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Space Heater Safety Tips

Before you pull out your space heater to warm up, be sure to check out these safety tips from Sedgwick County Fire District 1:

  • Don’t use a space heater that continues to run, even it’s knocked over. Buy one that has tip-over protection and shuts off automatically. Look for the UL label.
  • Don’t put a space heater within three feet of anything that can burn. Place it on a flat surface away from children and pets.
  • Don’t use extension cords or power strips. Plug the heater directly into an outlet.
  • Don’t leave a space heater running unattended. Turn it off when leaving a room or going to bed for the night.