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How Do You Check for Carbon Monoxide?

There are many vapors that could be inside your the U.S. house. Natural gas and gases that derive from home furnishings, carpeting and paints. None of them are as threatening as carbon monoxide. 

Reach Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing at 866-397-3787 now to begin protecting your house against this harmful gas. 

Service Experts Video about the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Why is Carbon Monoxide so Deadly? 

Carbon monoxide could be a life and death situation, so it’s not a thing to take lightly. 

1. You Can’t See It 

Carbon monoxide is hazardous because you cannot view it, smell it with your nose or taste it. It’s nonirritating in low concentrations and can’t be filtered. 

2. It Can Be Fatal Within Minutes 

Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of burnt fuel. It can leak into your house during the winter if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace cracks. Based on how big the leak is and the ventilation in a home, it could become lethal in within minutes. 

Once breathed in, the gas has a half-life of around five hours. If you are taking in clean air, it will take five hours to remove it from your bloodstream. It will take an extra five hours to reduce that concentration by half. 

3. Carbon Monoxide Symptoms Can Resemble Other Illnesses 

The gas can also cause illnesses that can be misdiagnosed as the flu, viral infections and chronic fatigue syndrome, among other conditions. 

How to Protect Your Residence from Carbon Monoxide 

There’s no justification to gamble with carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Here are some steps you can do to keep your house safe: 

  1. Each home with at least one fuel-burning furnace, connected garage or fireplace needs to have a carbon monoxide alarm. It’s necessary to have a sensor on all levels of your home, including the basement and garage. You also need to install one inside or outside of every bedroom. Aren’t using a carbon monoxide detector in your house? 
    Call Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing at 866-397-3787 to buy one. Ask our Experts about our affordable Wi-Fi carbon monoxide systems. 
  1. If you presently have a carbon monoxide system, frequently check or swap out the batteries. You should test batteries every three months, and replace the alarm every three to five years. 
  1. If your carbon monoxide detector alerts you to danger, leave your residence immediately and dial 911. 

Keep Your Family Safe with Assistance from Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing 

Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be frightening, and with the proper steps your home can be protected from the dangerous gas. Take the precautions and call Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing at 866-397-3787 to learn more. 

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