Space heaters are a popular way to heat up your home, but they come with serious risks. Here's what to know before adding one to your home.
Space heaters are a simple and affordable way to keep your home warm during the chilly winter months. After plugging them in, you can quickly heat up large entryways or place them in your office to stay nice and toasty when it’s freezing outside. However, space heater s can cause fires and other accidents — meaning you have to be careful with how you use them.
Recommended Videos Check for crucial safety features The most important feature to look for in a space heater is the tip-over switch. Products with a tip-over switch will automatically turn off when they’re knocked over, making it an indispensable safety feature. It’s rare to find products without a tip-over switch nowadays, as all the best space heaters use them. But if you’re shopping for older devices, be sure it has one of these.
Figure out what size and type you need Whether you need to fill a massive studio or a cramped cubicle, there’s a space heater sized for your space. Most products will tell you the size of room they’re designed for — make sure you look at this information and find the best one for your needs. That means you won’t want to just rush out and buy whichever one has earned the best reviews online, as it might not be designed to handle the type of space where you plan to use it.
Don’t use extension cords Space heaters require a lot of energy, and that means they pull a lot of electricity. Because of this, most are not rated to work with extension cords and must be plugged directly into your wall outlet. Using a space heater with an extension cord could lead to electrical issues and damage to your devices.
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