Where To Place Space Heaters To Warm Up A Room Effectively

The winter months can get pretty frosty, and it can be tough to keep your home at the right temperature. If you don't have central heating or if you want to rely on it less to reduce energy bills, space heaters can be helpful. They're especially useful for heating small rooms. Despite this, these devices are also a common cause of house fires and can be dangerous. To avoid safety issues with your space heater while also ensuring that your home heats up efficiently, you'll want to be sure to position it correctly with enough distance from the wall, entryways, and fire hazards. The right space heater placement can help you get warmer faster and safely.

For starters, be sure to place the space heater in a room or area where you're likely to spend the most time. This will make the biggest impact on your comfort levels. Another strategy is to put the heater beneath a window. This is where cold air is most likely to seep in, since it may flow through from the bottom of the glass, causing a draft and cooling the floor. A well-placed space heater can warm this cold air up right away. Further, be sure your device is in an open area where it will circulate well and isn't close to anything that's flammable — this includes curtains, bedding, and furniture. Also, remember that space heaters have their limits. They're not meant to heat an entire home all on their own, but just one room. If you need more heat, consider using more than one space heater at a time.

There are some big mistakes to avoid when using a space heater and positioning it in the winter. Remember to make safety a top priority and ensure the heater has three feet of clear space on all sides. Don't place the heater in a location with too much foot traffic like an entryway or where kids and pets could easily knock it over. Also, it's a good idea to invest in a space heater that has shutoff sensors that will power down the device automatically if knocked over. 

Aim to keep your space heater on a level, non-flammable surface. Avoid placing it on furniture or carpeting, especially shaggy or high-pile rugs, and stick to hard flooring. When positioning the electric warmer, also keep it away from water sources and heavily damp rooms. This is a crucial tip to avoid a fiery mistake with your space heater, aka electrical shock or flames. 

Remember that while the correct placement can improve a space heater's ability to warm your home, it's best used in conjunction with other smart home heating strategies. Improving insulation is also important. When using a space heater, it's a good idea to use a ceiling fan to distribute and circulate the heat more effectively. However, make sure to change the direction your ceiling fan spins in the winter – a clockwise rotation will do a better job of distributing hot air throughout the home.