| Heaters are an essential item in winters because | | | | bathrooms but you should find out if it is made |
| they keep you warm and comfortable in cold | | | | for that purpose and if not then those heaters |
| weather. When selecting Holmes space heater for | | | | should be kept away from water. These |
| your room you should make sure that you | | | | equipments should not be used in children's rooms |
| purchase the right size that is capable of keeping | | | | and especially if no one is available to supervise |
| your entire room warm. No matter what size or | | | | them. You should avoid leaving rooms where |
| kind of warmer you own, some safety measures | | | | these heaters are operating because children |
| should be taken on your part to avoid any kind of | | | | might hurt themselves by sticking their fingers in |
| accidents. Here are some tips that can help you in | | | | these equipments so precautions need to be |
| keeping yourself and your loved ones safe from | | | | taken. |
| any possible accidents. | | | | Avoid using extensions for your space warmer |
| Before purchasing any kind of Holmes space | | | | and use unburdened circuits for it but if you |
| heater you should make sure that it is certified | | | | choose to use extensions then make sure that |
| and approved by a nationally recognized testing | | | | the extension cord does not run under any carpet |
| laboratory such as UL and CSA. Some warmers | | | | because it can lead to fire in the house. This |
| have the safety feature of tip switch which shuts | | | | equipment should never be placed on locations |
| the warmer in case it falls. Purchasing a warmer | | | | that have flammable surface. |
| with this feature can protect you from possible | | | | After purchasing this equipment you should also |
| fire. | | | | read the complete instruction manual provided to |
| The location of the space heater also needs to be | | | | you by the manufacturer and also follow the |
| chosen carefully and at least three feet distance | | | | safety instructions they have informed you about. |
| should be maintained from flammable materials | | | | Other small protective measures that you can |
| including beddings, curtains, furniture, rugs, clothes | | | | take are to turn off the heater when it's not in |
| and many others. Keeping a distance would | | | | use, don't use them to warm clothes or beddings. |
| minimize the chances of these materials catching | | | | Following the above mentioned safety tips can |
| fire because of the warmer. | | | | surely protect you and minimize the chances of |
| Some of the space heaters can be used in | | | | accidents caused by this equipment. |