Winter Safety Reminder: Space Heater Usage
Below, check out a last of safety tips:
NEVER:
- Never plug a space heater into an extension cord
- Never use a space heater while sleeping or away from home
- Never use a space heater that burns a liquid fuel such as kerosene, propane, fuel oil, etc. indoors
- Never plug more than 1 space heater into the same outlet
- Always keep space heaters AT LEAST 3 feet from any combustibles
- Always use space heaters that are UL listed and have “tip over” protection (space heater automatically turns off if tipped over)
- Only use space heaters in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- Only use space heaters when absolutely necessary