Ever been in a situation where your electricity units got exhausted unnoticed simply because you didn't know how to check PHED meter balance? If yes, then you have come to the right place.
Since the advent of prepaid meters, one of the challenges most Nigerians face is often witnessed when the unit gets exhausted. Most times, it goes unnoticed that the unit is about to finish, and then it suddenly happens, and then there is frustration.
If your area electricity is under the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) and you don't know how to check PHED meter balance, this article is actually for you.
How to check the PHED prepaid meter balance
There are various ways or methods to know how much time or unit is left before your unit finishes:
Method 1: Look out for the blinking red light
The easiest way to check your PHED meter balance is by checking the meter box. Depending on the type of meter you are using, the remaining units will be displayed on the meter screen. When the remaining unit is low, you do see a blinking red light with some sort of beeping sound. The essence is basically to alert you that the unit will soon be totally exhausted. If this method doesn't work, try the below method.
Method 2: Check balance with code
The reason the first method may not work out for everybody depends on the type of meter. Some meters have the display feature, while a few other types do not. So, if your meter is not the one that displays the available unit on the screen, you can type in a code to see how much you have left. Simply input “07” and press enter, and your balance will be displayed on the screen instantly.
Similarly, there are other pieces of information relating to your electricity consumption that you may want to access from the meter. Below are some other useful pieces of information you may need:
To check the PHED meter number:
Press 99 on your prepaid meter and press ENTER.
To check electricity consumption:
Press 01 on your meter, and then press the ENTER button.
To monitor and manage daily consumption:
Press 031 and the ENTER button.
For inquiries about your current token:
Press 077 and press ENTER.
For inquiries about your previous token:
Press 076 and press ENTER.
If you want to borrow unit on your PHED meter, you should read this article => How To Borrow Unit From PHED Prepaid Meter
Bottom line
Now that you know how to check PHED meter balance, you don't have to wait until the last minute to recharge your meter with new units. Don't wait until everything goes blackout. When you start hearing that beeping sound, it's a quick reminder to inform you that you're about to get totally exhausted and that you need to recharge. You can recharge your meter using the steps in this article => How To Buy PHED Units Online
With the different methods and codes shared in this post, you should now know all that concern how to check PHED meter balance, check energy consumption, check previous and current tokens, and check your prepaid meter number in case you don't remember it or never had it written down somewhere.