Popular and easy-to-use, these heaters still need to be handled with care.

1. Ensure your heater has been tested for safety. Look on the bottom for a label such as ETL, UL or CSA.
2. Turn off space heaters before leaving a room or going to sleep.
3. Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn, including furniture and curtains
4. Supervise children and pets at all times when a portable space heater is in use.
5. Never use space heaters to dry clothing or blankets.