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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Business
Martin Winter

Online energy-saving tips could be doing more harm than good in homes, experts warn

Energy experts have warned not to believe everything you read online – as some energy-saving tips, like turning your fridge off overnight, can actually be a danger in your home.

As the cost of living continues to rise, over a third of Brits (34%) have “Googled” advice on how to cut down on their energy bills, according to a poll of 2,000 homeowners and renters.

And one in five (21%) think tips like switching off their fridge overnight will reduce their bills – with no consideration for the fact that this could result in food turning bad, which in turn could pose a serious risk to health.

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