Nearly every home makes these six incredibly risky blunders that can cause the refrigerator to explode like a bomb.
1. Positioning the refrigerator too near other appliances that produce heat:
The first reason freezers blow up is because they are positioned too near other heat-producing appliances like ovens, gas burners, microwaves, etc. The refrigerator will also blow up if the heat is turned up too much or if these devices short circuit.
Furthermore, the risk will be increased if the refrigerator’s electrical lines are positioned too near mattresses, drapes, and blankets. Electrical wires can quickly spread, latch onto these items, and catch fire when they short circuit, engulfing the refrigerator in flames.
2. Making use of an outdated refrigerator that isn’t maintained or repaired on a regular basis:
The capillary tube that connects the condenser to the evaporator becomes clogged with dirt in refrigerators that are too old, have been repaired, welded, and have had their gas replaced numerous times. This results in an excessively high pressure, which lowers the refrigerator’s cooling capacity.
“The compressor runs continuously without stopping, there is a loud noise, there is a lot of ice and snow on the compartments, and poor cooling” are signs that your refrigerator is old and could explode.
Calling a specialist on a regular basis is the ideal way to get the refrigerator inspected and, if needed, repaired or replaced.
3. Placing alcohol or fizzy beverages in the freezer:
One of the common mistakes that leads to refrigerator explosions is placing fizzy drinks in the freezer. According to experts, carbonated drink cans are extremely sensitive to temperature; if they get too hot or too cold, they can burst violently like “bombs.”
Similar to this, putting alcohol or beer in the freezer can alter the pressure and quickly cause an explosion. Furthermore, it is not advisable to store glass water bottles in the freezer. The water will expand and the glass water bottle will contract as the temperature drops. The water bottle could easily crack or burst as a result of this.
4. Gas leak + electrical leak: Since the refrigerator’s gas tank is made of a very durable steel shell, spontaneous combustion is quite improbable. Except in the event of an electric spark coming into contact with you due to a timely short circuit in the electrical line and a gas leak (open weld, leaky pipe, etc.).
Households have a high need for energy since the majority of them utilize high-capacity, power-hungry appliances like air conditioners, dishwashers, microwaves, and washing machines. An electrical short circuit will occur at any moment if the electrical line is constructed without satisfying the overload demand.
Fire, smoke, and gas smells from the refrigerator will result from a gas tank explosion that happens at a time when people are inside the house and it is difficult to locate a way out.
5. Connecting numerous gadgets to the refrigerator’s outlet:
One appliance that uses a lot of electricity is the refrigerator. It is simple to create an electrical short circuit that could result in a refrigerator fire if numerous gadgets are plugged into the same outlet as the refrigerator.
6. Apply insect repellent close to the fridge:
Steer clear of chemicals like hairspray and insect repellent close to the refrigerator. The potential for sparks to form, react with the chemicals, and result in an explosion is the explanation.