{"id":72098,"date":"2022-10-04T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=72098"},"modified":"2022-10-04T10:54:46","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T10:54:46","slug":"important-safety-tips-using-heaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/important-safety-tips-using-heaters.html","title":{"rendered":"Turning on Heaters? Take These Precautionary Measures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Winter is on its way and it\u2019s time for you to get your home heating systems ready, especially, if you live in a region where temperatures can get bitterly cold. In Pakistan, the majority of households still use gas heaters while others have switched to a home heating system that runs on electricity, which is relatively a newer and safer technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter which type of heating system you install in your home, using it cautiously can prevent deadly incidents. Looking forward to enjoying a safe and warm winter? We&#8217;ve got you covered! This blog is based on a list of important safety tips for using heaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some Important Safety Tips for Using Heaters&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some precautionary measures you need to take to keep your home safely warm during the winter season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Run a Safety Pre-Check on Your Heating Appliance<\/li><li>Check For Electric\/Gas Supply<\/li><li>Keep Your Children Away From Heating Appliances<\/li><li>Avoid Running The Heaters In Your Home Unattended<\/li><li>Position Your Heater Near A Fire Alarm&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss these home heating safety tips in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Run a Safety Pre-Check on Your Heating Appliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you using your heater for the first time in months? Many of us switch it on without giving it a second thought, which can be hazardous. Instead, there are a few things that you need to check about your heating equipment before putting it back in use. If it is a gas heater, make sure that the gas is not leaking from anywhere. For electric heaters, double-check all the electrical connections, just to be sure that you are not prone to any safety hazards.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, dust usually settles on the heating component when they are not in use. So, when you turn it on, the settled dust also starts burning off, leaving an unpleasant smell indoors. To avoid such a situation, try making your heater dust-free before using it. Calling in the professionals to run a thorough check-up on your heating appliances might be in your best interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Getting your heating appliance serviced at least once a year is one of the primary home heating safety tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check for Electric\/Gas Supply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"check your appliance and connection before getting your home heating system ready\" class=\"wp-image-72116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater1-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Get your electricity and gas supply inspected by a professional<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary safety tips for using heaters in your home is to check whether it is getting the right amount of electric\/gas supply or not. The best way to do that is to check your device&#8217;s metre. In case you spot any issue, notify your utility supplier in advance and get the issue fixed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: Broken or damaged electric wires and gas pipes can be disastrous, especially when your heating unit is running.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Children Away from Heating Appliances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have children at home? Want to make them feel warm and cosy when they are home all winter long? The safest way to go about it is to keep the little ones away from the heating appliances, especially when they are running. Children have curious minds, they usually explore and play with things that are new to them. However, you would never want your little ones to play with a heater. Heaters are placed in a living room or a bedroom in most households and these places are easily accessible by children. In such cases, never leave your kids unmonitored particularly when the home heating system is turned on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Ideally, you should have at least 3 feet of \u201cKids Free Zone\u201d around the heater in your home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Running the Heater in Your Home Unattended<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater21-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"Running your home heating system unattended can be disastrous\" class=\"wp-image-72122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater21-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater21-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater21-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater21-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn-blog.zameen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/heater21.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Never leave your home heating system running overnight or unmonitored.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Running your heater unattended or overnight while you sleep can be deadly. What if the heater catches fire? Or the flame of a gas heater goes out because of which an excessive amount of gas fills up the air. These types of incidents can be proven fatal, which means one of the key safety tips for using heaters is to never leave them on overnight or unmonitored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Position Your Heater Near a Fire Alarm\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire incidents can happen anywhere, but they can be prevented if you take the necessary precautions. What could be better than having a fire alarm installed in your home? It will be in your best interest to have your fire alarm and home heating equipment in the same room. The fire alarm goes off and timely warns people if it detects fire and other smoke components in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety Tip:<\/strong> If a fire erupts in your home heating system, try switching it off first. If you are unable to do so, open the doors and windows and leave the vicinity at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These were some safety tips for using heaters to keep your home delightfully warm during winters. If you have anything useful to share in this regard, feel free to email your suggestions at <a href=\"mailto:blog@zameen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blog@zameen.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you are preparing your home for winter, then don\u2019t forget to check out these<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/warm-cosy-home-decor-budget.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> budget-friendly winter home d\u00e9cor ideas<\/a>. You may also like reading our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/gas-cylinder-safety-checklist.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> safety checklist for using gas cylinders at home<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To read more of our home safety tips and property guides, head over to Zameen Blog,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Pakistan\u2019s best real estate blog<\/a>. If you want to get the latest updates from our blog section, make sure you\u2019ve subscribed to our newsletter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turning on your home heating system for the winter season? 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