Posts Tagged ‘carbon monoxide poisoning’
If Your Heat Exchanger Cracks, Get It Fixed Immediately
If the furnace’s heat exchanger cracks, typically you should get your furnace replaced. Even what appear to be small cracks on the outside can allow carbon monoxide gas to infiltrate the air in your home, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Read MoreDon’t Wait For These Signs Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Rest Easier With A Monitor
Carbon monoxide poisoning is both a stealthy and deadly threat inside any enclosed structure, including your home. This colorless, odorless and tasteless gas is responsible for more than 200 deaths and 5,000 hospitalizations annually, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Many deaths due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in homes occurred while the residents were…
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