With temperatures in parts of the UK set to hit 40°C this week, many Brits will try just about anything to keep cool.
One of the heatwave hacks doing the rounds on social media involves creating a ‘DIY AC unit’.
Some users claim tying bags of ice to your fan can help to keep your home nice and chilly.
Others even go so far as to cover their fan with a frozen towel.
While you might be tempted to give these methods a go, experts from Electrical Safety First have warned that they could prove fatal.
As the ice melts, the water can come into
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