What to do if the air switch is burned out: Hot topics and solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, discussions about household electrical safety have become increasingly popular on social media and forums, especially topics related to "burned out air switches" that have attracted widespread attention. The following are solutions compiled based on hot content across the Internet in the past 10 days to help you quickly deal with such problems.
1. Common causes of air switch burnout (data analysis)
| Ranking | Cause classification | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overload short circuit | 42% | The switch is black and has a burnt smell |
| 2 | Poor contact | 28% | Terminal melting loss |
| 3 | quality issues | 18% | New equipment damaged in a short period of time |
| 4 | Moisture aging | 12% | Shell deformation and corrosion |
2. Emergency handling steps (summary of popular discussions)
1.Power off operation: Immediately cut off the superior power supply, use insulated tools to close the main gate, and avoid direct contact with burned parts.
2.Troubleshoot hidden dangers: According to actual test cases from netizens, priority is given to checking the lines of high-power appliances (such as air conditioners and electric water heaters). Recently, some users reported that the proportion of accidents caused by heating equipment in winter has increased by 37%.
3.Replacement suggestions: A popular popular science video on Douyin points out that you should choose genuine switches of the same specifications and look for CCC certification when shopping online (data shows that the failure rate of counterfeit switches is 6.8 times that of regular products).
3. Maintenance cost reference (latest data from e-commerce platform)
| Switch type | Brand average price | Labor cost | Popular brands TOP3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1P air switch | 25-50 yuan | 80-150 yuan | Chint/Delixi/Siemens |
| 2P leakage protector | 60-120 yuan | 100-200 yuan | ABB/Schneider/People's Electrical Appliances |
4. Preventive measures (expert advice)
1.Regular testing: Weibo electrician V "Electrician Lao Zhou" recommends using an electric test pen to check the terminal temperature every six months. Abnormal heat needs to be dealt with in time.
2.load management: Zhihu Gaofei’s answer pointed out that in modern households, it is recommended to partition circuits according to functions, with separate circuits for high-power equipment such as air conditioners and kitchens.
3.environmental control: Actual measured data from UP Station B shows that when the ambient humidity of the distribution box exceeds 70%, the life of the equipment will be shortened by 40%-60%.
5. Netizens hotly discuss QA selections
Q: What should I do if the switch is burned out and cannot be pushed up?
A: Xiaohongshu’s most liked answer: Remove all loads first and then try pushing. If it still cannot be reset, the entire switch module needs to be replaced (valid as verified by 72% of users).
Q: How to respond to emergencies at night?
A: Today’s Toutiao electrician column recommends: temporarily use candle lighting, and do not operate with wet hands. 95% of secondary accidents occur during blind self-repair.
Summarize: Based on the recent hot topics on the entire network, air switch failures require “prevention first and quick response”. It is recommended to collect the emergency treatment methods mentioned in this article and check the home electrical system regularly. In case of complicated situations, be sure to contact a certified electrician.
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