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Tempted to ask AI or check TikTok for DIY advice? Freya did just that… and ended up with a £1,800 boiler bill

Daily Mail Money · 10 September 2026 at 11:40

Tempted to ask AI or check TikTok for DIY advice? Freya did just that… and ended up with a £1,800 boiler bill

A young homeowner is warning others against attempting to repair their own boilers, after her botched attempt landed her with an £1,800 bill.

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Tempted to ask AI or check TikTok for DIY advice? Freya did just that… and ended up with a £1,800 boiler bill

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