Before you turn on your space heater, there are several safety precautions to take and tips to keep in mind.

Space heaters can provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly home office. But they can also pose a safety risk no matter where you use them. Portable space heaters are responsible for 1,700 house ...

Consumer Reports experts share some critical safety tips and features Our experts provide tips for using space heaters safely, including always placing a space heater on a level surface. By Keith ...

Federal safety regulators warn that home heating equipment can spark fires or emit carbon monoxide. Here's what to know.

As freezing temperatures continue, residents are looking for ways to stay warm, especially in areas hit hard by power outages ...

ST. LOUIS — As the temperatures drop, many homeowners turn to space heaters for warmth and comfort. While space heaters are a convenient and efficient way to heat small areas, they also pose a ...

As winter creeps toward our doorsteps, many people will pull out space heaters in search of cheap, easy warmth. But with that extra comfort comes some danger. Home heating equipment is the second ...

Firefighters warn against improper use of alternative heat sources like space heaters, ovens, and generators, which can lead to house fires. Space heaters should have safety features like automatic ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...

If you bought your first generator or propane heater, there are a couple of things you should know about safely operating ...