5 tips for switching electricity providers – you should take this to heart
You may feel addressed and if that is the case, we have good news: In this article we would like to show you 5 tips that you should take to heart when switching electricity providers and that can help you to fully exploit the savings potential.
Use a power comparison portal
There are a large number of electricity suppliers and their conditions can sometimes differ greatly. It is therefore important not simply to fall back on any provider, but to compare the various electricity suppliers. Electricity comparison portals, where you can usually switch electricity providers directly, are ideal for this. Here, among other things, you can easily switch electricity providers and also have the opportunity to compare the individual providers according to various criteria. You can use this to better assess which electricity provider is best in your case.
Avoid long notice periods
Even if you should be happy with the new electricity supplier, that doesn’t mean that switching again doesn’t make sense. Such a change can be worthwhile for the sole reason that a change is usually associated with various bonuses. However, the statutory notice period for electricity providers is three months, which may stand in the way of a short-term change. So it is best to stick to an electricity provider whose notice period is no more than one month.
Dissociate yourself from tariffs with a deposit or payment in advance
If you use a comparison for electricity providers, you do not normally have to worry about this, since dubious providers are not even recommended. Nevertheless, we would like to suggest that you refrain from tariffs with a deposit or payment in advance. Such often lure with attractive prices, which is extremely tempting, especially now that many Germans are plagued by money worries. However, such providers are dubious and should therefore not be an option. At worst, it’s just a rip off.
Choose a provider with an electricity price guarantee
It is not uncommon for electricity providers to see the initial price change quickly and consumers pay more after a few months. In times of Corona, when more is being saved than usual, this should be a thorn in everyone’s side. You should therefore choose an electricity provider with an electricity price guarantee. At least one electricity price guarantee for one year is often offered. So you should have some choices.
Opt for a short contract period
You may find a better deal or simply want to take advantage of bonuses on offer. However, this is not easily possible if the contract period should be several years. Admittedly, this is rather rare, but at least two-year contracts do happen again and again. However, such should be avoided, since a contract period of one year is significantly better and this way you have more leeway in the event of a possible termination.
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