Carbon Monoxide<\/h1>\n

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced by the burning of something.\u00a0 In this case fossil fuels such as propane or natural gas. \u00a0All furnaces that use these fuel sources produce carbon monoxide at some level. \u00a0Carbon monoxide is created by burning organic materials and is made worse when not enough oxygen is used when burning these fuels.\u00a0\u00a0CO becomes dangerous to humans at levels from 35 to 50 parts per million (ppm).\u00a0 The higher the ppm and the longer the exposure the more harmful it is. \u00a0Carbon monoxide is harmful to humans because it stops the absorption of oxygen to the body.\u00a0 Symptoms of\u00a0CO poisoning include nausea, dizziness, headaches and feeling weak or tired. \u00a0The smaller the person the greater the effects are usually felt.<\/p>\n

CO and your Furnace<\/h2>\n

For\u00a0this blog we will stick with the causes for the presence of\u00a0CO related to your furnace or water heater. \u00a0In both of these\u00a0natural gas or propane is burned in a metal chamber and then exhausted out a flue.\u00a0\u00a0If this chamber (heat exchanger) is cracked or split in anyway then the burned gases now have access to the air stream.\u00a0\u00a0If the flue for these appliances is\u00a0cracked, separated, or clogged this can also cause CO to enter your\u00a0home. \u00a0In addition if the flue\u00a0exits your home near an open window or\u00a0door\u00a0then carbon monoxide can be pulled into your home.<\/p>\n

Prevention<\/h3>\n

For the best prevention of these EVERY home with a gas appliance should have several\u00a0CO\u00a0detectors.\u00a0\u00a0At least one per floor but even better is one within\u00a06 feet of each bedroom.\u00a0\u00a0These detectors are inexpensive and most can be plugged into a normal wall outlet. \u00a0Another way to help protect your family is to have these appliances serviced and checked on a regular basis.\u00a0 If your carbon monoxide\u00a0detector does go off, open your windows, shut off the gas supply to your appliances and leave the home.\u00a0 Call us so we may check \u00a0them for safety.\u00a0 Keep in mind that many things create carbon monoxide, your car, furnace , water heater even gas ranges and fire places.\u00a0 Be safe have them checked annually.<\/p>\n

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