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 residents of one of the five-story buildings on Oktyabrya Avenue. A room on the first floor was on fire, 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 was the source of the fire. The irresponsible owners turned on the appliances and calmly went about their business, leaving the washer unattended. What caused the fire of equipment: a malfunction of the washing machine or problems with the wiring, the firefighters have yet to find out. Thankfully, no one was hurt 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-sized equipment, do not neglect the recommendations. Connect electrical devices only in accordance with regulations. The washing machine must be connected directly, without extension cords and adapters, and the wiring in the house must be grounded. It is better to install an automatic switch in addition. This will become a reliable protection of your equipment from a short circuit. Remember, the correct installation and connection of household devices is the key to their long service life and your safety.