How Do You Look for Carbon Monoxide?

There are many gases that could be in your Fort Lauderdale home. Natural gas and vapors that come from household furnishings, carpet and paints. Not a one of these gases are as dangerous as carbon monoxide. 

Reach Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 954-736-4314 now to get started defending your house against this toxic gas. 

Service Experts Video about the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Why is Carbon Monoxide so Toxic? 

Carbon monoxide could be a serious issue, so it’s not a thing to joke about. 

1. You Can’t Taste It 

Carbon monoxide is so unsafe because you cannot observe it, detect it with your nose or taste it. It doesn’t cause irritation in low amounts and can’t be purified. 

2. It Can Be Lethal After Only Minutes 

Carbon monoxide is a result of spent fuel. It can creep into your home during cold weather if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace breaks. Depending on how big the leak is and the ventilation in a house, it could become lethal in within minutes. 

Once inhaled, the gas has a half-life of approximately five hours. If you are breathing pure air, it requires five hours to remove it from your system. It will take an extra five hours to reduce that concentration by half. 

3. Carbon Monoxide Symptoms Can Mirror Other Illnesses 

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

How to Defend Your Home from Carbon Monoxide 

There’s no point to take a chance with carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Here are several things you can do to keep your house safe: 

  1. Every home with at least one fuel-burning furnace, attached garage or fireplace should have a carbon monoxide detector. It’s necessary to have a detector on each level of your home, in addition to the basement and garage. You also should install one inside or outside of every bedroom. Don’t have a carbon monoxide alarm in your home? 
    Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 954-736-4314 to get one. Ask our pros about our economical Wi-Fi carbon monoxide detectors. 
  1. If you currently own a carbon monoxide alarm, frequently check or replace the batteries. You should check batteries every three months, and replace the alarm every three to five years. 
  1. If your carbon monoxide sensor goes off, get out of your home immediately and dial 911. 

Protect Your Family with Assistance from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning 

Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be scary, and with the proper steps your loved ones can be guarded from the toxic gas. Take the necessary steps and call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 954-736-4314 to learn more. 

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