For a safe, warm winter, here are nine places your space heater should never be. Space heaters can't sit on any surface that ...
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The backup-heat setup that looks fine until you realize you’re pulling too much power
Your backup heat is supposed to be the quiet safety net in your home’s comfort system, not the star of the show. Yet in many ...
Last week the Verify team came across a startling picture posted by a fire department in Oregon that had gone viral in only a few hours. The photo showed a burnt and bubbled power strip, disfigured ...
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The space-heater setup that’s common during cold snaps, and why fire departments hate it
When temperatures plunge, you probably reach for the quickest fix: a portable heater, a cheap power strip, and the nearest outlet behind your couch or bed. Fire departments see that same setup every ...
When temperatures begin to fall outside, many of us look for ways to keep warm inside. If hoodies and fleece blankets aren't enough, you might use space heaters for auxiliary heat, especially in ...
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