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Expert Tips On How To Safely Use A Space Heater
New information from the National Fire
Protection Association tells us that heating
equipment is the leading cause of home fires
during the months of December, January and
February. All types of common space heating
equipment are involved in home fires, including
portable electric heaters and portable kerosene
heaters.
Here are some safety precautions you should take
if you plan on using a space heater this winter:
Portable space heaters need a three-foot (one
meter) clearance from anything that can burn.
They should always be turned off when leaving
the room or going to sleep.
When buying a new unit, make sure it carries
the mark of an independent testing lab.
Portable kerosene heaters must be fueled only
in a well-ventilated area, free of flame and other
heat sources, and only when the device has
cooled completely.
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