It s a good idea to know your gas and electricity meters readings.
How do you read gas and electric meters.
If you have an electricity single rate smart meter the display will automatically show the reading.
If you wish to calculate how many kilowatt hours you ve used in the last month subtract the current reading from the previous reading which should be stated on your most recent bill.
During the cooling season compare your energy use to the number of cooling degree days.
This meter reading is 12345.
Every dial on every meter revolves from 0 to 1 and through to 9 before continuing to 0 again.
Before you read your dial meter check the direction of your dials.
To read an electric dial meter correctly.
We ve also included pictures of meters so you know what to look for.
The number shown below imp is your meter read.
To read a digital electric meter read the series of large numbers near the center of your meter and write them down.
During the heating season your energy use should be compared to the number of heating degree days for the same time period.
Record meter readings from a standard dial meter digital meter or an economy 7 gas and electricity meters in this uswitch guide to reading energy meters.
You can keep an eye on the energy you re using and make sure your bills are accurate.
If you have an electricity dual rate smart meter press and release the blue display button and this will show rate two.
If you have a 2 rate meter r1 indicates rate 1 r2 is rate 2 and t is your total.
Our meter reading guide shows how to read different types of gas and electricity meters and how to submit them to us.
They may not be exactly as those illustrated above.
For gas smart meters press and hold the red button a for 5 10 seconds this will then display credit on.
You can press the middle button again to see all the readings.
Gas and electricity meters are the key to you getting accurate bills as they measure the amount of energy you use.
