December 16, 2020

Should I Be Worried About Carbon Monoxide in My Home?

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a topic in the media that many homeowners may not fully understand. However, monitoring for this gas is as important as having a smoke detector. Carbon monoxide poisoning sends thousands of people to the emergency room every year. Hundreds of people die each year and as a result, it’s become an increasing concern for homeowners everywhere. Unfortunately, many victims of poisoning don’t know from where in their homes the carbon monoxide originates. They also don’t know the health effects of the gas, symptoms of poisoning, or how to keep their families safe. Here are five reasons...

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November 20, 2018

The Importance of a Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a colorless, odorless gas that in concentrations can kill very quickly. The body actually absorbs CO very quickly, replacing oxygen in blood cells. As a result, a person exposed can become poisoned quickly, passing out and eventually dying from CO inhalation. Carbon monoxide is resulting by-product from burning, which happens in every home via a furnace or heater system. Normally, a heating system is designed to exhaust CO so that it doesn’t build up inside the home. However, if the heating system has a leak, or is malfunctioning, CO buildups inside a home can occur....

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