Give your heater at least 3 feet of space from anything that can burn.
Space Heater Safety Tips
1. Keep it clear
2. Plug into the wall
Skip extension cords and power strips to avoid overheating.
3. Choose safety features
Look for tip-over and overheat shutoffs.
4. Never leave it unattended
Turn it off when you leave the room or go to sleep.
5. Check it first
Inspect cords and housing for damage before each use.
6. Avoid burns
Look for a unit with cool-touch exteriors, especially around kids or pets.
- A typical 1,500-watt space heater costs approximately $0.20 to $0.26 per hour to run.
- Running a 1,500W heater for 8 hours a day could cost around $1.60 to over $2.00 per day or roughly $50 to $80 per month.
- For whole-home heating, a well-maintained central heating system is typically more cost-effective than trying to heat the entire house with multiple electric space heaters.
- Space heaters become cost-effective when you use them for heating only the small area you are currently occupying (like a home office or bedroom) while keeping the central thermostat turned down for the rest of the house.
