Recently, the temperature in Guangzhou has gradually risen
Air conditioning in the neighborhood's home
Is it on?
If the air conditioner in your home is also "elderly" air conditioner
Then pay attention
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"Elderly" air conditioner, suddenly "angry"
According to Zhejiang fire news
Recently, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
A fire broke out in a residential area in Xiaoshan District
Ms. Jin, a tenant, said
She was not at home at the time of the fire
It was the roommate who called her
She found out that her room was on fire
After receiving the alarm
Firefighters rushed to the scene
and immediately carry out rescue work
The fire caused the indoor electrical appliances, curtains and other items to be burned
Fortunately, there were no casualties
Afterwards
After the on-site investigation by the fire investigators
It is possible to confirm the point of origin of this fire
for the wall hanging air conditioner
After the wall socket is heated and melted
It has been bonded to the air conditioner plug
It was further dissected and analyzed by the fire investigators
Discover where the power leads and tabs are connected
There are obvious blackening and burn marks
The fire can be determined to have been caused by
Caused by poor contact between the air conditioner plug and the wall plug
Ms. Jin, a tenant, said
The air conditioner was not in use at the time of the fire
And it appeared as early as December 2023
Signs of sparks in air conditioner plugs and sockets
At that time, the landlord just replaced the wall plugs
Didn't deal with the old air conditioner plugs
This air conditioner is also an old guy from more than 10 years ago
The fire dispatcher reminded
The reed in the socket is elastic, and the electrical plug is inserted in the socket for a long time, which will cause the reed to lose its elasticity and loosen, resulting in poor contact and high temperature, which in turn will cause a fire.
In particular, it is necessary to pay close attention to the service life of household appliances, and regularly inspect and maintain the electrical appliances and electrical circuits at home to ensure safety and no hidden dangers.
Is there still an age for household appliances?
Naturally!
May cause a fire!
Hurry up to check if the appliances in your home are "expired"
The safe service life of household appliances
The calculation should be made from the date of purchase
and calculated continuously
The China Household Electrical Appliances Association officially released the 2022 "Safe Service Life of Household Appliances", which clarifies:
The safe service life of refrigerators, wine cabinets, and air conditioners is 10 years;
The safe service life of gas stoves, range hoods, storage electric water heaters, water purifiers, disinfection cabinets for eating utensils, washing machines and dryers is 8 years.
Socket irritation
"Old" household appliances that are overage in service cause fires
Cases are not uncommon
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01
On March 23, in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, a fire broke out in a resident's home, and firefighters arrived at the scene for emergency treatment, causing no casualties.
According to the householder's recollection, when he turned on the power switch of the TV socket that night, he suddenly heard a "boom", and sparks burst out of the socket, which quickly ignited the surrounding combustibles.
02
On September 21, 2023, a fire accident occurred in a self-built residence on Yangtang East Road, Yingde City. Lessons from the accident: the owner of the house has a weak sense of fire safety, does not regularly check the electrical equipment at home and does not replace the old electrical equipment in time, and after the plug-in board fails and catches fire, it ignites the surrounding combustibles, resulting in irreversible losses.
03
On July 6, 2022, a fire broke out in a household in Gongshu District, Hangzhou, and after the on-site investigation of the fire investigators, the fire started with the vertical air conditioner in the living room, according to the head of the household, the vertical air conditioner in the living room was bought in 2002 and has been used for 20 years.
How to check it out
Sockets and appliances in the home
Whether there is a safety hazard
Hurry up and collect it
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receptacle
household appliance
Forward to remind those around you
Source: China Fire Protection, Zhejiang Fire Protection, Chuzhou Fire Protection, Qingyuan Fire Protection
Editor-in-charge: Zhu Meirong
Editor: Anne Xu