Try: Check baseboard heaters often and remove objects that have fallen on top or near the heater keep all furniture a safe distance from the heaters never block the flow of heat never drape electrical cords across heaters 8 always hire an experienced electrician repair baseboard heaters

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References: Adapted from the seattle fire department fire prevention division 2007 home heating safety a factsheet on safely heating your home available at www seattle gov

Keywords: Fire safety heaters home safety fire prevention

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed