The electric fireplace is a potential threat like any other electric appliance, so it is important to take care of your personal safety when using it. Here are some safety tips from electric fireplace Denver CO retail experts:
- If the device seems not to work normally, turn it off and disconnect it immediately from the socket, then contact a professional electrician to come and examine it. Self-repairs will void its warranty and may cause the fireplace to malfunction, resulting in electric shock, fire, death, serious bodily injury, or property damage.
- Always supervise children to make sure they do not play too close or touch the fireplace. Do not place any canvas, decorations, or other combustible material over the exit of the fireplace, as this can cause a fire.
- Always disconnect the fireplace when you are not using it.
- To avoid accidents of any kind, do not use the fireplace if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the device itself is malfunctioning or has been damaged in any way.
- Do not use the fireplace outside, as this can lead to electrocution.
- An electric fireplace is not intended for and should not be used in bathrooms or in any other humid location.
- Do not put the power cord under the carpet. Also, arrange it away from any walking areas.
- To disconnect the fireplace, turn it off, then also remove the plug from the socket.
- Connect it only to sockets with appropriate grounding.