Can Washing Machines Catch Fire

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Can washing machines catch fire. This latest fire in a unit block in Sydneys west reaffirms the very real danger these faulty washing machines present and comes in the wake of around 35 incidents or fires since March this year. If the wiring in your wall outlets has aged this can be a potential fire hazard. Fires can easily start in the appliance cords outlets and switches.

The reason we are quite relaxed on this is as manufacturers generally do not build a washing machine with flammable material. An extra three models have been added to the host of machines that may catch fire owing to an overheating door mechanism. If the drain pump becomes blocked this can cause the washing machine to overheat.

Faulty wiring generates sparks and ignites cable insulation. From 2006 to 2010 the latest statistics available for the US refrigerators and freezers were the cause of 1710 home structure fires that resulted in two deaths 19 injuries and 23 million. These are the 10 most common causes of washing machine fires.

The dryer should be almost. If a fire does occur get out stay out and call Triple Zero 000. Owners of Hotpoint and Indesit washing machines may have to check again to see whether their model is on a recall list of fire.

Are washing machines a fire hazard. You probably have seen a lot of media coverage about the millions of recalled air bags that can explode unexpectedly but there is another recall that has received much less attention related to washing machines. And why you should NEVER leave it running when you go to bed.

Drive conveyor or V-belts wear out overheat and start fires. Several reasons why this large electrical appliance can catch fire include the following. In a washing machine as opposed to a dishwasher theres also the drum bearing.