When the temperature drops, using a space heater in your home or office can help keep the cost of your utilities down. Many people utilize space heaters in addition to their heating systems to keep their homes or offices less chilly as the temperature drops.
At Precision Heating & Air, we understand that as it gets colder space heaters can become an essential part of keeping your home heated. Follow our top safety tips for using space heaters this season.
Space Heater Placement is Essential
If you plan on using a space heater in your home or office, be sure to understand that placement is everything. Put the heater in a place that will have at least a three-foot buffer zone between any furniture, clutter, or walls. The buffer area prevents any dramatic temperature changes to be a catalyst for a fire.
Remember to also keep your space heaters off any countertops or tables. By placing a space heater on an elevated surface like that yoil-burningou are creating an unstable presence that can lead to accidents such as the heater falling and injuring a person, or pet, or starting a fire.
Be sure to be aware of the environment surrounding the space heater you’ll be using to ensure safety first during the cold winter months.
Avoid Using Extension Cords with Space Heaters
In addition to keeping the area surrounding your space heater clear, do not ever use extension cords with your indoor space heater. The space heater can melt the plastic extension cord cover and cause a fire in your home or office. Although it can be tempting, avoid using an extension cord with your space heater this winter.
Use Indoor Only Space Heaters
When using portable heaters indoors, it’s best to be sure that you’re using a heater that’s designed for indoor use. Avoid using gas or oil-burning units indoors. Those portable heaters are designed for outdoor use such as camping. By using them indoors you are creating an opportunity for a fire to be created and spread quickly indoors.
If you own a portable heater that you aren’t sure if it is safe to use, check for a UL label. This label created by the US Department of Energy proves that the unit you own has been tested properly for indoor use. If the unit you own does not have a UL label, consider upgrading to a safer model during the colder weather.
Save on Heating Expenses with Precision Heating & Air in Dallas
If you’re using a space heater to save on heating in your home or office, you may need a heating repair to your HVAC system. Precision Heating & Air have experience fixing heat pumps, furnaces, ventilators, and water heaters – no matter the problem we can fix it.
Stop relying on space heaters to heat your home or office in Dallas and schedule an appointment with Precision Heating & Air at (770) 758-4552 to get a free consultation today.
