Electric Heater Safety

2/17/2022 (Permalink)

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We know that the winter season is here, and temperatures can be freezing; SERVPRO of SW Irving wants you to be safe while using your Electric Heater. So here are some tips that you can implement to be comfortable and safe:

Keep It Away From Water
This should go without saying, but electricity and water don’t go together like orange juice and toothpaste. So keep your space heater out of the kitchens and bathrooms.

Avoid Flammable Objects
Avoid placing a space heater within three feet of anything flammable. Some manuals list curtains, papers, furniture, pillows, and bedding should also be kept away.

Never Leave the Heater Alone
The best way to prevent a fire is never to leave a space heater running unattended. If you have children or pets that could knock over a heater or drop fabric on it, keep a close eye on its operation.
The instructions with many space heaters also warn not to leave them on while you sleep.

Wall Outlet
Many manufacturers also recommend keeping your space heater a few feet away from the wall where it’s plugged in to avoid overheating the wall itself. Some of them fill an entire room with heat, so you should be able to get adequate performance with the heater at a safe distance.

We are here to help!. SERVPRO of Southwest Irving can assist you 24/7 if you have any damage caused by an electric heater. We have professionals to make it look “Like it never even happened.”