A study has brought together some of the most present utilities in homes and can cause life risks
A study coordinated by Lending Tree collected data from 2013 to 2022 and gathered the appliances that cause the most domestic accidents.
Some appliances have received high hazardous label for having a higher level of risk at home.
These are the most dangerous appliances to have at home
1. Gas heater
It is a domestic risk as gas can accumulate in the environment and cause quick explosions or intoxications. Thus, gases like LPG and GN are inflatable and toxic.
Many accidents happen because the heater does not receive adequate installation for poor ventilation and use of wrong ducts. This ends up increasing the risk of intoxication.
2. Refrigerators
They wear out with the older time and equipment of materials have several problems. The rubber rubbers of the dryness and the compressor begins to have recurring failures that can cause fires.
3. Ropas dryers
Another in the list of appliances that provides practicality, but a serious risk to consumer safety, as well as damage to the environment.
One of the main problems related to this apparatus is the release of airfield microfibers in the air that impair respiratory health. Lack of proper cleaning in the ventilation system filter can cause fires and internal overheating.
4. Microwave
A very useful domestic utility, but a very dangerous appliance. This is because there are some threats to health and safety that the consumer should pay attention to double.
A very recurring problem of this device is short circuit and internal overheating due to the use of forbidden utensils, boiling liquids or even overcrowding.
5. Cooktops and stoves
A simple incorrect install and you already unlock gas leaks, overheating and even fires. The technicians warn that many Brazilians make the mistake of allocating the stove near refrigerators, freezers and cabinets, while the ideal is to maintain a safe distance from these items.
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