Room Heater Precautions: To escape the harsh cold, people often use room heaters. But if you do not use it properly then it can prove fatal. Recently, in Meerut district of UP, the body of an 86-year-old retired woman was found lying in the bedroom of her house. Police investigation revealed that the woman had fallen asleep after turning on the heater in the room, after which she died due to carbon monoxide gas released from the heater.
In winter, people often sleep with the heater or blower running in their bedrooms. Although a room heater heats the house within minutes, in many cases it can also prove dangerous. Therefore, caution should be taken while using it. Come, let us know what things should be kept in mind while using a room heater.
room heater cleaning
1. Before using the room heater, clean it thoroughly. This will remove the dust stuck in it.
2. By cleaning the heater, the smell coming from it can be avoided.
use of heater in closed room
1. Avoid running the room heater or blower for a long time in a closed room.
2. Running the heater produces carbon monoxide gas, which is an odorless poisonous gas.
3. There may be lack of oxygen in a closed room, due to which you may suffocate if you run the heater for a long time.
Always keep the heater in a safe place
1. Keep the heater at a place where it is out of the reach of children and pets.
2. Check and clean the heater regularly so that it can operate safely.
3. Before using the heater, read its instructions and use it accordingly.
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