Is It Safe to Keep the Heater on While Sleeping?

Before you can accurately answer the following question, it is important first to know the kind of heater you are using. There are different types of heaters, and all of them need to be handled differently. You also need to know the positioning of your heater to know how safe - or not safe - it is, and whether you can leave it unattended for some time.

What Happens When You Sleep with Your Heater On?

It is possible that the level of carbon monoxide is raised beyond a safe level, and when you are asleep, you will not notice that. Many people have experienced what is referred to as “sleep death” by leaving their heaters on as they sleep. It happens often to small children and smokers. At the same time, people with heart disease may experience chest pains. As much as you want to experience comfort while you sleep, it is not safe to let the heater run the whole night.

If you want to use heater, it must be installed professionally. If anything goes wrong with your HVAC, you need to make sure that you call for a heater service as soon as possible.

What Precaution Should You Take?

One of the things you should do when you are using a heater is to make sure nothing is near it. It is advisable to take more precaution when it comes to flammable items. These include things like paper, blankets, furniture, bedding, and anything else that is flammable. You should make sure that your heater is not less than three feet away from these items. It is also good to make sure you place something hard underneath the heater and do not leave it unattended. It is important before you go to bed to turn off the heater and remove the plug from the socket. That is the best way of avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning in your room.

Find out the Safest Heater to Use

While there are different types of heaters, they are not all created to the same safety standard. Some are safer than others. Convention oil heaters are filled with heat first when you turn them on, and they transfer the heat from the surface area using oil. The heater also has a thermostat, which helps to regulate the heat. These heaters are better than many others, as they spread heat in the entire space evenly. When you use fan heaters or infrared heaters, they will reduce the room's oxygen level. They also reduce the humidity in the room, and you may wake up with dry eyes in the morning. Sometimes it may also cause your nose to become blocked.

There are also many other health effects from using heaters, and it is important to understand what each type of heater may do to your body before using it. If you suffer from particular health issues, you may need to seek help from a physician to advise you on the best kind of heater to use. It is most crucial to make sure the heater you use does not increase carbon in the room, which is very risky and potentially deadly. At the same time, it is better to use the heater when you are awake, and you can attend to it.  An unattended heater can be dangerous and a health risk. Call us on 1300 100 040 to book our technician to have look at your heating unit.