Did you know that just like electric vehicles, air conditioners can also catch fire, explode and cause you to suffer huge losses.
Next, know what are the causes of blast in AC and what precautions should be taken to avoid it.
Any electronic item that is not handled properly and used carelessly, can malfunction and even explode. The same can happen with AC installed in homes, offices. All the important points must be kept in mind while installing the air conditioner, otherwise damage may occur.
Most of the fire incidents are heard while using second-hand air conditioners, using old ACs and renting ACs. By now you too must have read and seen about many such cases where AC caused major mishaps. But if timely attention is paid and some precautions are taken, such incidents can be avoided.
Why do air conditioners explode?
Air conditioner has become an essential part of our life especially in summer. But did you know that even air conditioners can have a blast hazard. This is a rare occurrence, but it is important to know how this can happen and how to prevent it.
Cause of blast in AC
Electrical fault : Bad wiring, loose connection or short circuit can cause blast in air conditioner.
Gas Leakage: An explosion can occur if there is a gas leakage in the refrigeration system of the air conditioner and the gas comes in contact with any flammable source.
Overheating: If an air conditioner is turned on too loudly or does not cool properly, it can overheat and explode.
Fault in maintenance: If the air conditioner is not regularly maintained and serviced on time, it may cause malfunction which may lead to explosion.
Misuse of Turbo Mode: Turbo mode is usually for faster cooling of AC, its prolonged use is harmful.
What to do to prevent explosion in AC?
Electrical Safety: Make sure the air conditioner is installed by a professional electrician and check the electrical safety from time to time.
Regular maintenance: It is important to have the air conditioner regularly maintained by a qualified technician, especially when the AC is rented from a local provider. Apart from this, servicing of AC is required after about 600 hours of use.
Leakage check: If you smell gas coming from the air conditioner, turn it off immediately and call a technician.
Avoid Overuse: Naturally AC usage increases in extreme heat, but excessive cooling and prolonged use should not be avoided.
Correct use of turbo mode: Once the room cools down, the turbo mode should be switched off and the AC should be run at normal speed otherwise the load on the compressor increases.
