AC Blasts: Why This Happens and How to Prevent Fire Incidents?
Intensely hot summers require air conditioners to run day and night along with fire risks. Many AC explosions are triggered by faulty wiring, bad maintenance, or cheap parts. One tiny mistake may put lives in jeopardy and destroy property. Knowing the causes and applying safety methods may avert such accidents.
Why Do Air Conditioners Burst Into Flames?
- Faulty Wiring and Short Circuits
Damaged, aged, or loose wires may overheat and cause a fire. An improper wiring job may cause short-circuiting within the AC which then burns. AC wiring should be inspected yearly before every summer season.
- Low-Quality Extension Boards
One common practice is to connect AC units to power outlets using extension boards. If the extension board is of bad quality it may heat up badly and give way under excessive load. This can cause fire due to short circuiting. Use only good quality power strips for heavy appliances.
- No Regular Maintenance Service for the AC System
Over time the internal parts of an AC get filled with a layer of dirt and dust. A blocked filter and the unclean inner workings cooperate to make the AC system work hard in cooling generating heat. Without proper servicing on time this heat may lead to serious fire hazards.
- Overheated AC Compressor
When an AC runs continuously under high load the compressor will theoretically run hot. This excessive heat may ignite any flammable material inside the unit. Timely maintenance restores heating and cooling thereby preempting dangerous overheating.
- Cheap and Fake Spare Parts
Counterfeit or poor-grade spare parts in repairs lead to a higher chance of electrical faults. Bad-quality capacitors and fans and wiring fail at high voltage causing sparks that ignite a fire. Always prefer original manufacturer-approved spares for replacement.
Ways to Prevent AC Fires
- Schedule Regular Maintenance
Your AC must be serviced by a professional at least twice yearly before the summer season and mid of the season. Cleaning the filters, and coils and inspecting the wiring actually lowers overheating risk.
- Purchase Quality Electrical Hardware
Use only certified wires, plugs, and extension boards to avoid downtime by putting them into overload. The cheap ones will simply melt or catch fire under high power consumption.
- Install a Voltage Stabilizer
Constant fluctuations in voltage are a stress test for the AC and are known to malfunction the components which may further lead to a fire hazard. Using a stabilizer protects your unit by ensuring a fixed output voltage.
Follow these simple safety measures to keep your air conditioning on track while warding off some grave accidental fire hazards. Quality and maintenance should be carefully exercised for a much safer ambiance at home.
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