{"id":3398,"date":"2022-11-07T19:23:57","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T19:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorhowto.com\/?p=3398"},"modified":"2022-11-07T19:23:57","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T19:23:57","slug":"safe-use-electric-heater-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorhowto.com\/safe-use-electric-heater-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Safe To Use An Electric Heater In A Car? (Answered)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Using an electric space heater in your car is fairly safe as long as you use an inverter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much space should you have open for a space heater in your car? Can they cause a fire? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn all you need to stay warm and safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It Really Safe To Use An Electric Heater In Your Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can safely use a residential space heater in your car with proper care and adaptation. You should check to see if the charge matches your car before you plug in a space heater. Alternatively, only use space heaters which are designed to be used in vehicles as well as homes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Is It Really Safe To Use An Electric Heater In Your Car?<\/a>
  2. Are Electric Heaters Compatible With Car Electric Power?<\/a>
  3. What Are The Different Types Of Portable Electric Heaters Made For Cars?<\/a>
  4. How Long Can A Car Battery Last With A Portable Electric Heater On?<\/a>
  5. How Can You Keep Your Car Warm Without a Heater?\u00a0<\/a>
  6. Conclusion<\/a>
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    Most household space heaters are not suited for use inside your car. Home space heaters run on AC power, which is incompatible with most car charging ports. Plugging an AC charge into a DC power source can cause the unit to short, spark, and possibly start a fire.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    AC and DC power differ significantly in how they travel through the socket and wire, they have different characteristics and specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    AC or alternating current gains its name from how electricity flows. Alternating current travels in a forward and backward direction. It is the preferred electrical power source for homes and offices.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DC or direct current is named for how the electricity travels directly and evenly. DC doesn\u2019t fluctuate in how it flows and is preferred for vehicles and other small electrical sources.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While some argue that one is better than the other, the truth is they are different and serve different needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Plugging a DC device into an AC plug or vice-versa could short and fry the device. This is very risky. Misused appliances can get damaged or cause a fire when plugged into the incorrect power wattage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Space heaters are dangerous when misused and have several warnings against fires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Since car systems run on DC power, a household heater isn\u2019t compatible. Ideally, you should only use car heaters with a car plug rather than a household space heater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Additionally, there’s an issue with the average household space heater’s voltage (typically 120V). This is far beyond the capacity of the car charging port and thus increases the dangers of using this type of space heater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, you can use a household heater in the car if you use a\u00a0car inverter. We\u2019ll discuss these inverters further below, but using a heater properly in your vehicle is essential.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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