Tips from financial experts: How to check your heating bill correctly!

Tips from financial experts: How to check your heating bill correctly!

According to a report by www.maz-online.de,

Heating has become particularly expensive in Potsdam, as the heating cost bills for 2022 show. Some residents on Hermannswerder even have to pay several thousand euros in additional payments. The Brandenburg Consumer Center has answers to questions about utility bills and heating costs.

Experts recommend checking the invoices for plausibility. If the consumption values ​​differ significantly from the other annual values ​​or have changed significantly compared to the last billing, tenants and owners should check the bills. However, a more in-depth review can be complex and require legal knowledge.

It is important to note the period and deadlines for billing. Tenants have the right to view and check invoices and receipts for billing. If there are any discrepancies, you can file an objection within twelve months. It is recommended to record meter readings regularly and, if necessary, to accompany the reading service in the apartment.

Tenants should also check the amount of the required deductions, as excessive deductions can lead to an advance payment. If the discounts are very high despite correct calculation, a change of provider or more economical consumption can be considered.

Saving energy can be achieved through simple measures such as not adjusting radiators with furniture and targeted heating of unused rooms. Further tips for consumers can be found in free online lectures from the consumer advice center.