Vacuum cleaners generate heat while they are working hard to ensure the cleanliness of your rooms, so if you touch the casing while you are running your hose, the appliance body might feel hot. However, a vacuum cleaner that is overworked or has a broken part can overheat and even catch fire. Here is what to do if your vacuum catches fire:
- Unplug it as fast as you can – if a vacuum catches fire, the problem is surely caused by one of its interior components and not because of the power supply. Pull the plug immediately to cut the power supply to the appliance before you attempt to put out the fire;
- Put out the fire with foam – using your fire extinguisher is the safest way to put out the flames after the appliance is safely disconnected. Make sure that the fire extinguishers in your home are always in perfect working condition;
- Do not dispose of the appliance right away – your vacuum cleaner might still be repairable, so do not give up on it, especially if it is a complex unit that you have spent lots of money on. Do not attempt the repair on your own, though – find a good appliance repair technician like Arvada Vacuum for the task.
