Five Safety Tips For Electric Baseboard Heat
Electric baseboard heaters are sometimes looked down upon for posing a fire risk and a burn hazard. However, they can actually be perfectly safe as long as the resident follows a few basic safety tips. Here are five ways to ensure your electric baseboard heat does not pose a risk to you or others in your home.
1. Do not block the flow of air.
Not only will blocking the flow of air keep your room from heating properly, but it will also keep the heat concentrated near the heater, making it hotter and increasing the risk of a fire.