Winter heating hack warning as dangerous 'trick' could prove life threatening
dailyrecord.co.ukThe winter months are edging closer as cooler temperatures begin to creep in. With energy prices remaining a concern amid a cost of living crisis, many are looking for more cost-effective ways to keep warm at home without having to crank up their central heating for long periods of time.
It means some resort to unusual methods, trying out online hacks to heat up homes. And while it can be tempting to try some of the tips, a few can be incredibly dangerous, according to a heating technology expert.
The expert is urging people to "think twice" before following viral online hacks, with some capable of putting "your life at risk".
Four ideas popular on social media are of concern as Jess Steel from online heating specialists BestHeating issues an urgent warning while explaining the tricks can actually cause safety concerns without helping to reduce bills, reports the Express.For example, using a terracotta pot to heat a room has been doing the rounds on TikTok, with the craze soaring in popularity last winter.
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