Neglecting proper safety precautions with some machines might seem trivial, especially if there’s no real fire hazard.
It’s dangerous to assume this mindset with anything that can overheat with improper use.
Even a basic oscillating fan can get dangerously hot if you use it repeatedly after it has become completely encased in a thick layer of dust. I clean all of my fans on a yearly basis for this particular reason, but it’s also a smart habit to form in the name of retaining indoor air quality. In the name of air quality we buy air purifiers but it’s easy to forget that they need proper maintenance to work for years to come. I have seen some negative reviews for air purifiers that I tend to like and wondered why. It seems that some people not only mishandle the fans inside, but the UV light needs to be installed properly. Usually there is a metal shield between the UV bulb and the wires coming out the back so the bright light can’t melt the plastic wire shielding. If the shielding melted it would cause a short in the wire and could start a fire. This happened to a few of the people who left negative reviews of this particular air purifier model. When I replaced the UV light in my air purifier, I was careful to put the metal shield between the bulb and the bulb’s wire. Hopefully I won’t run into any issues with the UV light in my trusty air purifier. It is a huge benefit in reducing allergens in my indoor air.
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