Electric Baseboard Heater Safety
Baseboard heaters are generally safe, but you still want to make sure you’re careful when you, your children, or your pets are around them. Baseboard heater covers will protect you and your loved ones from the hottest tubes, and those covers are standard in most models. This type of heater is typically mounted on a wall, but freestanding models have built-in safety features, such as a shut-off feature if the unit tips over.
As long as you make sure your baseboard heater is properly installed, has safety covers, is not located below any electrical outlets, is not near any drapes and doesn’t touch the floor, you can be assured of safe operation.