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Technology
Camilla Sharman

5 appliances you need to unplug right now to cool down your home in a heatwave

Home office.

I’m sitting at my desk in a heatwave; the curtains are drawn, the windows and doors are shut, and a fan whirrs in the background. I have a cool drink by my side to keep me hydrated, but I’m still struggling in the intense heat.

I know I’m not alone in my attempts to keep cool as I battle against the high temperatures. And despite practicing the Caveman Method (yes, it works), I’ve run out of other options, or so I thought.

There’s one way I can reduce the heat in my home that won’t cost me a dime; in fact, it will save me money, and it’s all to do with unplugging ‘phantom heaters’.

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