Sweater weather is finally here!
According to the Houston Fire Department, heating devices, such as space heaters, account for more than 100 fires in the Houston area each year.Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection
Make sure the heater has an auto shut-off if it tips over. According to Houston Fire, this is their top safety warning.Check space heaters for cracked or damaged cords and plugs. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.Do not use an extension cord, always plug in your heater directly into the wall outlet. Keep it three feet away from anything flammable
If you’re restarting your central heat unit, make sure you have replaced your air filter and cleaned out of any dust before turning it on. Make sure it is also inspected each year.Officials are also urging people using gas heaters or a fireplace to purchase a carbon monoxide detector. Even if you won’t use a fireplace, you should get one.
“Keep in mind, heating devices account for more than 100 fires annually in Houston,” said Martee Boose with Houston Fire Department. “This can lead to severe injury and possible death.”A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast.
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