Fridge Compressor Blast: Causes, Risks & Ways of Prevention

Fridge Compressor Blast: Recently, a young man died due to refrigerator blast in Sirohi district of Rajasthan. The young man was taking out the stuff from the fridge, when suddenly the compressor exploded and he lost his life. Summer season has arrived, so such incidents can be heard often. Today we will tell you what precautions should be taken while using the fridge in summer-

Why does Compressor Blast happen?

The main reason for increasing incidents of fridge blast in summer is the compressor getting too hot. If the power supply is fast then the pressure on the compressor increases and it overheats. Due to this, there can be a blast in the compressor.

Reasons for blast in the fridge

• overheating of the compressor.
• gas leakage.
• fault in the power plug or supply.
• fault in the electrical wiring.
• fault in the fan motor or compressor fan.
• fault in the freezer capacitor.
• keeping the fridge on continuously for a long time.

Why does the fridge compressor overheat?

• Lack of refrigerant gas.
• Dirty condenser.
• Any fault in the compressor or motor.
• Overloading of the fridge.
• Keeping it on continuously for a long time.
• Lack of ventilation.
• Voltage fluctuations.
• Loose condenser coil.

How to prevent fridge blast-

• Keep the fridge at least 1 feet away from the wall.
• Always use the power plug.
• Never set the fridge to the minimum temperature.
• Do not open the fridge door repeatedly. Clean it regularly.
• Keep the fridge in a ventilated place, so that the heat can escape.
• Do not fill the fridge with more things than required.
• Also do not keep hot things.
• If a loud noise comes from the compressor, then show it to the mechanic immediately.