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How To Stay Safe From Electrical Fire Caused By Household Appliances

The presentation contains the basic information about the appliances that can cause electrical fire. Know how you can stay <br><br>safe from electrical fire. Call 1300859383 to local electrical service provider in any kind of emergency. Visit: <br><br>http://www.servicetoday.com.au/electricians/sydney/

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How To Stay Safe From Electrical Fire Caused By Household Appliances

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  1. HOW HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL FIRE www.servicetoday.com.au

  2. 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 remote’s 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.

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

  4. 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 owner’s 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.

  5. 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, it’s 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.

  6. TELEVISION • Sporadically, flat-screen TVs can catch on fire because of the defective parts or overheat. • When purchasing a new television, it’s 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.

  7. HALOGEN DOWN LIGHTS • As per Fire and Rescue NSW, halogen down lights can get very hot and cause fires if they aren’t 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.

  8. OTHER REASONS • Exhausted cords and defective electrical outlets can cause electrical fires. • Out-of-date or old wiring that isn’t designed to cope with multiple mod ernappliances 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.

  9. 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 servicesfor all of your electrical work. • If you’re considering buying new appliances, it’s 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.

  10. 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.

  11. ABOUT SERVICE TODAY The Service Today brand was established in 2014 from an operation previously set up by the current owner. The business now employs a total of 94 staff, with 45 plumbers and 15 electricians with vans and associated equipment. A call centre and proprietary scheduling and management software provide professional sales and operational infrastructure. The business has demonstrated rapid growth over the past few years, significantly outperforming the sector, indicating appropriate value / price positioning and successful marketing.

  12. CONTACT US Head Office: Service Today – Sydney 91 Marigold Street, Revesby, NSW, 2212 PHONE : 02 9119 7193 WEB :www.servicetoday.com.au

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