Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can be dangerous or fatal if one is exposed to high levels. Common sources of carbon monoxide in the home include gas furnaces, water heaters, stoves, and fireplaces. It is important to install carbon monoxide detectors near bedrooms and test them regularly. Homeowners should also ensure gas appliances are properly ventilated and never use gasoline tools or charcoal grills indoors to prevent carbon monoxide buildup. For safety, it is best to have heating systems professionally inspected.

1. Is Your Home Safe from Carbon Monoxide?
Often called “the silent killer,
killer,”
because you can’t see it, smell it, or
taste it, carbon monoxide can be a
serious problem—even a fatal one at
times—for homeowners and their
families. Overexposure to this
invisible, odorless, poisonous gas
can cause flu-like symptoms, serious
sickness, and even death. If you
can’t see it or smell carbon
monoxide, how can you know if your
home is safe from it? The first thing to
monoxide comes from.
Any appliance in your home that burns fuel
stove, or gas hot water heater
process. Liquid fuel space heaters, including kerosene heaters
stoves, can also emit carbon dioxide
The only way to be positive that you
m monoxide is to install carbon monoxide detector
find and install—simply purchase them at
install at least one on each floo
. detectors nearest your home’s
batteries in each alarm and test each device regularly to ensure that it is
working properly. If your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move
to fresh air and call 911.
immediately
However, as they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning
around the home, but most of the following
homeowner safety. To help prevent carbon monoxid
your home:
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2. • Never leave your car running in
garage door open.
• Don't attempt to repair
an attached garage, even with the
any appliances that burn fuel such as a
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correctly. Defective venting or ductwork can cause a
• Don’t use a gas range or oven
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ace ensure that it is vented correctly.
• Never use charcoal grills or camp stoves inside the house or in the
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• Don’t use gasoline-powered tools inside the house.
• Never allow anyone to sleep in a room with a gas appliance that isn't
connected to an exterior vent.
To further ensure the safety of you and your family from carbon monoxide
poisoning, call the HVAC experts to inspect your h
furnace, your water heater
wood stove. These pros can ensure that all your
efficiently and that your home is properly ventilated.
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