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Catherine Furze

Warning as families face bills to replace broken smart meter displays

Energy smart meter displays have been watched more than the TV this winter as the cost of living crisis forces families to keep a sharp eye on their gas and electricity usage.

But did you know that your smart meter is probably outside your house and what you are looking at every day in actually your in-home display unit? The in-home display (IHD), also called a smart meter monitor, should show you how much gas and electricity you’re using in near-real time – and how much it’s costing.

And worryingly, although two in five reported problems with smart meters actually relate to the IDH not working, you may well have to foot the bill for a repair or replacement yourself if you need one.

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