Can I put a couch next to a radiator?

Question

I just moved into a studio and I want to put my couch next to my radiator but I'm afraid of it burning. It's just a normal old cloth covered couch. I don't think the couch will touch it but it will definitely maybe only be an inch away. But my apartment is really too small to put it anywhere else.

Thank you!

Answer 1

its summer time now,,right?? so not to worry. anyway a radiator will never get hot enough to start any fire.

But in the winter when you need the heat you have to keep the couch about a foot away so the heat can radiate about the room. Also keep the winter drapes short so's it wont divert the heat up the wall.

Hope this helps answer your question.

Answer 2

that is a potential fire hazard in the colder months, if the radiator is not in use at the moment it will be fine for now, but you will have to remove it when the radiator is working . .

Answer 3

As long as you keep it several inches away it won't burn, but you'll be blocking your heat.

Answer 4

Yes as long as it is a steam radiator(some electric space radiant heaters are called radiators incorrectly.)