An electrical safety charity is warning people not to put themselves in danger by using portable heaters inappropriately, as they look for ways to reduce the impact of s oaring energy bills.
Electrical Safety First said that although, in general, plug-in heaters are safe when used correctly, it is expecting to see an increase in people using them as an alternative to central heating, as households try to find ways to offset the 54 per cent increase in Ofgem's price cap.
While an electric heater may seem easy enough to operate, as it just needs to be plugged in, there are certain things you need to be aware of to make sure you’re not putting you or your family at risk.
