If you need a space heater to keep warm in your house. you should probably get an energy audit.
Please be very careful with space heaters, they are the number one cause of fires this time of year. Leave lots of space around them. That's why they are space heaters.
Space Heater Safety Tips
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In order, to protect family from this kind of tragedy, exercise caution while using the space heater. So, here are some tips:
Keep space heaters 3 feet from curtains, bedding, upholstered furniture as well as paper products.
- Warm bedroom prior to going to bed, and then shut heater off. Make use of blankets for warmth when you are sleeping.
- Turn off when you leave house.
- Only make use of space heater, which is approved for the safety by the Underwriters Laboratory.
- Read & follow manufacturer’s instructions.
- Never make use of extension cord.
- Install the fire detectors on every floor of home.
- In case, you are making use of gas space heater, then install carbon monoxide detector in home. The gas space heaters will emit carbon monoxide and it is odorous, colorless, and deadly.
Keep toddlers far away from the space heaters just to avoid any burns.
- Keep fire department number ready every time.
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