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Next week, the North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will launch a month-long campaign to remind people to be cautious when using equipment in their homes.

Kevin Caulfield, shift supervisor in York, spoke at Minster FM

In the last two years, we've caused more than 60 fires by appliances, of which nearly half (29 out of 66) were for clothes dryers.

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One of the most important things we can all do is register our devices so we can receive notifications about repairs or reminders.

Registering my device website allows you to register products that are several years old and guarantee that you will be notified when they are recalled or when they need repairing. For more information, visit : https://www.registeryyappliance.org.uk/ .

Kevin says

We also recommend that you always follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe operation and maintenance of the device.

It's also interesting to see if this online agreement is too good to be true.

The counterfeiting industry is a big problem and it is easy to get low prices, but many counterfeit products may contain faulty or inferior parts that could pose a risk of fire or electric shock.

We always recommend buying products from a reputable dealer.

Here are some key safety tips from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue:

• Clean the ovens to avoid accumulation of grease.
• Clean the lint / lint in your dryer after each use.
• Check and clean the filters in the washing machines.
• Clean the back of refrigerators and freezers and make sure the drain hole is clear.
• Do not leave dryers or washing machines when leaving or lying down.
• Make sure you have working smoke detectors or heat detectors
• Think about your routine to go to bed; Turn off or off devices that do not need to be turned on all night. Be careful not to close the doors as this may prevent the fire from spreading and keep the keys to the windows and doors. easy access point
• We also recommend that you have a fire escape in your house.

Kevin added

As part of our one-month campaign, we'll post tips and information on Twitter and Facebook, and our staff will advise other white retailers in the county and distribute information in libraries and other places.

You have also created your own page on their website at http://www.northyorksfire.gov.uk/communitysafety/home-safety/whitegoods

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