Home Fire Safety For First Time Home Buyers Part 8 of 12 Space Heaters, space heaters come in all kinds of different shapes and sizes. There are electric, propane, and kerosene space heaters. Sometimes during colder weather folks turn to using portable space heaters to supplement their home's main heating system. When folks misuse a space heater sure can cause them to become a fire hazard to their home.
Back in 1994 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that electric space heaters were associated with 2,400 fires resulting in 80 deaths, 240 injuries, and $48.2 million in property loss for folks. Be sure to maintain a three foot clearace between all heating equipment and anything that can very will end up causing a fire to start in you home.
Be sure to look for a space heater, that is listed with a nationally recognized testing laboratory. These space heaters have been tested to meet specific safety standards, and manufacturers are required to provide the use and care information to folks. On heaters that are not listed, folks have less assurance that the safety features and operating instructions are adequate.
Home Fire Safety For First Time Home Buyers Part 8 of 12 Space Heaters, Also be sure that your choice of heating equipment is permitted by law in your community. Kerosene heaters, chimineas, and firepits are not allowed in all communities.
Never plug a electric space heater into an extension cord.
Don't overload your electric panel, if a circuit braker continue to triping. Be sure to reduce the number of electrical appliances on that circuit. Only plug a power cord into an outlet with sufficient capacity.
Home Fire Safety For First Time Home Buyers Part 8 of 12 Space Heaters, use CSA or ULC approved products.
Never use a space heater that has a damaged electrical cord.
When using a fuel fired space heater, always use the proper fuel thats specified by the manufacturer. When you need to fefuel, allow the heater to cool and refuel it outside or in a very well ventilated area. When using a fulel heater, open a window to ensure adequate venting.
Always turn off and unplug your space heater when leaving the room or your home.
Be sure to turn off and unplug any space heaters before you and your family, goes to bed.
Link to Home Fire Safety For First Time Home Buyers Part 9 of 12 Tips for Babysitters
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Dale,
Those things are scary. But the way so many people hang drapes and towels over the baseboards is amazing as well. They do not get safety.