An Important Safety Tip For Space Heaters
The weather is getting cold, and it’s time to break out the space heater – just make sure you don’t plug it into a power strip.
LINCOLNWOOD, IL – JANUARY 25: Space heaters lie on display in a Lowe’s home improvement store January 25, 2006 in Lincolnwood, Illinois. As energy expense costs rise, space heaters have increased in demand with consumers, according to retail outlets. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
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The weather is getting cold, and it's time to break out the space heater - just make sure you don't plug it into a power strip.
Fire officials say plugging a space heater into a power strip or an extension cord can be a fire hazard. The reason? Power strips aren't designed to handle the energy output from a space heater, which can cause it to overheat and catch fire.
Instead, make sure to plug your space heater directly into the wall, and never leave it unattended!
