The specialists of the industry, as well as the experts of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers and the NationalFire Protection Association, provide the users with the range of useful recommendations regarding space heating safety:

-         Make sure to place the unit on a non-flammable, hard and level surface. The space heaters must be installed not on the table, but on the floor.

-         Set a three-foot pet- and child-free zone around the space heating device and never install the unit in a room, where your kids spend most of their time.

-         Place the heater at least three feel away from the curtain, bedding and any furniture sets.

-         Using a space heater in a garage or a workshop is a taboo.

-         Turn the space heater off in case your go to bed or leave the place.

-         Never plug an extension cord or any other electrical unit into the same outlet as the space heating device! This can lead to overheating.

-         Unplug the space heater in case you don’t need to use one now. To do so, you have to plug directly from the outlet. It’s required to check the cord for any sort of damage on a regular basis, as well as never use one in case it’s worn or frayed.  

-         Make sure to install smoke alarms on all levels of your living areas, as well as do not forget to test them.

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