Experts warn that online energy saving advice can be harmful and even dangerous at home.
Philippe Commaret, head of customer advice for UK energy supplier, has many "tips" that can pose serious health risks, such as turning off the refrigerator. clarified. Food can go bad overnight.
But his 21% of homeowners and renters believe doing this will reduce their utility bills. Furthermore, 26% of them believe that turning off the boiler at night will save money, although the opposite may actually be true.
Depending on how well your home is insulated, turning off the boiler overnight can cause the building to cool significantly, causing more serious problems such as damp walls. there is. Other commonly searched tricks such as "black radiator paint" (a tactic 12% believe will reduce energy costs) also reduce utility costs as certain types of paint can make radiators less efficient. may be added to
This advice is based on a survey of 2,000 homeowners and renters conducted by energy provider EDF, where 34% "googled" advice on how to reduce their energy bills. It was issued after it was found to have a .
And while 22% have done the same through social media platforms, 42% feel there is a lot of conflicting advice and have trouble judging fact from fiction.
Further analysis of online search terms reveals that searches for "how to reduce your energy bill" have increased 467% in the past six months.
EDF's Philippe Commaret said: Some are actually dangerous.
The survey also found that 55% of people said that rising energy prices have made them think about ways to make their homes more energy efficient.
Data from the Energy Savings Trust reveals that a short four-minute shower can save the average household up to £70 a year, while 14% say otherwise. thinking about.
It was found that a typical household keeps 26 appliances on standby instead of turning them off. This could save you up to £55 per year.
Also, only 15% installed Smart His thermostats to save money, even though it could save customers annual costs.
The survey, conducted through OnePoll, also found that 62% of people who have implemented energy efficient measures in their homes have noticed a reduction in their utility bills.
Philippe Commaret added:
"Actions like keeping appliances on standby can have a bigger impact than we realize."
The free Energy Hub Show and control where your customers are using the most energy. "Customers can not only reduce their usage, but they can also reduce their costs. This shows that it is really worth it."
