That's what the instructions say. What are the odds of an accident if I leave the heater plugged in but off?
2006-12-30 20:17:55 · 9 answers · asked by Supercali 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well now, that's a matter of using your head, your old intuition. It stands to reason, if your going to the fridge for a glass of cold water, why would you unplug your heater? On the other hand, if your goin to run to the store some miles distant for a cold drink, then I would say "unplug it" us common sense. Use "safe" sense.
2006-12-30 22:17:39 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry? If they put the warning there then it's probably because they've dealt with a situation like that before. Not only that but do you really want to run up the electric bill??
2006-12-30 20:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by yleemoreno 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest better you unplug the electric heater if you left your house, it will safer.
Electric heater coil easy to burn and shorted.
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2006-12-30 20:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by muhammad irwan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The odds are slim - but it is still a good idea to be on the safe side. I am sure there is a reason they take that extra precaution - aside from lawsuits.
2006-12-30 20:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ames 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the new heaters have knockover shutoffs. if yours dont, get one, they re cheap and safer. they do work, the one i have even if its nudged, it shuts off. annoying but very safe. besides, most elec heaters have plastic bodies on them that that it would have to fall into a bag full of gas soaked rags to flash
2006-12-30 23:24:16 · answer #5 · answered by francis g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't if I were just leaving the room for a moment, but definitely if you leave your house. Also, maker sure it isn't near any curtains or furniture.
2007-01-01 02:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Zoey ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to decide if a second of unplugging is worth not having a serious problem,..to me it would be worth it.
2006-12-31 01:49:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hook it up to a power cord with a breaker and manual shut off switch.
2007-01-02 23:59:03 · answer #8 · answered by JACK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS LONG AS THERE ARE NO KIDS AND ANIMALS IN THE HOUSE TO KNOCK IT OVER
2006-12-30 20:33:53 · answer #9 · answered by BAD RAD CARSON 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋