EDF Energy Reviews

1.2 Rating 586 Reviews
4 %
of reviewers recommend EDF Energy
1.2
Based on 586 reviews
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1 out of 5

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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
R Jordan they managed to lose £360 of my credit off my latest bill!! A few dozen WhatsApps email's no joy!! When switched from Green Energy charged me£200 on an estimated bill !! If their doing this to their 6 million customers major fraud !! On top of high bills This company needs investigating!!
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Posted 1 year ago
EDF CUSTOMERS! CHECK YOUR BILLS! Mine shows the government’s refund of £199 (1x payment of £67 plus 2x payments of £66) which they have credited my bank account each month respectively. They have then deducted the £199 refund from my monthly direct debit payments credit. How many more customers have they done this to? They left my account in debit when I should have been over £170 in credit. I’m currently waiting for a response however their customer service and response time is appalling.
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Posted 1 year ago
Spent 2 hours 52 mins on Whats App trying to explain to agent that the £199 Energy Support Scheme Payment paid into my bank account have been incorrectly treated as a refund from EDF! £199 has been deducted from my credit balance i.e. wiping out the support scheme payments. Agent had no idea how to handle this and despite my different examples/explanations, he repeated same lines. I can only see one other customer with same issue - that surprises me,
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Posted 1 year ago
Folks, what are we going to do about EDF ? People are being hurt, day in, day out - and it's getting worse. EDF shouldn't be allowed to run a company, full stop. Shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the public. We need a proper legal investigation into EDF. I have made 5 official complaints about serious EDF errors, and none of them have been handled. I've tried to contact EDF through every single avenue that's suggested, but nothing works. I must have spent perhaps 500 [wasted] hours (so far) trying to deal with this company. Meantime I've been scammed by false EDF officials on the phone, and my EDF account has been hacked. I get shed-loads of EDF bills every darned week, and they're all wrong. It's total abuse. Has anyone found a way to solve this? I know a lot of people are getting harmed. Is it affecting your own health?
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Posted 1 year ago
The have told me nothing but lies.i have not received a single penny of the government's energy Grant . It is pointless dealing with them and i wholeheartedly recommend you just switch suppliers as they are no better than thieves (they have blamed their records they have blamed the government and they have blamed the royal mail as an excuse not to give me what is lawfully mine) ! They are even aware of me being disabled and needing the grant because the temperature have been minus zero for over a week ! Ofcom needs to do their job thoroughly and look into them.
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Posted 1 year ago
We have sat in darkness practically for 2months we only turn lights on to go into room before quickly turning them off only had heating on a handful of times. we got the 150 payment which meant we owed nothing for November but Decembers came and we owed 275 rang and was told that the 150 hasn't been added but they would rectify the bill then got one for 365 rang and was told they were charges but if we paid the 275 it would be up to date did this as nd still have a bill for 85 then to add insult to injury the government payment we all get went in today they took it off the 85 we supposedly owe me as bing we still owe them I appreciate costs hasve gone up but the only things we keep switched on is the fridge freezer and the dehumidifier in kids room due to damp disgusting dont go with this company we will be moving
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Posted 1 year ago
BASTARDS (MENTAL & PROFESSIONAL)!!!!!!! SINCE 09.12.22. I STILL HAVE NO MY LAST BILL LETTER TO SWITCH TO OTHER COMPANY, BUT INSTEAD I AM STILL RECEIVING YOUR SHITTIEST OFFERS EVER AND ON E-ADDRESS I HAVEN'T GIVEN YOU PERMITTION!!!!!!! AS ONE OTHER SAYS BEFORE - EDF ARE CRIMINALS IN ALL MEANS! ALL!!!!!!! PUSH YOUR ADS IN YOUR ... WHOLE, WHERE THE RIGHT PLACE FOR THEM, AND SEND ME MY BILLS LETTER!!!!!!! SHAMELESS, CONSCIENCELESS CREATURES OF HELL!!!!!!!
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Posted 1 year ago
Any queries I have, and I’ve had several, via email, text or WhatsApp aren’t answered and I have to go through the same rubbish every time - waiting 5 or 6 days or longer and then the conversation is ended without any satisfactory conclusion or even the chance for me to reply..even complaints are dealt with badly. The have probably the worst customer service I have ever experienced, no one taking proper ownership and no one giving a damn as they know we’re all stuck with them for the foreseeable future.. I am currently, almost, £900 in credit, just had a bill, have used just over £1600 energy in the past 12 months but pay nearly £300 a month as my ‘estimated yearly usage’ is just under £3600..£2000 more than I’ve actually used and they have data for..and there’s no one to find out why they’re bleeding me dry..utterly disgusting treatment.
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Posted 1 year ago
Awful service no help for disabled customers I can’t wait to get new provider Smart metre waste of time
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Posted 1 year ago
“You have taken an unauthorised payment of £308.01. You tried to take this last month and after lengthy contact with your agents you advised it was an error and wouldn’t happen again. I have contacted your call centre today, first time in hold for 30 mins. Agent advised he was refunding then disconnected me. I have his email contact. He did not attempt to call back. I called again and was on hold for 40 mins. Agent advised he could not refund without a meter reading which he eventually obtained. This is completely irrelevant to the issue. He further advised he couldn’t refund without a manager and ALL of the managers were in a meeting. I used to be a complaint handler for a large company and occasionally this excuse was used there too so please don’t take me for an idiot. He could offer not help at all and put me on hold without advising me he was doing so. On the call listening to the same soul sapping music for 1 hour and 20 minutes before a manager, Anna picked up, took details and again out on hold. Advised she has escalated to CEO office and will call back within 24 hours. 2 hours on phone. As if 18/12/22 - NO response from customer service, NO response from CEO complaints, NO refund. EDF are criminals.
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Posted 1 year ago
Not going to describe my HORRENDOUS experience with EDF....suffice to say they are UNBELIEVABLE. I advise anybody who experience problems with them to write to their MP, copying a link to this site, with a detailed account of their problem, requesting that he forwards your email to every other MP, relevant Ministry and Civil Servants. Ask that they be investigated for practices that are bordering on, or even are, criminal actions. I've done just that.....it's only by escalating this to the highest level that anything will get done about these appalling con men(?) scammers(?) or criminals(?).
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Posted 2 years ago
The nicest thing I can say about EDF is that they are a bunch of cunts
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Posted 3 years ago
Awful on all fronts. Hopeless systems, dreadful attitude and complaints process not fit for purpose. Cannot ( will not) fix Smart Meter problem and claim they will be fined for replacing equipment. Steer clear
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Posted 1 year ago
Rubbish! Can't get through to anyone. The chat bot sends you round in endless circles until you want to throw yourself off a roof. You get forced onto a WhatsApp chat, having been promised a human being (who will contact you in 3 days apparently). Good forbid if you miss that chat, you're back to the auto bot again. Changing my supplier. EDF is a shambles.
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Posted 1 year ago
SERIOUSLY DO NOT USE EDF!!! Very stressful. They billed me twice for money not even owed because I was in credit resulting in EDF trying to take nearly £2500!! from my account. I had to stop my direct debit before they took it, settled it through the Ombudsman took weeks then EDF billed me at a higher unit price rate and standing charge rate because I had to stop them taking the £2500 I did not owe, seriously don't use EDF!!
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Posted 1 year ago
Where do I start! Like many others I was moved to EDF. Never experienced anything like it. My account was in credit, received email saying my dd was being changed to £2,685 per month. Nearly had a heart attack. Phoned customer service, their initial response was that’s a lot ! Before you think I live in a mansion, I live in a 3 bed semi detached. Spent 2 hours on the phone trying to sort it out, we a pensioners and don’t even receive £2,685 a month. One agent told me I was below average usage, another told me I was above average usage! My direct debit was changed to 177 per month. After 6 months, which is way too long to receive accounts, I was £1,200 in credit. They refunded me £576 pounds. I didn’t want the refund, so I paid them back £500. This is we’re the problem really gets interesting. My direct debit then increased to £285 per month, so again I spent 2 hours on the phone asking why. I then agreed to pay £200 per month, after much puffing and blowing I was told my monthly amount would be £233 I asked why when I had agreed £200 the reply was I would pay £200 dd and the £33 would come off my credit, by this time I was totally brain haggled! I didn’t argue any further,because I was banging my head against the wall. 2 days later I received email saying because I had £500 in credit my dd was being reduced to £2 a month I.e £24 a year, another 2 hours on the phone, we agreed at the end of it to change it back to £200. Still way too much. Checked my account no direct debit for September showing, back on the phone. Apparently because I was £500 in credit they didn’t take the money, but would start in October. I then asked to speak to someone who could explain how they worked dd out. After a lot of hot air being spoken, I was told I was paying too much, and would end up in credit! I have asked for a quarterly bill, which they have agreed to do but I am not holding my breath. I did ask if they had shares in mental institutions, because they are doing their best to make sure I end up being sectioned…..no doubt the saga will continue. I am definitely changing companies as soon as things settle down. Sorry this is so long..
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Posted 1 year ago
EDF? I think they are an organised crime syndicate. They took over my supply when Green Energy went bust in May 2021. I left the rented propery in October 2021, supplied both gas & electric readings with photographic evidence and then received a final gas bill in November 2021 which was for gas only. contacted EDF. They said they would correct the error. December 2021 letter from EDF apologising for delay and as compensation would add £30 credit to the account. This did not happen. December 20212 final bill came for £14.53 but the electricity reading was 7311 estimated not the 6997 figure sent to them. Called EDF gave correct reading again, put the account on hold etc. Feb 2022 final bill from EDF. EXACTLY the same Start & Finish meter readings estimated but Final bill now £533.88!!! Called EDF gave correct reading again, put the account on hold etc. March 2022 Same bill arrived again... Called EDF gave correct reading again, put the account on hold etc. June 20 2022 Letter from EDF about £533.58 unpaid bill now referred to a debt collection agency. Called EDF gave correct reading again, put the account on hold etc. June 23 2022 another final bill still with the wrong readings but now £640.66 June 24 2022 Final Bill from EDF with the corrected reduced final lower meter reading but the bill increased by £93.53 to £734.19. Lodged complaint with the Ombudsman who so far agrees with EDF! I will see them in court!
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Posted 1 year ago
Worst company I have ever dealt with. I only wanted to convert my PAYG account for my gas to a credit account. Two weeks in and the smart meter hasn't been updated and nor has the online account activated. I've been on the web chat many times talking to several different agents, I've also called and waited to speak to someone. I'm only able to chase after them as I'm off work. All I was told is the account is in the process of being moved over and please be paitent or the call will be disconnected after 10-15 minutes. One agent said the smart meter is faulty so they have sent me a new smart meter which gives the same reading as the one I already have for a PAYG account. I'm guessing I'm going to have a sky high bill when they finally decide activate the account. The staff seem pleasant enough but always seem to fob you off with excuses. I wouldn't even bother with this company, they need to be investigated, stopped from trading and heavily fined.
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Posted 1 year ago
EDF has been sending a representative to read my meter over the past year but continued to do estimates. I put in a complaint March 7th 2022 at the beginning my complaint was being replied to but since April 12th they have been ignoring my emails. Since these emails I have had a threatening letters as due to this they had put me in debt. I am now going to the ombudsman and ofgem. This is now the second time I've had to go to the ombudsman, the first time EDF were charging me for someone else's meters and even after showing picture proof and video proof of my meters I still got called a liar. Since making my complaint I have sent the following emails 7/3/2022 8/3/2022 9/3/2022 31/3/2022 12/4/2022 24/4/2022 2/5/2022 3/5/2022 9/5/2022 16/5/2022 17/5/2022 Facebook post dated 9/5/2022 EDF have ignored most of them, and when I have had replies it has been nothing to do with my complaint or give me any conclusion. Yesterday 18/5/2022 I received an email stating my complaint has been closed and I would need to confirm all my details yet again to reopen another complaint. I know why EDF have closed this complaint its to try and stop me being able to put my case to the ombudsman, well that is not going to happen. Absolutely disgusting, EDF has cause nothing but stress, frustration and anxiety, as well as wasting my time. They are extremely unprofessional and have no idea what they are doing.
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Posted 1 year ago
Total joke, in Jan 2022 they wanted to bump my DD from £64 to £189! I live in small flat with 2 rooms, so they use a gas estimate;heaven knows how they work that out! Anyway got in touch with real reading(my leccy is smart meter) My account was over £400 in credit, they left my DD the same, raised a complaint about the estimates, here is the latest email from them. "Thank you for your email. I can confirm I have got an electric reading from your meter of 7328 and the gas reading you input as 6674. I have billed both of your accounts today and can confirm the outstanding balance is £475.53, the reason this is high is because you received a refund into your bank on the 9 February 2022 of £398.52 in error. The reason this was refunded is there was a credit showing on a gas only bill which was issued on the 1 February 2022 with no electric being charged on the bill. Had this refund not been issued you your balance would have been today £77.01 in debit. I am sorry this has not been explained to you previously however, this money would need to be paid back to EDF as refunded in error or alternatively we can arrange for an instalment plan to be set up to help clear the balance over a period of time. If this is something your looking to do please let me know." So they failed to bill me at somepoint for leccy which made my account credit which I asked for refund for, and now they say it was an error on their part and want the money back! Also my smart meter reading for leccy has jumped from about 4400 to over 7300 in 5 months! Am hardly at home to use my leccy unless my wee dog is having a party when am not there! They have a duty to supply accurate bills; anyone has an issue with EDF or any other provider get on to Ofgem, I am not letting this go! Robbers!
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Posted 1 year ago
EDF Energy is rated 1.2 based on 586 reviews