Derek ColeGM, Simmons One Hour Heating & Air · AI HVAC Answers

Space Heater Safety: Prevent Fires This Winter! #shorts

5 Nov 2025 · 1 min

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A single-speaker YouTube short (safety PSA) by Derek Cole warning that space heaters cause thousands of fires each year and giving three practical precautions: plug the heater directly into a wall outlet (do not use extension cords or power strips), maintain three feet of clearance around the heater, and place the heater on a flat, solid surface so it operates safely.

Questions this video answers

Three feet.

No — do not use extension cords or power strips; plug the heater directly into a wall outlet.

On a flat, solid surface.

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We all love that extra warmth when the cold creeps in. But every year, space heaters cause thousands of fires across the country. First of all, always, always, always plug a space heater directly into the wall. Never use a drop cord. Use a power strip. They're not built to handle that much current. No extension cords, no power strips. Make sure it is three feet of space around the heater so it can breathe. And always keep it on a flat, solid surface. A space heater should make your home more comfortable, not more dangerous.