Unlocking Life Basics: Space heater safety precautions

Unlocking Life Basics: Space heater safety precautions

Heating equipment such as space heaters are the second most common cause of home fires in the United States, accounting for more than 65,000 incidents each year, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. While space heaters are convenient and comfy for cold weather, they pose serious electrical and fire hazards if used improperly. Space heaters must have sufficient safety features, be placed away from combustible materials, an…