Are electric heating pads safe？
Electric heating pads generate heat. It can keep you warm when you're cold, or provide relief from winter nights if you live in a cold climate. This sounds like the perfect solution to deal with cold weather and save money on heating bills, right? But when many people use an electric heating pad, the first thing they consider is its safety, such as whether it will leak electricity. Are heating pads safe? Let's take a look.
Generally speaking, electric heating pads are relatively safe, but if the operation method and quality are not up to standard, it can easily cause safety problems. If the electric heating pad has been used for a long time and the circuit of the electric heating pad has aged, there will also be safety risks when using such an electric heating pad.
How to use a electric heating pad
After entering winter, many families like to use electric blankets to keep warm. Whether it is the cold winter in the north or the humid climate in the south, these practical things may be needed. So, we should pay attention to its safety when using electric blankets. After all, this kind of electrical appliance is in direct contact with the body. If we are not careful, physical injury or property damage may occur. Therefore, how to use it safely is a matter of great concern.
1. An electric heating pad should be used under the mattress.
As we know, heating pads generate heat through electricity. So try not to put it directly under the body and in direct contact with the skin, but put it under the mattress or sheets, which is not only comfortable but also won't burn.
2. Do not place hard objects under the electric heating pad.
Heating pads consist of heating wires and an outer blanket, which is usually thin. Therefore, pay attention to protecting the heating wire in the outer electric blanket and do not place sharp objects on it to avoid scratching the heating wire and affecting its use.
3. Never fold the heating pad.
When we use an electric heating pad, some people may think that the electric heating pad is too big and folding it in half is very dangerous, because if these electric heating lines are often folded in half, the internal circuit of the electric heating pad will be damaged.
4. Pay attention to the usage time of the electric heating pad.
When we use an electric heating pad, we should not keep the heating on all the time, but try to keep it on for a short time. Try to heat it before going to bed. Just heat the electric blanket to a certain temperature to ensure that our sleep is not cold.
5. Select the heating type of the electric heating pad.
If you choose to use an electric heating pad with spiral heating, it can be used wherever the bed is. However, if you choose a linear heating electric heating pad, it needs to be used on a hard bed, otherwise it will be dangerous.
6. Try not to clean the heating pad.
The electric heating pad is not easy to get dirty when used under the mattress, so try not to clean the electric heating pad to avoid leakage when rubbing it with your hands or washing it in the washing machine. Just clean it with a soft brush.
7. Do not use the electric heating pad for a long time.
After purchasing an electric heating pad, be sure to read the instructions and use it within the time limit specified in the instructions. If you continue to use an electric blanket after it has expired, the consequences will be very dangerous.
The advanced controller of electric heating products is a microcomputer-controlled switch that has emerged in recent years. Once plugged in, it will basically be ignored. It will automatically downshift and cool down over time, and can automatically cut off the power supply after keeping warm. More scientific and humane. At the same time, because the temperature is well controlled, people won't get angry and have nosebleeds because the electric blanket was left on all night. Therefore, for celebrities who are afraid of the cold and want to warm themselves up, they may feel that such an electric blanket is not hot enough.
