Posts Tagged ‘carbon monoxide’
Carbon Monoxide Could Be Where You Least Expect — How to Avoid the Danger
By now you probably know that carbon monoxide is a harmful gas that’s almost impossible to detect with human senses alone, but you may not know exactly what to do to avoid the danger. CO is a byproduct of internal combustion engines and the result of incomplete natural gas, oil and other fossil fuel burning.…
Read MoreCO Monitors Are Not All Alike
CO – or carbon monoxide – gases are a potentially lethal byproduct of the incomplete burning of fuels like propane, oil, wood, and gasoline. Because many common household appliances and HVAC equipment operate on such fuels, this hazardous gas gets frequently trapped in houses and garages. Because CO is tasteless, odorless and colorless, proper detection requires…
Read MoreTips on Minimizing Carbon Monoxide Exposure in Your Home
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a threat for every Wichita homeowner. This tasteless, odorless and colorless gas is a byproduct of the incomplete burning of various fuels. Home appliances that can produce carbon monoxide include: gas water heaters, oil or gas furnaces, gas or propane barbeques, portable generators, gas space heaters, wood-burning stoves and fireplaces.
Read MoreYour Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Placement and Replacement
Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that mixes with air and remains undetectable. It is a natural product of combustion from natural gas and other flammable sources. In your home, carbon monoxide may be released from a gas stove, the furnace or a water heater.
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…
Read MoreNATE Certification Means You’re In Great Hands
You should take the installation, maintenance and repair of your home HVAC systems very seriously. Heating and cooling equipment must be installed properly to work efficiently and safely, preventing hazards such as exposure to carbon monoxide. Your technician should be knowledgeable, experienced and careful, with both the desire and the ability to do the job…
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