The use of air conditioner (AC) increases rapidly in summer, but incidents of AC blast also start coming to light in this season. Often people consider it to be a sudden incident, whereas there are many technical and maintenance reasons behind it.
Problems like high temperature, running AC continuously for a long time, bad wiring or gas leaks increase the pressure on the system, which creates the risk of overheating and short circuit. Small steps like periodic servicing, proper installation and taking care of electrical load can prevent major accidents.
When the temperature is very high in summer, the AC compressor keeps working continuously. Running without a break for a long time causes the machine to overheat. If the cooling system is not working properly, this overheating can cause a blast.
Old or poor quality wiring is a major cause of AC blast. When the wires cannot withstand excessive load, a short circuit may occur. This causes sparking and may lead to fire or explosion.
If the refrigerant gas used in AC leaks or the pressure in the system increases too much, then it can be very dangerous. If the correct level and pressure of gas is not under control, the risk of blast increases.
Many people do not get AC serviced for years. Due to this, the filters become dirty, dust accumulates on the coils and the air flow is disrupted. As a result, there is more pressure on the machine and the possibility of failure or blast increases.
Use of cheap and local parts also increases the risk. These parts are often unable to withstand high temperatures and pressures, which can lead to sudden failure or explosion.
Before the start of every season, get professional AC service done. Due to this, small problems are caught early.
