to find out when their smart meter will be upgraded. What have the smart meters issues done to public trust and confidence?

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   Aug 13, 2023 · How do I know if my smart meters will go dumb? There's no way to know from looking if your smart meters are SMETS 1 or 2, or if you're SMETS 1 meter has been upgraded to restore smart functionality – the best way to know is to contact your supplier to ask.

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

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   It may be able to set up a meter to work in 'dumb' mode, with all communications switched off. Your energy company may contact you to change your meter to a smart meter. It may tell you your current meter needs replacing because it's too old.

10. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesSmart meter figures: Nearly four million not working properly

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    Mar 26, 2024 · Almost four million smart meters in Great Britain are not working properly. According to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (Desnez), 2.7 million were not operating in smart mode as...