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1. www.which.co.uk › reviews › fridge-freezersFridge Freezer Safety - Which?

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   May 2, 2024 · Your fridge freezer runs 24-7 in your home, so it's important that you use it correctly and safely to reduce the chance of an electrical fire. It's also worth noting that, however careful you are, some fires might be beyond your control.

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2. www.london-fire.gov.uk › safety › the-homeWhite goods - Fire safety at home - London Fire Brigade

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   Tumble dryers, washing machines, fridges and freezers can all cause electrical fires. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

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4. www.which.co.uk › reviews › fridgesFridge safety - Which?

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Be careful with refrigerant. Refrigerant is used in fridges, freezers and fridge freezers to extract the heat from the device. In modern appliances, it's used in very small quantities, but it is highly flammable and so needs to be treated with care.

5. www.which.co.uk › reviews › freezersFreezer safety - Which?

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   Follow our safety advice on how to reduce the risk of a freezer fire and use our tool to find out if your freezer, fridge or fridge freezer has a plastic, metal or aluminium backing

6. www.morganclark.co.uk › blog › fridge-freezer-safetyFridge freezer fire safety - Morgan Clark

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   Jul 20, 2017 · If you think you may have purchased a dangerous fridge freezer, you can use Which?’s checker tool to establish which models have been identified as a potential fire risk. Alternatively, electrical product recalls and safety notices can be checked at www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls.

7. www.rbfrs.co.uk › latest-news › 2019Important advice when buying a fridge/freezer | Royal ...

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   Mar 25, 2019 · As domestic fridge/freezer units are usually switched on at all times, they can pose a higher fire risk than other electrical appliances. If a fire was to break out in a unit during the night while people are asleep, they may have less time to react and escape.

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   Can a fridge freezer cause a fire?

   • Your fridge freezer runs 24-7 in your home, so it's important that you use it correctly and safely to reduce the chance of an electrical fire. It's also worth noting that, however careful you are, some fires might be beyond your control. To keep your home safe in the event of a fire, make sure your kitchen has a smoke alarm installed.

   Fridge Freezer Safety - Which?

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   Are fridge freezers flammable?

   • Whereas doors, side panels, and backs of most modern fridges and freezers are covered in metal, many still used a flammable plastic backing which offers very little protection against fire. The video below shows how this type of backing on a fridge freezer can dramatically accelerate the spread of flames in the event of a fire.

   Fridge freezer fire safety - Morgan Clark

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   Are fridge/freezer units a fire hazard?

   • As domestic fridge/freezer units are usually switched on at all times, they can pose a higher fire risk than other electrical appliances. If a fire was to break out in a unit during the night while people are asleep, they may have less time to react and escape.

   Important advice when buying a fridge/freezer | Royal Berkshire Fire

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   Can a washing machine cause a fire?

   • White goods and fire safety. Tumble dryers, washing machines, fridges and freezers can all cause electrical fires. Here's what you need to know to stay safe. What do you need to know about large appliances and fire safety? 'white goods' are large appliances like tumble dryers, washing machines, fridges and freezers.

   White goods - Fire safety at home - London Fire Brigade

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   Are fridge freezers dangerous?

   • LFB even described fridge freezers as the most dangerous household appliances. As noted in an article on coolingpost.com “Fridge/freezers are one of the few appliances which run continuously and are not designed to be isolated at night or when left unattended.

   Fridge freezer fire safety - Morgan Clark

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   Can second-hand appliances cause electrical fires?

   • Take extra care with second-hand appliances, ensure they have been safety checked and are not listed on the product recall register. It only takes a few minutes to check your home and get tailored advice for your family. Tumble dryers, washing machines, fridges and freezers can all cause electrical fires. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

   White goods - Fire safety at home - London Fire Brigade

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9. humanfocus.co.uk › blog › which-white-goods-can-be-aWhich White Goods Can Be a Fire Risk? - Human Focus

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Keep enough space around your fridge or freezer to allow airflow, and regularly check the appliance’s vents for blockages. Refrigerants (the chemicals that keep fridges cold) can also be flammable. Be vigilant for any leaks, particularly when moving a fridge or freezer.