Which Space Heater is Right for You?
Space Heater Safety Tips:
- Remember to always plug your Space Heater directly into the wall for safety reasons.
- A space heater should not be used with an extension cord or power strip. Always plug the heater directly into the wall.
Space heaters are a great source of extra heat for any room with a draft. While keeping warm is important, also remember to keep safe. The Consumer Product Safety Commission states that portable space heaters cause up to 1,700 house fires and about 80 deaths every year. If you decide to purchase a space heater, always remember to learn more about your heater by reading the directions and safety precautions.
Space heaters have safety features such as:
- A Smart Sensor – automatically shuts off when it's too hot.
- Tip-Over Switch - automatically shuts off when it's tipped over.
- Sturdy Power Cord – Six-foot-long power cord to prevent overheating.
The placement of the Space heater is also important:
- Place three feet away from any flammable objects or furniture.
- Do not run the power cords underneath rugs, carpets, or furniture.
- Do not put directly in high-traffic areas as it can be a tripping hazard.
- Always plug directly into the wall outlet. Do not use extension cords or power strips.
As we all know, Canadian winters has some of the coldest temperatures in the world. Sometimes we need additional heating sources for the spaces in our homes, and portable space heaters help us stay warm during those cold winter months.
There is a wide range of space heaters to choose from. The compact size, medium size, or larger. They also have modern design space heaters and ones that won’t lower your home's humidity.
Here are some space heaters to keep you and your home toasty in the winter. Picking the right heater is based on your specific needs.
- Small Portable Heater: Lasko CD09250
-Easy to move
-Adjustable thermostat
-Safety feature that prevents it from over- heating
- Powerful Heater: Honeywell HCE845BC
-Heats a reasonably sized living room or main bedroom
-Heat phase timer. The timer starts at high heat, gradually lowering four levels until it shuts off.
- A Low-Profile Heater: Ceramic Space Heater, 750W/1500W
- Easy to operate with three heat modes
- Small and quiet
- Tip-over protection
- A Space Heater with a Modern Design: Ilake Space Heater
- Remote Control
- Large digital display and 12-hour timer
- Tip-over and heating protection
- All these items are available on Amazon Canada.
There is a wide range of space heaters to choose from. The compact size, medium size, or larger. They also have modern design space heaters and ones that won't lower your home's humidity. Picking the right heater is based on your specific needs.
By: Tricia Cook, Content Navigator