As soon as the summer season arrives, air conditioner (AC) starts running in every house, office and shop. AC has become the easiest and effective way to get relief from scorching heat. But do you know that this relief machine can sometimes cause dangerous accidents? There are reports of AC blast every year from many parts of the country, recently such accidents have occurred in cities like Hyderabad, Delhi and Meerut.
But the question is, why does this happen? Is the only increasing heat reason or is our negligence responsible somewhere? Let us know some big reasons hidden behind the AC blast which are understood in time, then big accidents can be avoided.
electrical failure
There is a major reason for a sudden explosion in AC. Many times there is a problem in internal wiring or there is a short circuit in a part. If AC service is not done in time, then this small disturbance can become a big accident. Therefore it is important that AC check and service should be done regularly.
Compressor is overheating
If the heat is high, we often run AC for hours without stopping, sometimes for 15-18 hours. This puts a constant pressure on the compressor and becomes more hot. When the compressor overheat, the possibility of fire or blast in it increases greatly.
gas leak
If the gas used in AC starts leaking, then this situation becomes even more dangerous. Overheat compressors and gas leakage can be caused by the blast. Therefore, during every servicing, do check the gas.
wrong or inexpensive wiring
If the wires of inferior quality have been used in wiring while applying AC, then it can prove to be dangerous after a while. Many people get local wiring done to save money, which cannot bear much load and makes a short circuit. This increases the risk of blast.
blockage from dust and dirt
If the AC filters are not cleaned, then gradually dust accumulates and the system starts jamming. This affects not only on cooling, but also on the health of the compressor. Due to continuous increasing pressure, the compressor can fail and it can even explode.
तो क्या करें?
- Must get AC service done every 3-4 months
- Use correct and quality wiring
- Do not run AC for several hours without stopping
- Keep checking gas levels and leakage from time to time
- Clean the filter of AC every week
A small negligence can not only danger your life, not just the machine. Running AC in summer is as important, the correct care of it is equally important. Next time when AC turned on, pay some attention to it too & mdash; because a small step can save you from a big accident.