Is it Safe to Use the Oven to Heat Your Home?
Among the warnings that fire departments issue when cold weather arrives is to never use your oven to heat your house. The appliance isn't designed for that purpose---it can cook food all day long, but it's not supposed to be left on continuously for days at a time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Statistic
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According to the U.S. Fire Administration, ovens are the No. 1 reason why a fire started in a home or injured someone in the United States.
Oven Door
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Leaving the oven door open to let the heat escape poses a hazard for kids or pets if they get inside the appliance.
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Towels
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If a dangling towel or other flammable object on the stove top comes in contact with the oven's hot coils, a fire can result.
Gas Stove
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Burning a gas-fueled stove for long periods runs the risk of filling your home with toxic fumes.
Unattended Oven
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Whenever an oven or other piece of cooking equipment is being used, someone should be in the home to regularly monitor it.
Maintenance
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Don't use your oven for any purpose if it needs repairs, and keep it clean to prevent cooking remnants from catching fire inside. Follow the maintenance guide that came with it to keep it working properly.
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