xayanexchanx asked:
I am at college,and my room has no heating vent. So I bought a small little osculating portable heater. My dad kept saying they were dangerous. So what are some safety tips I should take with this? Also, what kind of surface would it be safe to set this thing on?
I am at college,and my room has no heating vent. So I bought a small little osculating portable heater. My dad kept saying they were dangerous. So what are some safety tips I should take with this? Also, what kind of surface would it be safe to set this thing on?
December 29th, 2009 at 3:28 am
Safety instructions should have come with the heater. Maybe you can find a user manual on the Internet.
It should have a UL label an overheat switch and a tilt switch. Keep it away from combustibles, and where combustibles might fall on it. Bare floor or carpet should be OK.
December 29th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I hope the brand you bought is a ceramic heater with the oscillating , digital temp & timing features (they have them in Lowe’s for about $35.00…they are superb and shut down instantly when knocked over – and instantly cool down. You can set it to come on at a particular temp and shut off when it reaches another.
Your dad is right about the danger portion – all appliances have a danger quotent…..plus he knows his adult child and people in general – heed his advice and all will go well.