1/17/11
A space heater can be an energy-efficient way to warm up a room. Even though electric space heaters have gotten safer over the years, the Consumer Produce Safety Commission offers some easy tips to use them properly. One suggestion that stood out is if you need an extension cord to run the space heater through the room, use a heavy-duty cord (the kind used for outdoor use) with at least a 14 AWG (American wire gauge). This will make sure the power is properly grounded and you can operate the heater more safely.