Causes of AC Fires and How to Avoid Them.

Causes of AC Fires and How to Avoid Them.

As the temperature rises to alarming levels, incidents of sudden fire in air conditioners (ACs) are also on the rise, with the threat of loss of human life.

But why does the AC that helps us cope better with the summer keep catching fire?

In this article we will shed light on the causes of these incidents and how to avoid them.

Causes of fire:

As the temperature rises we start to overuse the AC which even exceeds its rated limit.

This puts pressure on the AC compressor and then it catches fire.

An Air Conditioner contains a refrigerant gas that provides cooling.

Sometimes cases of leakage of this gas are also reported, and if the AC is left on for a long time, the risk of fire increases.

Another major cause of AC fires is voltage fluctuation.

If there is frequent voltage fluctuation problem in your area, it can damage the compressor of the air conditioner and may cause fire.

How to protect AC from fire?

First of all, turn off the AC every 2 to 3 hours so that its compressor is not stressed and it can provide good cooling.

Second, maintain the AC regularly and make sure that there are no gas leaks.

If you have a problem with voltage fluctuations in your area, use a voltage stabilizer.

Make sure that your AC unit is properly connected to the electrical circuit to avoid overloading.

Here are some ways that can help you to keep your AC safe during the extreme heat.