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Preventing Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide Facts

• You cannot see or smell carbon monoxide
• Hundreds of Americans die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning.
• There are many carbon monoxide sources in todays homes
• Having a working carbon monoxide alarm and prevention are keys to protecting you and your family

Sources of Carbon Monoxide

Most common sources of carbon monoxide in a home are from worn furnaces or blocked or leaking flue. However, running gasoline powered equipment, car exhaust from an attached garage, unvented kerosene space heater or burning charcoal are also the reason hundreds of Americans die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Effects from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Fatigue is a leading effect when exposed to a low concentrations. Impired vision, headaches, dizziness and other flu-like symptoms at higher levels. Carbon monoxide exposure can be fatal

How to reduce Carbon Monoxide exposure

Installing a carbon monoxide alarms in your home is a good start, however it is not the only step you should take in protecting you and your family.  Have a trained professional check your gas furnace, water heater and other fuel-burning appliances on an annual basis.