Brother, don’t take the fridge lightly in summer! If these 5 things are not followed then a big accident can happen, know safety tips

As the summer season approaches, the use of refrigerator and AC increases. Every house may or may not have AC, but there is definitely a fridge. Due to not being able to bear the intense heat, people prefer to drink cold water. Apart from this, things like fruits and juices are also consumed more, which are kept in the refrigerator. But one should be very careful about using the refrigerator in summer. An example of this is the incident that happened in Nirmal district. Locally, a refrigerator suddenly exploded due to a short circuit in a double bedroom house in Bengalpet Mahalaxmiwada. House owner Odisela Vijay (50) and a woman (40) died in this accident.

This makes it clear that one should not take it lightly just because it is a fridge. Anyway, any electric appliance should never be taken lightly. We should always use them with utmost care.

Now let’s talk about what precautions we should take while using the refrigerator in summer. Do follow these things. It is better to take precautions in advance than to regret after any untoward incident.

Main reasons for refrigerator malfunction: Excessive heat: Due to increase in temperature in the environment, the refrigerator gets heated quickly, which increases the chances of it getting damaged. Electricity fluctuations: Electricity consumption increases a lot in summer.

Changes in voltage can damage the internal parts of the refrigerator, causing a risk of short circuit. Higher load: When it is too hot outside, the refrigerator has to work harder to maintain coolness inside. This increases the pressure on the motor and there is a possibility of it getting damaged quickly.

To keep the fridge safe, follow these important precautions: Maintain proper air flow: Keep the fridge in a place where it does not fall in direct sunlight. Also, leave some empty space around the fridge and the back wall, so that hot air can escape.

Clean the coils: Do not allow dust and dirt to accumulate on the coils located behind the refrigerator. Keep cleaning them from time to time, because the refrigerator gets heated quickly due to accumulation of dust.

Check rubber seals: Make sure to check whether the refrigerator door is closing properly or not. Due to proper rubber seals, the cold air inside does not escape and there is no extra pressure on the motor.

Use of stabilizer: To protect the refrigerator from power fluctuations, use a surge protector or a good stabilizer. Room environment: Do not allow excessive heat in the room where the refrigerator is kept. If possible, keep the windows open so that there is good flow of air.