How to Use a Kerosene Heater Safely
During the colder months heaters are on. Take these safety precautions when using a kerosene heater to minimize your chances for starting a fire.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Kerosene
- Smoke Detectors
- Fireproof Safes
- Fire Extinguishers
- Kerosene Heaters
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Read and follow the directions that come with your kerosene heater.
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Make sure your heater is in working condition. If you have any doubts, have it checked before usage.
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Check that your heater has an emergency shut-off, in the event that the unit topples over.
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Make sure that the room where the heater is has proper ventilation. This will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide building up in the room.
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Avoid using any other fuel than that recommended for the heater.
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Keep young children and pets away from the heater.
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Avoid placing heater anywhere near bedsheets, curtains, pillows or furniture that can ignite from the heat.
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Refuel the appliance outside of the home.
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Tips & Warnings
Store flammable fuels in metal containers outside of your home, in a storage area with good ventilation.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy in your home.
Never leave your kerosene heater unattended.
Never use a fuel not intended for your kerosene heater.
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Comments
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pebble3421
Aug 25, 2009
They are really warm. Especially when you go camping. -
Nov 22, 2005
Many retailers sell a product to add to kerosene to eliminate odors. These work, but are expensive. A gasoline additive known as "Dry-Gas" contains the same basic ingredient - methanol - and works equally well at a much lower cost.
