Heating equipment caused an estimated 54,030 home fires and 480 deaths between 2011 and 2015, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heat sources.
- Never use a space heater or any appliance with a damaged cord.
- Never leave a space heater unattended. Turn it off when leaving a room or sleeping.
- Never plug a space heater into an extension cord.
- Place space heaters on level, flat surfaces on the floor.
- Never use a stove to heat your home or dry clothes.
- Have a qualified service professional inspect your heating system annually.
- Install and maintain carbon monoxide alarms and smoke detectors.
