A colorless and odorless gas, carbon monoxide is a serious health threat
that results in thousands of hospitalizations and hundreds of deaths in
the U.S. each year. To protect your family, be sure to change the batteries
in your carbon monoxide detector every six months. You should also familiarize
yourself with the following ways in which CO exposure can occur in the home.
Poorly Maintained Appliances
You probably know that your gas line can leak carbon monoxide into the
home. However, you may not realize that other appliances pose a serious
threat as well. To keep your home and family protected, arrange to have
appliances like stoves, water heaters and dryers inspected regularly.
If any of your appliances are damaged, don’t hesitate to replace
them with newer models.
Unclean Chimney
When was the last time you looked inside your chimney? When not cleaned
properly, your chimney and fireplace can become clogged with debris, causing
a CO gas buildup in the home. Before using your fireplace at the start
of the winter season, be sure to have the flue professionally cleaned
and inspected. Additionally, you should make sure the damper is open and
free of dust and dirt.
Indoor Generators
Portable generators can seriously increase your risk of carbon-monoxide
exposure in the home. To protect their families, homeowners should ensure
generators are installed correctly and inspected on a regular basis. Additionally,
you should refrain from using a generator inside the home and make sure
your CO detector is always in good, working order.
Gas-Powered Yard Equipment
Finally, the vehicles and lawn equipment in your garage are major sources
of CO. To protect yourself and your loved ones, remember to leave garage
doors open while utilizing gas-powered equipment. You should also avoid
running cars, generators or lawn equipment within close proximity of an
open window.
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