| Space heaters have a history of causing house | | | | Don't use extension cords with these heaters. It's |
| fires and other problems. The ones in the past | | | | been thought that this can cause fires from this |
| didn't have as many of the same safety | | | | practice although not absolutely proven. If your |
| protocols as they do now. There are things like | | | | plug on the heater gets hot, there is something |
| overheating protection and tilt shut off that can | | | | wrong with the way it's drawing it's power and |
| make these types of heaters safer, but problems | | | | shouldn't be used at all. |
| do still happen. | | | | Don't overload a single heater. Most models can |
| The biggest issue for most is not having their | | | | be left on for the night but aren't designed for 24 |
| space heater a proper distance away from | | | | hour a day use. If you need the heat from the |
| objects in the room. Keep blankets and clothing a | | | | heater on that long, consider getting more than |
| good five feet away from the heater so they | | | | one unit and cycling them letting one cool down |
| can't catch fire. If you have children or pets, toys | | | | while the other is on. |
| or other items might come close to the heater, | | | | By taking the extra precaution while looking for |
| so it does need to be watched to prevent it from | | | | quality heaters with safety features, it's less likely |
| starting random fires in the house. Be safe and | | | | these units will cause any fire damage to your |
| keep a watchful eye. | | | | home or family. |