Indoor Heaters

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, indoor space heaters have been responsible for over 20,000 fires in homes each year. If you are going to use one of these types of heaters it is a good idea to make sure that you take care to prevent this from happening to you.

There are some important safety measures you can take:

• Make sure you plug the heater directly into the wall outlet and don't use an extension cord as they can overheat.
• The heater should be kept more than three feet away from anything combustible such as drapery or furniture.
• DO NOT USE these heaters in bathrooms or other places where there is a lot of water.
• Make sure they are placed on a flat surface and out of the way so they don't have a chance of getting knocked over. You can purchase ones that have a safety switch to shut the heater off if they do fall over.

If you follow these safety tips you shouldn't have any problems with your heater and you can stay toasty warm even on the coldest days in the winter.

There are lots of different types of indoor heaters including ones that use electricity, gas and propane. Regardless of the type of indoor heater you are looking for, we've covered some of the bestselling ones that will help to keep you warm this winter.

Dual fuel heaters are becoming popular because you can save on home heating costs when you can use either natural gas or liquid propane to run the heater.

These heaters can heat up an entire home in the winter months or a cold room as they come in various sizes.

They are also handy to have for those occasional power outages in the middle of the coldest months. These "modern fireplaces" usually come with a thermostat so it will shut off when it reaches the set temperature and then turn back on when the temperature drops.

Most of these heaters have safety ratings and can be attached to the floor or a wall.