This is the right way to use a space heater in this cold season
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A space heater can help to heat your homes during the cold winter months, but it can also become a safety hazard if you are not careful in how to operate one.
Only trouble is that they are also the cause of an estimated 56,000 residential fires in the most year reported according to the National Fire Protection Association. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson is an award-winning tech journalist who has a deep love of technology, gear and gadgets that make life better with his contributions for Fox News & FOX Business beginning mornings on "FOX & Friends." Got a tech question? Get Kurt’s CyberGuy Newsletter, share your voice, a story idea or comment at CyberGuy.com.
Many fires start from problems including old heaters, no automatic safety turn-off, no tip-over switch, and poorly placed heaters that are either prone to tip over or placed too close to items that can catch fire. That's why you'll want to know the safest ways to prevent trouble and what to look for when buying a space heater.
Most important things to look for when using a space heater
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