We've been alerted to an increase of homes using electric heaters to warm single rooms as energy prices rise, and we want to ensure our tenants are also safe when using these heaters.
Electrical Safety First is urging people using heaters to ensure:
- the device is on a level surface, well away from anything or anyone that could knock it over
- it is well away from combustible materials, such as paper, furniture or curtains
- it is never used to dry clothes
- it is never left unattended for long periods while in use, or while you are asleep
- extension leads are not used to power a heater as they can easily be overloaded
- you regularly inspect your heater for damage and deterioration
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