Before you buy a space heater, make sure it carries a safety certification label from an independent testing organization. By Keith Flamer Space heaters provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly ...

Experts say you should never go to sleep with a space heater on or leave one unattended with kids or animals around. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) As temperatures start to drop ...

Space heaters can make a big difference during these chilly fall mornings that turn into warm days and don't call for the whole house heat. These mighty warming machines can save you real on energy ...

Space heaters are a big drain on the amps an electrical circuit uses. That's usually fine for newer 15-amp home outlets since modern space heaters are designed to work with those receptacles. The ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- When it's cold outside many of us may resort to using supplemental heat like a space heater to stay warm. Fire departments don't discourage it, however, they emphatically ...

With temperatures dropping, many people might be opting to add additional heat to their homes via space heaters. But safety is key when using portable space heaters. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...

PHILADELPHIA -- The tragic fires in New York City on Sunday and in Philadelphia last Wednesday underscore the importance of safety as more people look to crank up the heat in their homes. A space ...

As the weather gets colder, you may be tempted to use a space heater to take the chill off. Small space heaters are typically less expensive to use and allow you to target specific rooms instead of ...

The cold is continuing to sweep across southeast Texas and residents are working to stay warm but that could possibly come with a huge risk if you’re not careful. Many people own portable electric ...

As historic winter weather brings frigid temperatures to much of the U.S., many people will use space heaters to cut the chill – and increase the risk of a house or apartment fire. Small space heaters ...

Space heaters can provide extra warmth in a drafty room or chilly home office. But they can also pose a safety risk no matter where you use them. Portable space heaters are responsible for 1,700 house ...

As temperatures start to drop around the country, some people are using space heaters to help warm up their houses. But these devices can be dangerous: Heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in ...