Login
Start Free Trial Are you a business?? Click Here

Utility Warehouse Reviews

1.5 Rating 484 Reviews
11 %
of reviewers recommend Utility Warehouse
1.5
Based on 484 reviews
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Methods
Postal Service, Courier, Own Driver
Customer Service
Communication Channels
Email, Telephone, Live Chat
Queries Resolved In
Over A Week
Customer Service
1.5 out of 5
Returns & Refunds
Refunds Process
Difficult
Visit Website

Write Your review

Utility Warehouse 1 star review on 14th March 2025
Anonymous
Utility Warehouse 1 star review on 14th March 2025
Anonymous
Utility Warehouse 1 star review on 14th March 2025
Anonymous
Utility Warehouse 1 star review on 14th March 2025
Anonymous
Utility Warehouse 1 star review on 15th December 2024
Dionne
Utility Warehouse 1 star review on 24th September 2024
Leyens Paul
Utility Warehouse 1 star review on 24th September 2024
Leyens Paul
45
Anonymous
Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
I want to share my experience with UW Energy in the hope that it helps others avoid the stress and confusion I went through. It all started when I noticed that £335 had been withdrawn from my bank account almost immediately after it was deposited - within 2 minutes. This was shocking to me because I don’t recall ever setting up a direct debit with UW. If it was a direct debit, I would have expected them to attempt the payment regardless of whether there were funds in the account not wait and pull the money the moment it appeared. When I contacted their customer service to ask how this payment was triggered and whether it was in line with their terms and conditions, I didn’t get any real answers. Their replies were vague and didn’t explain anything properly, which just added to my frustration. I asked for clarification on their billing process, but no clear answer was given. Then, even after I thought the issue was behind me and my account with UW was fully closed (after switching energy providers TWO months earlier), I got an email out of nowhere about a charge of £3.39. It might not sound like much, but that tiny charge meant they still had my account details and were still billing me TWO months later, and despite me no longer being their customer. I had to contact them again just to confirm whether my account had actually been closed, and to make sure no more unexpected charges would come through. For a company handling people’s money and energy supply, this level of disorganization and lack of clear communication is terrible. Overall, the whole experience felt shady and deeply unprofessional. I felt like I was left in the dark at every step and had to chase answers that should’ve been clear from the beginning.
Helpful Report
Posted 2 days ago
Still trying to bill me 4 months after I stopped being a customer!
Helpful Report
Posted 3 days ago
If you have a solar panel system and get paid Feed In Tarriff payments DO NOT TOUCH THIS COMPANY, I supplied by email on the 31 May 2025 a photo of my FIT meter reading, they didn’t take any action on that email for 10 days and then informed me that it was too late to include on my June bill so I won’t get paid until the 31 July for the units generated in May. This is not the first time they have done this. I have had to take them to the Energy Ombudsman in the past!!!!!!
Helpful Report
Posted 3 days ago
We never actively signed up to Utility Warehouse. My elderly parents were approached and had a meeting arranged to review their utility packages. They were then contacted again for a follow-up meeting, at which point they asked me to attend. When I arrived, I was surprised to find three salespeople sitting with my parents. Had they been alone, this would have easily felt intimidating and uncomfortable. I’ve worked in sales before, and I could immediately recognise the high-pressure tactics being used. They used fast-talking, rushed calculations, and presented bundled savings in a way that created the illusion of good value. I’m writing this review not to say the company can't help some people save, but to highlight how poorly this process was handled—especially for elderly or vulnerable customers. The business model Utility Warehouse operates on a bundling model. Their approach to keeping costs low includes: Low marketing spend by relying on person-to-person sales and referrals Incentives for customers to become “partners” and sell the service themselves A system of cashback cards, SIM-only deals, and combined packages to create perceived savings This might work for people who are currently overpaying for services or entering new contracts, but it wasn’t right for us. Why it wasn’t right for us My parents: Were not in contracts for gas or electricity Had less than 6 months left on a broadband contract Were paying around £20 per month for broadband The salespeople pushed for: An 18-month broadband contract with 6 months free and then £40 per month (double what we were paying) A 12-month fixed deal for gas and electricity, with rates that were similar or higher than our current deal SIM-only mobile plans and cashback cards Signing up as a "partner" to sell Utility Warehouse to others When I asked about exit terms and cancellations: They confirmed there are exit fees They also stated that if you cancel any part of the bundle, they reclaim the money they gave you to buy you out of old contracts The so-called “unlimited” mobile plans have fair usage limits, which they didn’t mention unless directly asked These critical details were glossed over. They presented a lot of fast, enthusiastic maths to give the impression of savings, which would be very easy for an elderly person to get swept up in and not fully understand. Our main concern – sales tactics The real issue isn’t whether Utility Warehouse can save someone money. It’s the way they sell: Overly pushy and aggressive Lacking transparency around key details and terms Inappropriate approach for elderly or vulnerable customers Confusing and high-pressure presentation style If I hadn’t been there to ask direct questions about exit fees, contract terms, and support processes, my parents could have easily signed up without understanding the commitments involved. Final thoughts I’m not saying Utility Warehouse can’t offer savings for some people. But it only suits those who are spending a lot on their services, or who are just starting new contracts. It does not suit cautious customers, those already on good rates, or elderly individuals who may struggle with fast, numbers-heavy presentations. Having three salespeople in the room with two elderly people felt inappropriate and overwhelming. There was a clear lack of openness about key facts, and the entire process left us feeling uneasy and pressured. Transparency and fairness should be the minimum standard for companies dealing with customers—and unfortunately, Utility Warehouse did not meet that standard in our experience.
Helpful Report
Posted 3 days ago
Do not use this company. The meter was faulty they took from august 2024 to may 2025 to fix it. Then sent a £1220+ bill with no explanation other than they retroactively charged because the meter readings had not been accurate. Not only did they send the bill without any explanation they sent it only a few days before they debited our account! They spent ages on the phone with me only a few months ago asking all sorts of personal questions to deem that we were vulnerable adults (my husband and I are both in our 90s) then they did this to us. As pensioners this was very distressing and unacceptable. Taking advantage of the elderly this way is honestly disgusting. Needless to say we have switched providers.
Helpful Report
Posted 4 days ago
Left uw two months ago because they kept on overestimating my bills and refused to stop. They've since added a fraudulent £500 bill to my account, including £325 for one day's worth of energy. Uw are now threatening and harassing me with debt collectors to pay their made up bill.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 week ago
In November 2024 we had Fibre to the House broadband fitted, after a few weeks, we noticed a leak in the area, the engineer who installed the broadband came out and thought it was coming from outside, so put more seal on. However, six months later and still no change in the situation, we had the wall opened up, to discover it had been drilled through the soil pipe. We have suffered illnesses etc over that time, and would like to report this business for their lack of consideration and also for letting it go for six months.
Helpful Report
Posted 2 weeks ago
Shocking service. Promises made for engineers visit then email saying I was happy !!! 😡
Helpful Report
Posted 2 weeks ago
Didn’t even join them now they saying we owe £163 and now threading with court action
Helpful Report
Posted 3 weeks ago
Avoid this company. They tried charging me a get out clause fee when I left after 13 months. I have always received money back at the end of the year as I have overpaid on Direct debits. I got a final bill of £267. They tried giving me a £418 bill however I refused to pay the get out clause,as I had been with them for 13 months. The customer service staff in complaints are very rude also! The guy that signed me up was also a con nan,who sold this package in a misleading way!
Helpful Report
Posted 1 month ago
moved house, called them and informed them, I made an extra payment on the phone and closed the account off. they then send me another bill a month later. they completely miss informed about my closing balance and demanded another £200 a month after telling me everything was settled. they then accused me of lying about told everything was settled. If I could give them 0 stars I would. avoid like the plague
Helpful Report
Posted 1 month ago
Moved home. Provided metre readings, tenancy agreeements etc twice to quash a bill for after moving out date. For five months, Utility Warehouse continue to ignore all forms of contact. Two debt agencies sent, whom also fail to respond to contact. Case accepted by energy ombudsman.
Helpful Report
Posted 1 month ago
My problem been going on for 23 months. As of no fault of mine. Every time I speak to someone the bill are different. 1 minute I owe 1200pounds in less then 2 weeks it gone up to 3000 pounds . This company is making me ill . Supposed to have a smart meter but it not sending the readings. So the readings are estimated which are well over the top .I wish I never went with them
Helpful Report
Posted 1 month ago
Avoid. My elderly mother was approached via a telephone cal to change her energy supplier, the “gentleman” on the phone inferred that he had received information that my mother had recently changed her tariff with Edf and he was able to save some more money. My mother is a pensioner and was interested in saving money, so agreed to think about it, only to receive an email from Edf to say that they were sorry she was leaving them, and a cancellation fee, my mother then called UW to ask to end all communication. At this point she was told she outside of the cancellation window and a direct debit had been set up for payment. My mother never once handed over her bank details, yet the assistant on the phone already had these details. It was then made clear that she did not want to switch to UW. She has since received invoice from Edf, and an invoice from UW for £257 for energy supplied for 18 days! Needless to say the bank have been informed not to make this payment. I appreciate that some people who are able to easily manage their finances and who are much more tech aware, perhaps benefit from UW, however targeting vulnerable persons and setting up direct debits in a telephone call seems wrong to me. Rant over
Helpful Report
Posted 1 month ago
Please avoid this inept, disorganised, awful company.
Helpful Report
Posted 2 months ago
Stay away from this company, they are utter con artists!!!!!
Helpful Report
Posted 2 months ago
Customer service appalling- they obviously outsource the calls. The people have no idea of billing and what an activity statement is. They have not been applying payments that I have made as credits to my account. I want to see if they have allocated the additional payments made as I cannot. When I have written in nothing no response. When I have called in - they have started arguing on the phone. Not resolved
Helpful Report
Posted 2 months ago
So hard to deal with
Helpful Report
Posted 2 months ago
Despite UW being told on very many occasions that my gas meter screen is blank they have asked me to contact Calisen to arrange for one of their agents to come and read the meter. In a conversation with UW, which lasted over an hour, I sent images and a video of the blank meter. UW said I would be advised within 10 days of when the meter would be replaced. Calisen have had no instructions to replace the meter. UW constantly send out communications that they haven’t received meter readings and I constantly tell them the screen is blank. I have emailed UW CEO but not received any communication from his department. Not impressed at all.
Helpful Report
Posted 2 months ago
excellent helpful service over many years
Helpful Report
Posted 3 months ago
Utility Warehouse is rated 1.5 based on 484 reviews