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Ruth JONES
- 2 reviews
Terrible
Absolutely applied by the service with final read that was just an estimate. Was over double the previous bill. Couldn’t help with why a final read was not done and had the hide to ask me a month after moving to return to property and take a photo of metre. Wouldn’t recommend them to my worst enemy.
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Shane ChenGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Disgusting
Got mail from them saying I have in a deemed contract with them after moving into a new property few months ago though I orgnised different service provider before moving in. Call them and their call centre agent confirmed their record is outdated and I can ignore all mails. Then got another 2 mails from them threatening disconnection of my service. Emailed them before and the agent didn't bother to check their system before replying rudely. Will never consider this company in the future.
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BazzaGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
Dont trust them. Bad service no help
I have been with them for few months and always made sure my bill is paid on time. I paid one of the my bill on 30th Jan which was due on 31st Jan. After few days I got a email saying its over due. I called and was told to email proof of payment. I emailed the same day. After few days another reminder of overdue bill. I called again same story. Went through same thing 5 times providing - Proof of payment, my Credit card screenshot etc. Finally I asked to speak to a manager and was put through to Daniel. He assured me he will look into it and ge...Read more
t it resolved and call me back in 24 - 48 hours. Guess what he finally called me after 8 days !!!! and left a message. Called back he is busy and called me back the next day just to inform the issue is not resolved and I need to contact Australia post to check. All this even after I have provided all proof of payment. If I dont follow up with Australia post they will send it to some credit company. Excellent!!!!!! service even after I have made the payment. This payment was in end of Jan. Now its 9th April and still not resolved. I have even made 2 other payments after that but still these guys think I have not made the one payment from Jan that how useless their whole system is.... absolutely pathetic. I guess time to change from them.......4 comments
Hi Kevin
If you read my message above I have mentioned I have provided the details multiple times. My account number is 1057353 you can check in your system
Momentum E.Momentum Energy
Hi Bazza,
Thank you for your reply.... Read more
Yes I read your situation and apologies that we weren't able to solve it at that point in time. I am not able to go through specific details on a social media platform. I recommend contacting us on 1300 662 778 or via email [email protected] if you still needed the payment query resolved. Hoping to hear from you. -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Cass
- 3 reviews
Please be careful!!!
I'm only a pensioner and when I was in Melbourne I was with lumo and my bill was about $20 a month as I don't use much power!!
Shorty I moved to NSW and hoping to stay with lumo but they are not in NSW, so I made the worst mistake of my life by joining momentum!!
When I received my first bill for 26 days it was $182 I was in the most biggest shock of my life and I'm only a pensioner and I never cook I never turn on lights I'm always in the dark and it was still $182?? All what momentum cares about is ripping people off and during a time like th...Read more
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Hi Cass,
Thank for taking the time to write this and sorry to hear about that you got such a bill shock.... Read more
You did mention you are a pensioner, if you have a pensioner's concession card you are likely to be eligible for an energy concession on your bills. Please call our customer care team on 1300 662 778 so we can look into it for you. Thank you, -KevinSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Best energy company ever!
Best energy company I've ever dealt with. They tracked me down to provide a refund to my overpaid account! Thank you guys. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a great deal on gas!
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Hi Owen,
Thank you so much for the positive words.... Read more
The team would be happy to hear this and I have passed the feedback to them. Stay safe! We are all in this together. -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Be careful....
We signed up 7 years ago or so. Rates were good, online access was basic but functional and we even moved house with them. 4 years ago things changed. Whilst the phone service remained calm and mostly courteous, the rates became a nightmare. They were waiting for us not to notice rate hike after contract expiery. They set up a maze of alternate rates. Your default recontract rate. If you called up, then they would offer a better one, which may not have been their best. If you like these guys watch them carefully. Their business model is to lure you in then milk you once contract is done. Be transactional and start and finish with zero trust. Such a shame. Eventually gave up and moved to alternate.
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MarkGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Disgraceful service and pricing
My commercial bill jumped over 30 % from December to January . I called them, was on hold forever, got the run around, was sent online to create an account, couldnt swap plans online, their message said " sorry we can swap your plans online so we will give you a callback soon " . No call back, more time wasted on the phone, no credit, no encouragement to stay with them . other the line ... we will investiage " . Obviously not keen to keep my $ 20 K a year account . I will take my business elsewhere and look to set up clean energy solar on my roof and do away with a greedy, money gouging corporate business like Momentum energy
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Hi Mark,
Thank you for taking the time to write this up.... Read more
Sorry to hear about your experience and to hear that you are leaving. I am taking this review onboard as improvements to our services and our systems online. If you still needed help with the final stages of your account, our customer care team on 1300 662 778 can assist you. Call volumes can be unpredictable but we have recently hired more phone agents to combat this. Thank you, -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
What a joke!
Absolute joke, customer service is rubbish. I was going to be a little late paying a bill, and could not meet their so called required installment plan and person on the phone told me to borrow it from a friend! Then they send out a disconnection text for the week after if i didnt pay their minimum amount. No care for anyones personel circumstances, just pay us or else. As soon as its paid, im switching!
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Hi Tom,
Sorry to hear about your experience with us. This doesn't sound right as we have a payment assistance program in place for exactly your situation.... Read more
If you need us to look into it please don't hestitate to contact our credit team on 03 8651 3530. I will also provide feedback regarding your experience with us to improve our program. Thank you -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Rohan P.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Goodbye Momentum - It was great until you hiked your prices!!
I have been with Momentum for Electricity and Gas for years. At the time of signup they were by far the cheapest. Since January their prices have gone up to make them one of the most expensive based on the Vic Government Compare site. We had no choice but to move to another provider. Unfortunately, no-one cares about all the fluff, we just want the cheapest power possible. Bye Momentum. You were once great. Now not so much.
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Hi Rohan,
Thank you for taking the time to write this up and sorry to hear you go.... Read more
I have provided this feedback to our pricing team. If you wanted you can request for a rate review on 1300 662 778 or needed help with the transfer. Thank you -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Sunny
- 3 reviews
Very bad service.
Very hard to contact Momentum. Sent then Solar form. They did nothing about it. Then I called again after 10 days and after long wait they said that they are going to send it after my call.
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Hi Sunny,
Thank you for taking the time to write this and bringing this to our attention.... Read more
We will use this as an opportunity to improve our processes and systems behind solar enquiries and hold times. If you still need help don't hesitate to contact us on 1300 662 778 or via email [email protected] Thanks -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
RobertBGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 18 reviews
What’s happened service gone down hill, but prices sky rocketed
As a long term Momentum customer, who has told many friends how good Momentum was, but there has been considerable change of culture, no reply’s to internal emails, getting the run around re huge price increases, told l couldn’t change plans, so have moved my business to another provider, was amazed at the amount of poor feedback and comments concerning present & past customers and the lack of customer service they reported. When you compare the rates on the Vic government web site, Momentum are so far down the comparasion list l thought they had gone out of business, so sad.
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Hi RobertB,
Thank you for taking the time to write this up and sorry to hear your going due to this experience.... Read more
I will pass this feedback to our services management and take this opportunity to - Provide some coaching and training to our agents regarding handling price phonecalls. - High price increase. - Email inbox responses. We regret that you had this experience with us, if you still needed help with the final steps of your account with us please do no hesitate to contact us 1300 662 778 or via email [email protected]. As we have hired more agents to attend to our phone calls and emails, we are working towards answering emails quicker. Thank you, -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
chrisSouth-Eastern Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
avoid this company at all costs
Momentum, gave out bad information, I then transferred the account into my wife's name since then I have had know end of trouble from them and about to close the account.
they are hopeless try someone else
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Hi Chris,
Sorry to hear about your experience with us and will use this as feedback to improve our services.... Read more
If you still need help please do no hesitate to contact us on 1300 662 778 or email us [email protected] Thanks -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Reminder notices
Dear people
I am a law abiding pensioner, who pays my accounts on time. Actually within a day of receiving an account, What is wrong with your Financial Department?? I have been insulted not once, but twice now, by your people. I paid my electricity account the day after receiving and received two reminder notices, then a notice stating you would stop my electricity. After numerous phone calls at my expense and bloody time you solved the problem. No apologies. Just a notice to say you had found the payment. Checking my bank statements [online] ...Read more
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Hi Jacqualine,
Sorry to hear about this experience you had with us.... Read more
Thank you for taking the time to write this up and will take this opportunity to improve our services. If you still need help please contact our customer care team on 1300 662 778. Thanks -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
DanielSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
They put a default in my credit report and I’ve never been with them!
I applied for finance and was told I had a default of $640 through Momentum Energy, I’d never even heard of them! So I called them and they told me I had to prove it wasn’t me. The facts are they don’t supply electricity on the Sunshine Coast (where I’ve been for 20 years) I’ve never lived in Victoria at the address where the default happened. To make matters worse they admitted that the person they defaulted didn’t have the same DOB as me? They then told me to go to the police station and verify my identity, provide them with a rates notice a...Read more
t my current address and provide them with my credit report. They admit to the mistake but want me to run around to fix it even though I’ve never been with them! They tried passing me around the call centre and made out a manager wasn’t available until I demanded to speak to them. For someone who has never been a customer and then defaulted by them through their error clearly says to avoid this company at all costs!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ashtray
- 7 reviews
Worst company ever that just does not care
I am a current customer and called to get a new supply installed at another property I own. After 45 minutes and three people I was told that department was having a team meeting and to call back. Avoid at all costs
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Hi Ashtray,
Thank you for taking this time to provide feedback and sorry for the experience you had with us.... Read more
We did experience a surge of phone calls yesterday and are working towards resolving this. I will pass this feedback on to our leaders. When typing this message there was a maximum queue of 2 minutes however call volumes can be quite predictable, we can organise a call back if you email us at [email protected] and Attention it to me, I can organise a callback in the next 5 business days (usually before this). Alternatively you can also email [email protected] for new supply enquiries. Cheers -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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MelindaGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Shocking rate increases
After only being with momentum energy for 6 months, prices are going to hike by an extra $330 per annum and by the way, that's an estimate only! You'd have to be dreamin' if I'd stay with this one. What a joke. And we found them with an energy comparison online, too. Sorry to the customer service team reading this review, I know it is not your fault at all so my review is for your CEO to read. Are they listening - I hope so!!!! BUYER BEWARE...
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Hi Melinda,
Thank you for taking the time to write this feedback. We value your relationship with Momentum and it's sad to hear you leave.
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Disgusting company!
Not even worth 1 star. Shocking customer service. Cannot always get through to customer service...and electricity rates inconsistent. Almost one year later they still cannot spell my name correct and keep losing my email. Completely unprofessional company. The Consumer Watchdog should be looking into this company.
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76% increase in Electricity rates
Been with Momentum about 6 months. Solar Plan. Excellent rates. However they sent email advising of rate increase from Jan1. Email advised details of current rates and new rates. However they showed current rates but not new rate. Telephoned them for details. No wonder they hadn't provided new rate! Using electricity usage figures from last bill the new rate provided for a 76%increase. Low rates to get you in then enormous increase. Using Victorian Energy compare site much better deals available. Have now changed provider!
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Hi Michael,
Sorry to hear about your experience that you are going.... Read more
Thank you for taking the time to write this up We will take this feedback as an opportunity to improve our correspondence being sent out and sending feedback to our pricing team regarding the price increase. Thank you for your time with Momentum -Kevin.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
TstyleGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
They are ok
Definitley not the worst. Their supply charge is really really high.
They were quite helpful when i set up, I spoke to an Australian and they are good choice for concession card holders.
You can check your daily use online.
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I am happy with Momentum for gas. They are reasonably priced, Australian, and they support renewable energy.
Gas only review.
I have only been Momentum for 2 months. I am happy with this company so far.
* Momentum is polite, very helpful, and friendly to me every time I contact them.
* They have quite reasonable prices for gas, although they are not the cheapest company for gas.
* They have a low cost online gas plan.
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Questions & Answers
Anonymous762asked
Dear Customer Service Representatives and Members,
I am a new Momentum customer. I am happy with Momentum so far.
Can your gas price go up a large amount within six months?
I am asking this question as I have read a few reviews about Momentum's price going up a large amount within 6 months of joining them. I do not yet know if they are referring to gas or electricity.
Kind Regards,
Anonymous member.
2 answers
Momentum E.Momentum Energy
Hi there!
It really depends what plan you were on when you signed up with us.
Our most popular plan is, Smile Power Flexi, is an open ongoing contract which generally has a price change at the start of the year VIC and mid year for NSW.
If you were on a fixed term contract for 2 years for example, you would have the same rates for those 2 years and will need to renew the contract with another offer.
If you have any further questions please do no hesitate to contact us on 1300 662 778.
Happy Friday!
-Kevin.
Thank you Kevin,
That is helpful information.
Have a great day.
Regards, Anonymous762
mazzaasked
We have Momentum electricity connected. What is the cheapest time of day to run washing machines and dishwashers etc? We live in postcode area 3212
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Momentum E.Momentum Energy
Hi Mazza,
Thanks for the question.
It really depends on what tariff your meter is set on. Every property would have different rates based on the meter/address.
If you would like the precise details please contact our customer care team on 1300 662 778 or by email to [email protected]
Cheers
-Kevin.
Sarah W.asked
Why is it that every time I get a bill it would seem no one has checked my meter. With my last energy supplier if they couldn't get out to check the meter (which was very rare) they would calculate the bill using the last bill as an estimate of how much energy you use and how much solar $$ we made. But not momentum energy.
Previous bills where between $80 and $120 due to the fact that only 2 people live in a small house and we both work so we are really only paying to keep the fridge running. New bill was a guesstimate from Momentum and the bill was $460 and barely took off any money for solar energy created. (On your bill A is for actual reading taken, E is for estimated reading, I had an F on my bill for no f#*king idea how to do a meter reading).
When I took my own photos and sent them to the customer service team, they said great we will change your meter readings. But not before the bill will be due which means I will get a late fee!!! Or I can just go ahead and pay the ridiculously high bill. How is it fair that I'm doing your job and having to pay for it too.
This is happening time and time again and it is getting ridiculous, at least give me a discount if you want me to do an hour of work to send in photos for every bill not a bloody late charge.
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Hi Bazza,
Thank you for taking the time to write this and sorry for the experience you have had.... Read more
This doesn't sound right, as providing proof of payment will allow us to find the payment, yes it does take time but not weeks. It also sounds like it isn't sorted yet, please do call us on 1300 662 778 or email [email protected] so we can look into the payment details that you made on the 30th Jan. I will also provide feedback about our reminder process as this is something we can work on. Hope you hear from you. -Kevin.