Fridge can also become a danger! It is kept close to the wall, a big accident can happen, people do not pay attention to these signs
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How does a refrigerator explode, what are the reasons behind compressor blast, how much danger is there in an old refrigerator and what precautions are necessary to follow to keep the refrigerator safe at home. Know all the important tips…
Information has come to light about a sudden explosion in a refrigerator kept in a small house located in a slum in Gorgaon (West). This serious incident happened at midnight, when a massive fire broke out in the house. In this accident, the father along with two children burnt to death. However, let us understand in detail what precautions should be followed to avoid any such incident in your home and what could be the reasons behind refrigerator explosion.
Why do refrigerators explode? When we talk about explosion in the refrigerator, in reality the entire refrigerator does not explode, but a specific part of it causes the explosion. This part is called compressor.
The compressor is installed at the back of the refrigerator. It consists of a pump and a motor. This motor sends the refrigerant gas inside the coils with the help of a pump. When this gas cools and turns into liquid, it absorbs the heat inside the refrigerator and cools everything kept inside. This is the normal working process of a refrigerator.
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When normal conditions become abnormal, a compressor explosion may occur. The compressor keeps circulating the refrigerant continuously, due to which the back part of the refrigerator starts heating up. Due to this, the condenser coils shrink, due to which the path of the gas gets obstructed and it is unable to come out. Gas accumulates inside the coils, due to which the pressure starts increasing. If the pressure increases beyond a certain limit, this situation can be extremely dangerous and can cause an explosion.
What is the danger? Since such incidents are usually very rare, it can be assumed that refrigerators do not explode easily. But if you have a refrigerator that is more than 10 years old and you are still using it, then you should take special precautions. As the refrigerator gets older, the risk of its explosion also increases. It is important to be more cautious in case of old refrigerators. Now let us know what precautions should be taken to prevent the refrigerator from exploding.
The sound of your refrigerator tells you whether it is working properly or not. If you hear a light and steady sound from the compressor, it means that it is working properly.
But if the compressor starts making very loud noise or there is no sound at all, then understand that there may be something wrong with it. In such a situation, do not be careless and get checked immediately.
If your refrigerator is more than 10 years old, get it checked from time to time. Do not keep it completely close to the wall. There should be enough space between the refrigerator and the wall, so that hot air can easily escape.
If the refrigerator is not cooling properly, call a technician immediately. At the same time, if excessive heat is felt from behind the refrigerator, do not ignore it, because it can be a sign of a major fault.
