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The "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

author:Guangzhou Radio and Television Station

Recently, the temperature in Guangzhou has gradually risen

Air conditioning in the neighborhood's home

Is it on?

The "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

If the air conditioner in your home is also "elderly" air conditioner

Then pay attention

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"Elderly" air conditioner, suddenly "angry"

The "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

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

The "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

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

The "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

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 "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

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 "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

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

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.

The "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

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.

The "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

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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The "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

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The "elderly" air conditioner "caught fire", and the bedroom almost burned out!

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

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