You might be considering a space heater to keep from constantly adjusting your thermostat and help save on your electric bill. But you have to be careful, space heaters are involved in a third of all home heating fires.
If you want to heat an entire room, Consumer Reports said to go with a
. It scored excellent in fire safety tests, but it’s important to note that it is still hotter to the touch than most models.Lasko blade-less towerNo matter what model you buy, it’s important to keep your space heater on the floor and plug it straight into the wall.With freezing temperatures sticking around, more people are turning to space heaters to keep warm, which can be dangerous if they aren't used correctly.
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