Space heaters account for 43 percent of U.S. home heating fires!

2/1/2021 (Permalink)

space heater lit in a dark room

Did you know Space heaters account for 43 percent of U.S. home heating fires and 85 percent of associated deaths? That’s a scary number, especially at this of the year when we’re getting a mixture of warm and freezing cold days. Many people using space heaters to avoid high electric bills or simply to heat certain rooms in a home. Check out these tips to have a safe experience while using your space heater.

1. Inspect your heater to be sure it doesn’t have any defects.
2. Never leave a space heater unattended
3. Plug space heaters into the wall not into extension cords. That can result in a fire.
4. Place heater on flat/level surfaces.
5. Always unplug them when you leave home.

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