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Space heater safety: Be cautious, not panicked

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By Kelly Anne Fitzpatrick on December 13, 2012 in

Space heater safety

In our recent space heaters report, we discovered that nearly every professional comparison test included some measure of safety -- we love that. Usually, though, these reports also offered strongly worded warnings about potential fires, burns and worse.

Sure, we think it's important to be cautious any time you operate an electronic appliance that produces heat, but are space heaters really so dangerous you should be worried about them? We did some digging. Read more

Don't burn cash: A space heater may help you save on your heating costs

Home & Garden
By Lori Soard on December 24, 2011 in

$100 on fire

Torn between keeping your home warm and reducing heating bills? Unfortunately, when the temperatures drop, heating costs rise. Even cranking the thermostat up by a single degree can cost 5% more. The US Department of Energy estimates that about 56% of the average home's energy bill is spent on heating and cooling. In addition, the U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts a .69/gallon rise in home heating costs over last year's prices. Because of rising costs, many consumers are looking for alternative ways to heat their homes this winter. A space heater is one option to save you from burning your cash. Read more

Staying safe with space heaters

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By Carl Laron on December 28, 2010 in

Space heater

With most of the country now firmly in winter's icy grip, space heaters are becoming a hot commodity. As noted in our report, space heaters are a great way to supplement your home's central heating system, warming up specific spaces and letting you set your thermostat down a notch -- or more. The good news is that space heaters are safer and more reliable than ever. The bad news is that even among new models, some space heaters are safer than others. And don't forget, even the safest space heater can be dangerous if used improperly. Read more

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