are electric heaters dangerous
However... if you were trying to heat a small, poorly insulated bedroom with an electric heater and tightly sealed up all the little air cracks and such to an extreme extent, then yes, it could be unhealthy: not because of the heater but because you sealed up all the air exchange so thoroughly. Electric heaters produces heat in the rooms to warm up the room but due to the heat air becomes dry in the rooms. Especially while sleeping in bedrooms with electric heaters the problems are. Breathing dry air prompts to respiratory issue like asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis furthermore nosebleeds because of dried layers. Truth: In reality all electric heaters are very close to 100% efficient. There's very little wasted energy. And these heaters are least expensive because of the simplicity of their design. If you want to save money, look for a low cost option. Just make sure it includes safety features. Electric space heaters can be dangerous in winter. LAWTON Okla_ Electric space heaters can be dangerous as the winter days get colder. Overnight temperatures are now regularly dropping below freezing, and people are using electric space heaters. Some don't use them correctly, and they can quickly create a danger. Consumer Reports: Dangers of portable heaters. They account for one-third of all home-heating fires each year. Space heaters can warm up a chilly room. But beware. They account for one-third of all home-heating fires each year, and more than 80 percent of home-heating fire deaths. Consumer Reports has just tested more than two dozen space heaters and says if you have an older one, consider replacing it. The new ones have gotten safer. All of the heaters tested have a safety switch that turns them off if they overheat or tip over. Myth: A fan heater will completely dry out the air in a house, causing discomfort and coughing. Truth: During the winter, air becomes dryer in general. Dryness is often more noticeable when you turn on the heater. If you're using a fan heater excessively it can sometimes become uncomfortable. Electric heaters use a lot of electricity and they can overload circuits. This can cause a power failure, or even a fire. Do not use extension cords and multiplugs when switching on the heaters in your home. Burns. All heating devices can become extremely hot, with the possible exception of panel heaters. Coal can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, irritation to eyes, noses and throats and can aggravate illnesses such as TB, asthma and HIV/Aids. Here are the main dangers to keep in mind when buying any heater/making a heating device for your home: Electric shock. All electrical devices, heaters included, can cause accidental electrical shock. This could be because of faulty wiring, incorrect use, or defects in the manufacturing process. And that's fine. But you've got to be careful. Electric space heaters don't have a flame, but they can start a fire. You must keep all combustibles three feet from the heat. That means your bedding, your furniture, your draperies, all should be away from that space heater, says John Drengenberg, a safety expert at Underwriter's Labs. Dangers of using space heaters. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. During cold winter nights, many people are plugging in electric space heaters. One man's space heater turned out to be deadly in Wilkes County on Wednesday night, when he had at least three heaters running in his home.
Yes, Especially while sleeping in bedrooms with electric heaters the problems are.