Dual fuel simply means that you receive your gas and your electricity from the same energy supplier.
If you receive an electricity bill from one energy supplier and a gas bill from a different one, then you are not on a dual fuel contract.
Why is dual fuel different to single fuels?
As far as your household is concerned, there is very little difference between having dual fuel or single fuel contracts. However, many of you prefer to have a dual fuel contract as a result of the benefits that are included.
What are the benefits of taking dual fuel?
There are a number of benefits to taking out a dual fuel contract with an energy supplier.
- It's usually cheaper. Most energy suppliers will offer you a dual fuel discount if you sign up to a dual fuel tariff with them. This will usually manifest itself as a monthly or annual discount straight off of your energy bills.
- It's more convenient for you. You will only receive bills from one company, and some suppliers even offer a combined bill for simplicity.
- There's only one point of contact. If you have any complaints, queries or need help from your energy supplier, you only have one supplier to deal with instead of two.
Is it easy to switch to dual fuel?
Switching to a dual fuel contract really is straightforward. The first thing to do is run a comparison of energy suppliers in your area, to see how much you could be saving by taking dual fuel. You don't have to switch to one of your current suppliers if you don't want to, you can switch either one or both or your fuels away if it's more cost effective.
Once you've found the right dual fuel deal for you, simply apply to switch to the new supplier and the switch-over will be taken care of for you. There's no complicated paperwork and the process is so simple - you won't even notice the switch has been made until the cheaper bills start arriving.
Is dual fuel always cheaper?
The dual fuel discounts associated with this type of contract will often mean your energy will be cheaper, so paired with the convenience of only having one energy supplier it can be a great advantage. However, dual fuel isn't always cheaper, so the best way to check your options is to do a comparison of energy suppliers in your area.