7 Things You've Never Known About Electric Stove Fire

Causes of Electric Stove Fires

Electric stoves are useful however, they can also cause fires that cause hundreds of dollars of damage and even take lives. An electrical malfunction can ignite an blaze in the stove or in a nearby room or even inside the home itself.

Use the following safety precautions to prevent these types fires.

Damaged Electrical Outlets

Electrical outlets that have been exposed to water, or burned, could short circuit. This causes the wires to heat up and start to burn. This could be an hazard to fire, and your stove may catch fire. If you observe any signs of a damaged outlet turn off the power at the circuit breaker and call an electrician immediately.

Look for other red flags, such as discoloration, melted plastic or burning smells. If you hear a popping sound, that's another serious sign that your outlet is at risk and should be replaced.

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