Modern appliances are invaluable tools in our current civilization, and as such, we have come to rely on them to work as they should, at all times. From fridges to TV’s to laptops and microwaves, we have come to depend on these conveniences to start our day, provide us with entertainment, be productive and so on. However, some of these unassuming appliances can start fires and cause a lot of property damage as well as personal harm, and as such, it is vital that you educate yourself on how these appliances start said fires, and what to do about them. If you believe that your appliance was defective, or that there was negligence on the part of your landlord such as in the case of poor wiring causing power surges, then you have every right to file a lawsuit to recover money damages, and we can help with this.
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Fires caused by household appliances are said to cause at least $5 billion in property losses on a yearly basis. In addition, house fires happen frighteningly commonly, that one happens every 63 seconds.
Here are some of the most common appliances that cause house fires:
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Refrigerator
Given the cold and freezing temperatures in a fridge, most people would never think of fridges causing fires. However, refrigerators contain components such as the compressor which can overheat and start producing sparks, and this in turn can lead to a raging fire in no time. Because fridges cycle on and off regularly, it is more likely that the compressor, worn out after years of use, can catch fire.
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Dishwasher
Another counterintuitive appliance with regard to fire starting has to be the household dishwasher, which actually has heating elements that are responsible for making sure that grease and grime comes off utensils. Because these heating elements can overheat, it is vital that you don’t leave the dishwasher running overnight, and never leave home with the dishwasher running, given the propensity for the heating elements to get so hot as to cause a spark in internal wiring, leading to a fire.
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Toaster
Morning toast is a great thing, and it’s something some people look forward to after a restful night. However, please be aware that toasters can be fire hazards when they are not cleaned regularly as well as if the components are faulty such as in the case of a nonfunctional timer which doesn’t pop the bread or bagel out, leading to it getting charred, and finally, burning up.
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