Follow These Tips To Safely Use Your Space Heater

3/22/2021 (Permalink)

Avoid having a burned space heater.

Follow These Tips To Safely Use Your Space Heater

A burned space heater turns a convenient way to warm a single room into a major fire hazard. Not only can you lose money on the purchase of a new device, but the costs can pile up if the fire damages your Fox Chase, PA, home. You can avoid this danger by using the device properly and safely with the help of these tips.

Keep Combustible Materials Away
Any room has many potential combustible materials around. When positioning the space heater, keep it away from:

• Paper items (books, notebooks)
  
• Fabrics (blankets, curtains, bedding)
  
• Wooden furniture and items
  
• Gas cans
  
• Paint containers
  
• Matches
  
  

All these materials can either burn fast when they are exposed to heat or react violently to it. You can prevent these interactions by placing the heater flat on a flat floor with no objects near it.

Clean the Air Filters
Another common cause behind a burned space heater is filthy and overstuffed filters. A space heater is usually left idle for long periods of time and eventually gathers dust that can clog up the air filters, causing them to overheat and start a fire. You can stop this incident by cleaning the filters at least twice a year. Wear protective gear, turn off the device and carefully clean the filters and other internal components with compressed air, a vacuum or a duster.

Unplug Heater When Necessary
A space heater requires minimal operation when you use it to warm a single location. Its simple use and its effectiveness over time can tempt you to leave it on while you do to another room or go to sleep. However, it can overheat or malfunction, lighting a fire without your knowledge. Unplug the device before leaving the room or going to sleep. Alternatively, look for a heater that has advanced safety features like automatic shut-off.
Reliable emergency restoration services can help you with fire damage and smoke cleanup, but you can prevent this situation with enough prevention. Follow these safe use practices to avoid having a burned space heater.