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4 Easy Tips To Protect Your Home Appliances From Damage

by Tazim Damji

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The way of doing household chores has changed over the years. There used to be a time in the
past when people handled household chores manually. In this modern age, with advancements in science and
technology, every second house has a bunch of appliances from traditional household helpers
to entertainment electronics, and the use of these gadgets has become a necessity more than a
luxury.


From washing clothes to reheating the food, everyone depends on the machinery. We can say it
is a need of time when everyone’s life is too busy to handle these things by hand. However,
reaping the benefits from these appliances, we have to take proper care and keep a check on
them to avoid major damages.


Electrical appliances in your home are designed to run on a certain voltage supply. If the voltage
exceeds the given limit, surges happen. And those damages can cause major harm to your
health and property.

Use The Right Voltage Bulbs In Your Appliances


Choosing the right voltage bulb for the appliances is crucial for their proper function and life.
After long use of gadgets, the light bulbs fitted inside them need to be replaced over time.
Before replacing it with a new one, one should read the manual guide that came with the box to
know which voltage range is best suited according to the limit it can handle. If you do not pick
the right one, your gadget may face serious voltage issues and damage can happen.

Replace Damaged Wires


Sometimes electrical appliances can cause electrical damage and we do not know the root
cause. The main reason is we do not check the wires off and on behind the refrigerators and
computer desks. Some of those wires get exposed and cause a shock leading to a fire break
out in a house. To protect your appliances and home, One should check those wires from time
to time. Prevention is the best way to keep your gadgets and property away from destruction.

Unplug All The Appliances When They Are Not In Use


It’s a common habit to leave the wires unplugged after using any appliance. For example, after
watching any show, we only press the power button to turn off the television and do not unplug
the wire. This can affect the lifespan of its electronic components. Sometimes lightning strikes
can cause a power surge leading to frying circuits, and melting parts inside the wiring and blow
fuses causing your home appliances not to be used again.

Keep Electrical Appliances Away From Water


water and electricity don’t mix well. Almost every electronic appliance is made of metal. When
water comes in contact with the metal, corrosion occurs and the impurities in the water start to
speed up the chemical reaction. Although many appliances keep functioning with corrosion, it
causes issues and complete failure over time. It is important to keep the electronic appliances
away from the water and make sure your hands are dry when you are touching those
appliances.

Conclusion


The above tips will surely help you in keeping your gadgets and property safe from power
failures and serious destruction. By practicing these tips, one can lower the risks of electrical
accidents and keep himself and his family safe. But if anyone foresees any alarming situation,
he should always ask for professional help to take a look and fix the issue. Vanpro Appliance
Services Vancouver
can lend their services and protect your surroundings from any loss.

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About Tazim Damji

Tazim Damji is a permaculture gardener and certified holistic nutritionist from Vancouver, Canada. She is passionate about photography, vegan food, and gardening. Read more posts by Tazim. Visit her food and adventure blog Celebrate Life's Adventures Connect with Tazim via Twitter or on Facebook .

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