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Tips For Using Space Heaters Safely

  • Writer: WVOW News
    WVOW News
  • Dec 30, 2020
  • 1 min read

With temperatures falling, people turn to space heaters for extra warmth, but such heaters cause thousands of fires and hundreds of deaths a year.


If you are using a space heater through the winter, there are a few tips to stay safe.


- Never leave a space heater close to anything flammable.


- Don’t use an extension cord or power strip with a space heater.


- Make sure your space heater is set on a level, flat surface to prevent it from getting knocked over.


- Never leave a space heater running while you sleep.



 
 
 

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