01892 680 090
fire sprinkler systems

Top three kitchen appliances likely to cause a house fire

If you read our last blog you’ll know that over 50% of house fires start in the kitchen. This can be due to a number of reasons and faulty electrical appliances are just one of the causes. Do you have any idea which electrical appliance is most likely to catch fire though? We’re going to name and shame the top three culprits according to a survey compiled by Which consumer magazine, read this and get ready for a shock.

In reverse order, the top three appliances likely to cause a kitchen fire are:

3. – Dishwasher

It cleans your dishes, leaves plates sparkling and removes food waste from cups and cutlery too. Rather worryingly the domestic dishwasher was also voted into third place as a fire risk appliance in 2013, with 11 per cent of product fault fires caused by this type of equipment. It might save your hands from getting crinkly but the dishwasher is hiding a dark secret.

2. – Tumble dryer

Having a tumble dryer is a blessing especially during the winter months when it’s impossible dry your clothes outside. In fires caused by product faults though the tumble dryer was the prime suspect in 12 per cent of cases. Equipment of this nature does tend to get hot and it’s also run for prolonged periods of time making it a genuine fire risk.

1. – Washing machine  

It washes your clothes and it gets filled with water so how on earth can the washing machine be a fire risk in the kitchen? Read the report by Which and it claims over 14 per cent of product fault fires are caused by the humble washing machine and this is startling news. Forget toasters, sandwich makers or microwave ovens, a washing machine is one of the biggest fire risks in your kitchen.

 

Of course, there could be a number of factors that cause appliances to catch fire including shoddy installation, socket overloading or poor maintenance. It gives you plenty of food for thought though and it should spur you on to give your fire safety equipment an overhaul if you hadn’t done so for while.

Feel free to contact us at RAD Fire should you require an informal chat.

Brilliant company, Gadi and the team were always responsive, professional and very knowledgeable.It was our first time installing a mist system and we thought it might be tricky but they did it all completely hassle free.Will use again and would recommend.
Luis Garcia de Andoin
20:08 24 Aug 22
Mist system was a great solution for our renovation needs and them team at RAD have been great. Always communicated clearly and been on hand to discuss over the phone as needed. Would highly recommend!
David
09:32 17 Jul 22
I have used RAD for a couple of projects and found them to be good to deal with. They did a pair of 3 storey open plan houses and seven three and four story town houses. The sprinklers were to improve fire safety, allow more flexible space and comply with building regulations. The sprinklers were far more cost effective than the mist type systems and look very discrete when installed.
Paul Jeary
15:50 11 Jul 22
It has been a pleasure to deal with RAD for installation of fire sprinklers at our site is Sevenoaks. They were fast, professional, working to time and quote, which made it easy to work with them.
Katrina Horobin
12:03 29 Jun 22
My requirement was a bit unusual for RAD in that I wanted a mist system in one room of a rented house. I had no drawings or technical back up. RAD were very helpful and repositioned the unit after the initial installation. Luckily with the help of Sonny, the engineer it all worked out very well.
Simon Gurney
16:16 12 May 22
I have used RAD for the last 10 years for all of my housing developments in need of a sprinkler system. Easy process from start to finish and no issues or problems throughout. Always someone at hand to answer a querie and we have a great working relationship with the team at RAD. Would highly recommend.
Roxy
15:33 12 May 22
Diligent & a very professional team. A joy to deal with. Will certainly be calling on them to help with many more future schemes.
Jason Tema
22:17 08 Jul 19
Great team, fitting sprinklers, saving lives & property... What more could you wish for!!!
Colin P
17:53 01 Jul 17
Excellent company & great service... This company rocks! They sprinkle fires & save lives!!!
Music N Videoz
07:15 16 Dec 16
As somebody who feels that it should be a necessity for all properties to have fire sprinkler systems, I am a big fan of this company. I have used them numerous times to service my home system and they are very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend their service.
Kate Fraser
09:25 30 Mar 15
One look at Rad Fire Sprinkler's website will tell you that these guys know exactly what they are talking about when it comes to Fire Sprinklers and the legislation surrounding fire safety. A very trustworthy company.
Adam Hudson
16:45 15 Nov 13

Our Services Cover London and the South East

RAD Fire Sprinklers Map

Address

RAD Fire Sprinklers Ltd.
58A St John’s Road
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9NY

Mon – Fri: 8AM – 5PM

Tel: 01892 680 090

Follow us

Follow by Email
Facebook
Twitter

OUR NEWS

Contact Us

Feel free to enter your details below and we will email our PDF guide to you straight away.
  • Your details will not be shared with anyone outside RAD.