How to Use space heater in a Sentence

space heater

noun
  • Keep your space heater clean and free of dust and hair.
    — Erin Johnson, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2021
  • But guess what else was in the apartment with the space heater.
    — The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The room came equipped with a TV, a space heater, a telephone, and Wi-Fi.
    — Anna Hezel, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2017
  • Most space heaters are clunky and brown, with a weird netting across the front.
    — Kaitlin Menza, House Beautiful, 1 Feb. 2019
  • Or they were caught in house fires sparked by faulty wiring or use of a space heater.
    — Freep.com, 4 June 2023
  • Nine children and one adult died in a blaze sparked by a space heater.
    — CBS News, 29 Dec. 2017
  • Do not stand next to a space heater since clothing can catch fire.
    — Caleb Downs, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Jan. 2018
  • The fire was caused by a faulty space heater on the third floor, city officials said.
    — Alexander Onukwue, Quartz, 11 Jan. 2022
  • For starters, don't place your space heater on a rug or carpet.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 10 Oct. 2022
  • There are a lot of caveats to using a space heater safely.
    — Matt Jancer, WIRED, 15 Oct. 2023
  • The roof will also be open with blankets and space heaters.
    — Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 9 Feb. 2018
  • Choudhury taught yoga in Japan, and used space heaters to warm up the cold room.
    — Amy Marturana, SELF, 17 Feb. 2018
  • And, to prevent you from standing next to the space heater all night, throw on a faux fur shrug.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • There were 30 folding chairs set up around a small space heater.
    — Eli Saslow, courant.com, 18 Mar. 2018
  • But sometimes even a space heater, fluffy slippers, and a cup of hot tea isn't enough to knock the chill.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Miller, Alliee, and Miller’s son were sleeping in the car with the space heater on when the fire began.
    — Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 24 May 2018
  • Drop the thermostat and run the space heater or reverse?
    — Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Like this space heater that can heat an entire small room.
    — Haley Sprankle Gear Team, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Last winter, a space heater sparked the fire at the Twin Parks apartment in the Bronx that killed 19 people.
    — Jenna Russell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Home Easy announced the space heater recall a few days ago.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 16 Feb. 2022
  • The fire was caused by a space heater and quickly filled the 19-story building with smoke.
    — New York Times, 24 Apr. 2022
  • These are the best space heaters for feeling warmth quickly.
    — Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2024
  • There are times when the space heater could overpower the cord and cause it to short circuit.
    — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Even when turned off, space heaters can still cause a fire if there is a power surge.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Try to keep them away from radiators and space heaters to prevent any accidental burns and away from any drafts.
    — Riley Rourke, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Keep space heaters more than three feet away from anything that could catch fire.
    — Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Things like space heaters, fireplaces, electric blankets and wood-burning stoves are all ways that people cut costs spent on heating homes.
    — Iris Seaton, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Wear warm layers, turn off lights in empty rooms and use blankets instead of space heaters if possible to avoid extra draw during peak hours.
    — Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci,kamaron McNair,sarah Agostino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
  • If using a space heater, put it in an open area at least 3 feet away from flammable objects and people.
    — Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Heating up to 200 square feet, this space heater works to warm a home office as well as decently sized living room.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026

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