Electric Fireplace Child Safety
Electric fireplaces like the dimplex pf3033hg 33 multi fire xd electric firebox are a safe alternative to gas and wood burning fireplaces.
Electric fireplace child safety. Fireplaces pose a potential risk of burns to children even the more popular gas fireplaces. While fireplaces whether wood burning gas or electric can be a source of warmth in a home they also pose a potential safety risk to children. If you love the ambiance of a fireplace but are worried about your child or pet s safety electric fireplaces are a much safer alternative to traditional wood burning or gas options. Read and understand all instructions thoroughly before using an electric fireplace.
Because they operate and maintain heat at a lower temperature electric fireplaces make great child safe supplemental heating options for homes with kids or pets. Electric fireplace safety tips. The vivid flame electric firebox plugs into any standard outlet for convenient set up. Fireplace dangers for children.
Since no actual flame appears most electric fireplaces are cool to. Take care to avoid bare skin touching the hot surfaces. Minimize your child s chance of burns from the hot glass front of some fireplaces. The crawford electric fireplace is the next generation of electric fireplace with a mounting depth of only 9 5.
When it comes to electric fireplace safety a huge benefit is that they do not emit any harmful gases and fumes such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Put fireplace tools and accessories out of a young child s reach. The heating element is hot when switched on. They are a great source of extra heat that is easy to install inexpensive and easy to use.
Safety screens can be installed to reduce the risk of burns. If you leave the room while the fire is burning or the fireplace is still hot take your small child with you.