Here's how you can stay safe when you start using a space heater

Here's how you can stay safe when you start using a space heater

Many of us rely "on space heaters" to stay warm throughout fall and winter.

Using them "safely"..

Can prevent "house fires"..

Which i very common "with portable heaters" inside.

In this "safety alert"..

The storm team's "david siple".

Spoke "with a local firefighter"..

To see..

What "you can do" to stay safe while heating your home.

//////// /////// < twenty-five thousand house fires alone are caused by these.

Portable space heaters.

That's according to the consumer product safety commission.

Following every safety protocol is a must if you use them to help heat your home.

Here are a few ways you can stay safe and warm this fall and winter season.

So} "it can save your life.

It can save your family's life.

So it's very important.

It's something that we push all the time."

V} countless home fires have been caused by homeowners improperly using space heaters.

Cleaning and placement of your unit is very important.

Most space heaters come with a filter that you can remove and clean.

Be sure to remove all of the dust from the filter as debris within the filter could catch on fire.

And as always, be mindful of where your space is in your home.

So} "one of the biggest things is, you know, keep the heater at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn.

Make sure to place it on a solid, flat surface.

V} sittler reminds us that we should always read the manufacturer's instructions and warning labels carefully.

And as always, remember to have one important device in your that can truly save your life.

So} "and the other thing is, is to make sure you have working smoke detectors.

That can make all the difference in the world."

Cameo david siple storm team 1} keeping your home nice and cozy is important for everyone when it gets cold.

Doing it safely is most important of all.

In my home, i'm storm team 10's david siple.

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