The heatwave has made us turn to our cooling devices more, be they refrigerators, ACs, or coolers. Lately though, we hear of incidents of short circuits and tripping that happens with the devices, which has led to them getting spoilt.
Also, there have been incidents of ACs catching fire. What we can we do to ensure this does not happen?
1. An important prevention measure is regular servicing and cleaning.
2. Ensure that the vents are clean and there is no blockage.
3. If voltage is low, do not stress the AC; it will be ineffective and will add to the heating.
4. Call technicians to check how much the AC is getting heated – if the outdoor unit is getting overheated, they will need to bring the temperature down, using water.
5. Do not use the AC continuously. Switch it off from time to time so that the device gets time to cool down.
These small measures will ensure that your ACs last longer and are more effective in combating the heat stress!
