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While space heaters are a convenient, and often cost effective, way to provide supplemental heat to a home, they can be dangerous if used improperly. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), space heaters are the leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February. The risk, however, can be greatly reduced by practicing simple safety precautions in the maintenance and operation of space heaters. If possible, older space heaters should be replaced. Heaters manufactured since 1991 meet stricter performance and safety standards than previous ye...
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