Every year thousands of people die from carbon monoxide poisoning. It is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas called "The Silent Killer." It is the number one source of accidental poisoning deaths. Symptoms of poisoning include headaches, nausea, dizziness and fatigue.
More than 80 percent of homes contain an item that poses a carbon monoxide threat. Your furnace, kerosene space heater, wood stove, fireplace and water heater may all produce deadly levels of carbon monoxide. Therefore, it is vital that you have a professional perform maintenance annually. Signs that your furnace may not be functioning safely include an orange flame or blocked ventilation.
In addition to having a professional check each of these, you should be sure an emergency cut-off switch and carbon monoxide detector are present on each level of your home, especially near your bedrooms.
Divine Truth, a Journeyman Certified HVAC Technician from Atlantic Heating & Cooling, prefers carbon monoxide detectors with a digital display. The digital display allows you to identify increases in carbon monoxide levels early. Thus, you're able to remedy the problem before levels become poisonous. [Pocket CO has digital display, and a range of 0-600ppm]
If you carbon monoxide alarm sounds or you have develop symptoms of poisoning, call 911 immediately and seek fresh air outside of your home. Once emergency officials arrive, they will identify the source of the carbon monoxide and ensure that your home is safe before you go back inside.
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