Safety Tips & Info

Don't become a crispy critter! The National Fire Protection Association research says 2 in 5 deaths in space heater fires involve portable electric space heaters. Please follow the following NFPA Checklist to ensure proper space heater use.

• Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory.
• Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including people.
• Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection
• Make sure your heater has an auto shut-off to turn the heater off if it tips over.
• Keep space heaters out of the way of foot traffic. 
• Keep children away form the space heater.
• Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet. Never use an extension cord.
• Space heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to bed.