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What’s the Best Space Heater?

Posted 02-02-2021 12:00 AM in ESFI in the News
What’s the Best Space Heater?

Heating equipment caused an estimated 50,500 home fires and 500 deaths between 2013 and 2017 according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips:

  • Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heat sources
  • Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn off when leaving a room or sleeping
  • Never plug a space heater into an extension cord
  • Never use a cooking stove to heat your home or dry clothes
  • Space heaters on level, flat surfaces on the ground
  • Have a qualified service professional inspect your heating system annually
  • Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms
  • Never use a space heater or any appliance with a damaged cord

Read more from The Wall Street Journal and learn how to heat your home safely here.

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