430,000 UK Homes Risk Heating Loss

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Over 430,000 UK homes face losing heating control when Radio Teleswitch Service meters stop working on June 30, 2025.

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Energy suppliers are struggling to replace these outdated meters, with only 1,000 installations happening daily.

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Homes with RTS meters could see heating stuck permanently on or off and face much higher electricity bills after the deadline.

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It will be very, very difficult" to replace all meters in time, admits Energy UK's deputy director for customers.

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The decades-old technology controls electric storage heaters and hot water in homes without gas supply, often in rural areas

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British Gas still needs to reach 12,000 customers while EDF has warned 60,000 households about the looming switch-off.

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Some homeowners resist the change while others like Diane from Cumbria worry about installation delays: "It is very concerning."

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Customers with a "Radio Teleswitch" box near their meter or on Economy 7 tariffs should contact suppliers immediately.

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The government demands energy firms "work urgently" to speed up replacements before the summer deadline hits.

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