SERVPRO of Foxborough Electric Space Heaters Safety

11/8/2021 (Permalink)

It’s that time of year where people start to use electric space heaters; these are a great way to stay warm, but can also cause a fire, heres tips.

It’s that time of year where people start to use electric space heaters; these are a great way to stay warm, but there are also things to know about electric space heaters to ensure that they don’t cause something like a fire. They are the only unvented space heaters that are safe to operate inside your home. Although electric space heaters avoid indoor air quality concerns, they still pose burn and fire hazards and should be used with caution.

For convection (non-radiant) space heaters, the best types incorporate a heat transfer liquid, such as oil. The heat transfer fluid provides some heat storage, allowing the heater to cycle less and to provide a more constant heat source.

Make sure you follow these general safety guidelines:

1. Electric heaters should be plugged directly into the wall outlet. If an extension cord is necessary, use the shortest possible heavy-duty cord of 14-gauge wire or larger. 
2. Buy a unit with a tip-over safety switch, which automatically shuts off the heater if the unit is tipped over.

SERVPRO of Foxborough is available 24/7 including holidays and weekends to assist you with any fire damage “Like it never even happened.”