How Do You Look for Carbon Monoxide?
There are a multitude of fumes that could be in your the U.S. house. Natural gas and vapors that derive from household furnishings, carpeting and paints. None of these gases are as dangerous as carbon monoxide.
Get in touch with Service Experts at (866) 963-7996 today to start defending your family against this harmful gas.
Service Experts Video about the Dangers of Carbon MonoxideWhy is Carbon Monoxide so Deadly?
Carbon monoxide may be a life and death situation, so it’s not a matter to joke about.
1. You Can’t Taste It
Carbon monoxide is dangerous because you aren't able to observe it, sense it with your nose or taste it. It doesn't cause irritation in low concentrations and can’t be filtrated.
2. It Can Be Fatal Within Minutes
Carbon monoxide is a result of burnt fuel. It can get into your house during the heating season if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace fails. Depending on how considerable the leak is and the ventilation in a house, carbon monoxide could become deadly in only a few minutes.
Once breathed in, carbon monoxide has a half-life of about five hours. If you are breathing clean air, it requires five hours to remove it from your system. You will need another five hours to reduce that amount by half.
3. Carbon Monoxide Symptoms Can Act Like Other Illnesses
Carbon monoxide could also mimic symptoms that can be misdiagnosed as the flu, viral infections and chronic fatigue syndrome, among other illnesses.
How to Guard Your Family from Carbon Monoxide
There’s no justification to take a chance with carbon monoxide poisoning.
Here are some things you can take to keep your home safe:
- Your house with at least one natural gas furnace, connected garage or fireplace needs to have a carbon monoxide alarm. It's necessary to have an alarm on each level of your house, including the basement and garage. You also should install one inside or outside of every bedroom. Aren't using a carbon monoxide alarm in your house?
- Call Service Experts at (866) 963-7996 to get one. Ask our Experts about our economical Wi-Fi carbon monoxide alarms.
- If you presently use a carbon monoxide alarm, regularly test or put in new batteries. You should check batteries every three months, and buy a new alarm every three to five years.
If your carbon monoxide sensor sounds, exit your house right away and call 911.
Protect Your Loved Ones with Support from Service Experts
Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be frightening, and with the right precautions your home can be guarded from the toxic gas. Take the necessary steps and call Service Experts at (866) 963-7996 to learn more.
