1. Placing the refrigerator too close to other heat-generating devices:
The first reason why refrigerators explode is because they are placed too close to other heat-generating devices such as microwaves, gas stoves, ovens, etc. If the heat is too high or these devices short-circuit, the refrigerator will also explode.
Additionally, if the electrical wires leading to the refrigerator are placed too close to blankets, curtains, and mattresses, it will increase the danger. When the electrical wires short-circuit, they can easily spread, catch on these materials, and engulf the refrigerator in flames.
2. Using a refrigerator that is too old, not regularly maintained or repaired:
Fridges that are too old, have been repaired, welded, and have had their gas replaced many times, have dirt that clogs the capillary tube connecting the condenser to the evaporator, causing the pressure to be too high, reducing the cooling capacity of the refrigerator.
Indications that your refrigerator is old and at risk of exploding are: “The compressor runs continuously without stopping, there is a loud noise, there is a lot of ice and snow on the compartments, and poor cooling.”
It is best to regularly call a technician to check the refrigerator and repair or buy a new one as soon as necessary.
3. Putting carbonated drinks or alcohol in the freezer:
Putting carbonated drinks in the freezer is among the mistakes that many people make that causes the refrigerator to explode. As per experts, carbonated drinks cans are very sensitive to temperature, too hot or cold can turn them into “bombs” and explode violently.
Similarly, if you put beer or alcohol in the freezer, this can also change the pressure, which can easily lead to an explosion. In addition, you should also not put glass bottles of water in the freezer. When the temperature drops, the water will expand while the glass bottle of water contracts. This can easily cause the bottle of water to break or explode.
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4. Gas leak + electrical leakage:
As the gas tank of the refrigerator has a very sturdy steel shell, the possibility of spontaneous combustion is very unlikely. Except in the case of a gas leak (open weld, leaking pipe, etc.) and coming into contact with an electric spark because of a short circuit in the electrical line at the right time.
The electricity demand of households is very high, most of them use high-capacity, power-consuming devices such as: dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, air conditioners, etc. In the meantime, if the electrical line is installed without meeting the overload demand, it will cause an electrical short circuit at any time.
If the gas tank explosion occurs at the right time when there are people in the house and it is difficult to find a way to escape, the consequences will be fire, smoke and gas fumes from the refrigerator.
5. Plugging many devices into the same outlet as the refrigerator:
Refrigerator is a device that consumes a lot of electricity. If you plug many devices into the same outlet as the refrigerator, it is easy to cause an electrical short circuit, leading to a fire in the refrigerator.
6. Use insect repellent near the refrigerator:
Avoid using chemicals such as hairspray or insect repellent near the refrigerator. The reason is that sparks can be created, react with the chemicals and cause an explosion.
