Major alert for Irish homeowners over summer fridge hack as temperatures reach 29C
IRELAND is set to bask in sizzling temperatures this weekend with highs of 29C today.
And Irish homeowners are being urged to place an A4 sheet of paper in their fridge to avoid food going off early in the warmer conditions.
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Meteorologist Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel revealed we will experience "very warm or hot weather" until Sunday.
And the sizzling conditions can impact directly
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The reason behind it could be related to whether the seal around the door is working properly or not - especially if your fridge is a few years old.
If your seal is not working properly, households could face an increase in energy bills as your fridge would work harder to keep food cold, or even further damage to the fridge.
Homeowners can check if their fridge is working properly using a single sheet of A4 paper.
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"A worn-out door seal can prevent the refrigerator door from closing properly, causing the cooling system to work harder to keep your groceries fresh.
'This can lead to increased energy consumption and potential damage to your fridge and its temperature settings.
Ireland to sizzle in 24C heat as heatwave arrives and Met Eireann reveal hottest areas
'Warm air entering your fridge can overwhelm the cooling system, especially during hot
"To check if your fridge door is functioning correctly, use a piece of paper.
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"You can buy paper for as little as 1cent or use any paper you have at home.
"Place the paper against the door seal and close the door. When you try to pull the paper out, you should feel some resistance. If the paper slides out easily, your door seal may need replacing.'
HEATWAVE
Weather chiefs confirmed a "very warm and hot day" is on the cards today with long spells of sunshine.
But some isolated showers may develop as the day goes on, possibly becoming heavy at times.
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Met Eireann's
"And it will feel slightly milder in the south where highest temperatures will be 20 to 23C in a mainly light south to southeast breeze.
"Tonight we'll stay mainly dry, with some lingering showers possible over parts of Ulster and Leinster.
"It will be mild, but temperatures not falling below 12C to 17C in the light or variable southerly breeze."
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Saturday will be warm with good sunny spells for most of the country and slightly cloudier conditions in the west.
But scattered showers will move in across the country, some heavy and possibly thundery at times.
And a heavier band of rain will move in off the Atlantic later Saturday night, bringing longer spells of rain.
Sunday is set to be a bright start to the morning, but outbreaks of showery rain will move in from the west in the morning with sunny spells and scattered showers to follow.
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Fresher and breezier than recent days with highest temperatures of 15C to 20C, warmest in the east, all with rather brisk westerly winds.
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