Electric heater

Domestic electric "heat generators" must be certified. Similarly, repairs to the product must be carried out by specialists. They must replace broken parts and plugs. Electric heating appliances with damaged wires pose a particular danger.

How to use an electric heater?

Before using the appliance, read the instructions carefully. Pay particular attention to the operating time of the appliance and the requirements for the permissible current. Remember that connecting a computer, heater, and vacuum cleaner to the same outlet at the same time can overload the network. This is especially true for old houses with worn-out electrical wiring. If the lighting dims slightly when you turn on an electrical appliance, it is a sure sign that the network is overloaded. And this is a precursor to a fire.

Remember that heaters are, first and foremost, electrical appliances. Therefore, do not leave them on unattended. Never leave a heater on overnight. Do not dry clothes on heaters.

Like any other electrical appliance, it must be placed at a distance from curtains and furniture.

Do not use heaters in rooms where paint, solvents, or other flammable liquids have recently been used or are present.

Do not allow children to play with such devices.

What to do if an electrical appliance catches fire?

- Unplug the appliance from the socket. If this is not possible, disconnect the power to the apartment via the electrical panel in the stairwell.

- Try to extinguish the fire yourself before the rescuers arrive (if the flame is small and your life and health are not threatened) - cover the burning appliance with a dense cloth or blanket to cut off the air supply to the fire, or try to smother the flame with sand, soil, or powder.

If you cannot extinguish the fire within a few minutes, do not waste any more time and call the rescuers at 101 or 112.

Then proceed as with any fire.