Luton Borough Council

Electrical safety and how to prevent electrical fires

How to prevent electrical fires:

do not ever use water on an electrical fire - always turn off the electricity supply and get out of your flat immediately
do not leave your washing machine on overnight or when you are out as they are very flammable
If you have a tumble dryer:
- do not leave it on when you are out of the property
- make sure that you clean the lint out of it after every load
- never cover the vent or any other opening
- make sure you only use a vent pipe designed for the machine and that there are no kinks
check all kitchen appliances regularly for wear and tear
if you are not using your cooker turn it off
only use a deep fat fryer that is thermostatically controlled
do not leave hand-held electrical appliances such as curling tongs, hair straighteners or hair dryers plugged in after use
do not overload electrical sockets and avoid using extension leads
unplug unused items overnight and do not leave them on standby – this will also reduce
your electricity bill
don't make any alterations to the electrics in your home without our permission - only qualified electricians are allowed to carry out electrical works and we'll need to see certification for such work
if you have problems with your electrics, such as fuses blowing, please call BTS immediately on
08000 147333

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Preventing fires in your flat