Again, the washing machine became the culprit of the fire. This time the incident happened in the city of Miass, Chelyabinsk region. A call to the fire department about a possible fire came from the residents of one of the five-story buildings on October Avenue. A room on the ground floor was burning, the owners of which were not at home. Firefighters had to evacuate 9 people from neighboring apartments, the rest left their homes on their own.
The washing machine became the focus of ignition. Irresponsible owners turned on the equipment and calmly left about their business, leaving the washer unattended. What caused the fire of the equipment: a malfunction of the washing machine or a problem with the wiring, remains to be found out by the firefighter. Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire. But such negligence and irresponsibility of the owners caused considerable damage to their housing: all personal belongings, furniture were engulfed in flames. Even the walls and ceiling were badly damaged by the fire. Therefore, careless owners will have to not only buy a new washing machine, but also make major repairs to their homes.
Before installing large equipment, do not neglect the recommendations.Connect electrical devices only in accordance with the rules. The washing machine must be connected directly, without extension cords and adapters, and the wiring in the house itself must be grounded. It is better to install an additional circuit breaker. This will be a reliable protection of your equipment from short circuit. Remember, the correct installation and connection of household appliances is the key to their long service and your safety.