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Sophie Harris & Lucy Farrell

Expert debunks eight 'concerning' energy saving hacks that claim to slash bills

Brits have been on the hunt for tips to reduce their energy use, in the hopes to slash bills this winter, but there is the question of whether they actually work, or are fully safe.

As costs continue to rise, people are willing to try anything to keep heat from escaping households, as well as cheaper ways to stay warm like extra insulation. But one expert is "concerned" about some hacks that are doing the rounds, which he feels households should avoid as they are unsafe.

From causing health problems, to creating safety hazards, or being downright "nonsense", Jonathan Rolande, from House Buy Fast has said there are some tips which are not worth trying.

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