If you ask people what they know about Las Vegas, Nevada you are likely to get a few answers repeatedly in response. Most people know that Las Vegas has hotels and casinos where you can gamble. They also know that Las Vegas is extremely hot during the summer. What most people do not think about is the fact what while our summers are indeed hot, the weather the rest of the year is quite fantastic! Our spring, fall, and winter are very mild. While people across the country are turning their heaters on full blast to keep their homes warm, we are able to be comfortable without having our heaters run as frequently. Many people actually try to find ways to not turn their heaters on for as long as possible. In an effort to keep the heater off they will use space heaters.
Space heaters provide an excellent service for us. They are able to help keep us warm in a specific space that we choose. We can plug in our space heater and set it next to us while we sit at our desk, relax on the couch, and more. Space heaters definitely work for purposes like this. There are some definite dangers to using space heaters though. Today Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning want to highlight some of the dangers of using space heaters so that you can avoid making these mistakes.

Fires Caused By Space Heaters

If space heaters are not used properly you run the risk of causing a home fire. The National Fire Protection Association reports that space heaters cause 43% of home heating fires each year. They cause thousands of deaths and millions of dollars in damages each year. One of the most common ways that space heaters start a fire is when they are left attended. In addition to fires space heaters can also produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. The increased level of carbon monoxide can cause injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide can also be the cause of the fire. Unattended space heaters are more likely to result in these issues. You can help protect yourself from dangerous levels of carbon monoxide by making sure that you have carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home. Another common occurrence is that the space heater inadvertently starts an object nearby on fire. If you leave flammable items next to the space heater it could result in a fire. Keep the area around your space heater clear so that you do not have a house fire.

Space Heater Burn on Legs & Other Injuries

Space heaters are the cause of unnecessary injuries as well. As space heaters produce heat the unit itself also gets hot to the touch. If you touch your space heater when it is on you could burn yourself. Children frequently touch space heaters and get burned because they simply do not understand that they are hot. Teach everyone in your house that space heaters are not to be touched.

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Eventually it is time to turn your heater on to stay warm. You will want to make sure that you have Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning come out and perform a maintenance call on your unit before turning it on for the first time. Contact us today!