Tips for Fans: Can your ceiling fan become a time bomb? Those running fans 24×7 should read this important warning

News India Live, Digital Desk: As the summer temperature is reaching beyond 40-45 degrees, the use of ceiling fans in homes has also increased indiscriminately. People keep the fan on day and night, i.e. 24×7, to get relief. But do you know that this small carelessness of yours can invite a big accident? Recent technical reports and experts have warned that a fan running continuously without a break can ‘blast’ at any time. This news is definitely scary, but understanding the scientific reasons behind it is very important for the safety of you and your family. Why can a running fan explode? Know the technical reason: Like any electrical appliance, ceiling fan also has its own functionality. When a fan runs continuously for several hours or days, its motor produces excessive heat due to friction. This is called ‘overheating’. Due to continuous increase in heat, the capacitor inside the fan may burst or the winding of the motor may burn. If there is a burning smell from your fan or it is getting hotter than normal, then understand that it is on the verge of danger. Cheap and local fans are increasing the risk of accident. Poor quality copper or aluminum winding is used in cheap and unbranded fans available in the market. These fans do not have facilities like thermal overload protection. In the summer season, when the outside temperature is already high, the motor of these fans gets heated very quickly. According to experts, old fans, whose bearings are jammed, draw more electricity and heat up faster, due to which the possibility of short circuit and blast increases manifold. What to do and what not to do to avoid an accident? The simplest way to prevent the fan from bursting is to give it a ‘rest’ in between. If possible, turn off the fan for at least 15-20 minutes after every 5-6 hours of use. Apart from this, get the fan serviced from time to time and ensure oiling of the bearings. If the fan is making strange noises while running or its speed has suddenly reduced, then take it to a mechanic immediately. In case the condenser or capacitor gets damaged, always use original spare parts only. Some special tips for safety in summer: Try to maintain ventilation in the room so that the fan motor keeps getting cool air. In closed and humid rooms the fan motor heats up more quickly. If you are using a cooler or AC, it is wise to keep the fan off. Remember, any electrical appliance is safe as long as it is properly maintained. It is a great need of today’s time to pay attention to these small things for the safety of yourself and your home.