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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