How To Stay Safe From Electrical Fire Caused By Household Appliances

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HOW HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL
FIRE
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INTRODUCTION

• A house property is susceptible to catch fire
  from misuse of appliances.
• Indeed, modern household appliances are
  fabulous things to own because they make the
  routine chores easier and facilitate
  entertainment and comfort just at the remotes
  touch.
• To ensure the safety of your family, you can
  take measures to avoid fire in your home.
• Here are some common reasons that cause house
  fires and some electrical safety tips to take
  precautionary measures.

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HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

• Washing machine
• Clothes dryer
• Television
• Halogen down lights
• Other reasons
• Precautionary measures
• Quick Safety Tips

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WASHING MACHINE

• Recently, news stories have made the headlines
  about the washing machines that caught fire
  because of the faulty appliances and owners not
  being alert of product recalls.
• Though a defective appliance is not the
  owners error, it does highlight the significance
  of checking for product recalls when purchasing
  any new appliance.
• And as applicable for any appliance, washing
  machines also must be appropriately installed and
  used as intended and be regularly cleaned and
  maintained.

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CLOTHES DRYER

• A dryer is an excellent appliance that
  provides great convenience but can also be a
  major cause of fire if it gets overheated or is
  used improperly or amasses excessive quantities
  of dust and lint.
• Allow loads to complete a full cycle including
  the cooling down at the end and cleaning the
  lint filter after every load.
• Besides, its vital to ensure there are good
  ventilation and airflow around the dryer and to
  have the appliance regularly inspected by a
  certified technician.
• At last, you should be there when the dryer is
  working, which means never turn it on and leave
  the premises.

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TELEVISION

• Sporadically, flat-screen TVs can catch on
  fire because of the defective parts or overheat.
• When purchasing a new television, its
  imperative to check online for any product.
• recalls and ensure all your AV equipment is
  installed by an expert electrician.
• Also, turn off your TV set when it is not in
  use instead of leaving it on standby.

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HALOGEN DOWN LIGHTS

• As per Fire and Rescue NSW, halogen down
  lights can get very hot and cause fires if they
  arent correctly installed and maintained.
• Fire prevention recommendations include using
  certified technicians for installations and not
  let lighting to come into contact with the
  insulation, paper or other flammable material.
• Fire and Rescue also advise for installing a
  smoke alarm in the roof space.

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OTHER REASONS

• Exhausted cords and defective electrical outlets
  can cause electrical fires.
• Out-of-date or old wiring that isnt designed to
  cope with multiple mod ern appliances can become
  overloaded.
• This can be eased by installing RCDs (Residual
  Current Devices) or safety switches to cut off
  power when a circuit imbalance is identified.
• Straight away, call a certified electrician to
  your home to install these safety switches.

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PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

• All of the above-listed examples emphasise the
  significance of installing smoke alarms for the
  safety of your household and of using licensed
  electrical services for all of your electrical
  work.
• If youre considering buying new appliances,
  its a good idea to verify online for any product
  recalls.
• And if you decide to purchase a used
  appliance, check it properly before turning it on.

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QUICK SAFETY TIPS

• Change light switches that have a flickering
  tendency.
• Change light switches that are hot to the
  touch.
• Refrain from overloading extension cords, plugs
  and sockets.
• Never force a 3-prong plug into a 2-receptacle
  socket.

• Get acquainted with as to where the fuse
  boxes and circuit breakers are situated and
  how to correctly operate them.
• Never allow an unqualified or uncertified
  person to attempt electrical repairs or rewiring.
• Never put water on an electrical fire instead
  use a dry fire extinguisher or baking soda.
• Never let children play close to small or large
  electric appliances.

Interested in knowing more, you can right away
call a certified electrician to get a
professional recommendation on how to maintain
your home and keep your family safe and sound
from electrical fires.
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