Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas that is harmful and toxic to humans and animals alike. It can be found in homes environments with most common producers of carbon monoxide include heating and energy devices such as gas appliances, heaters, furnaces, gas powered items and even tobacco smoke. CO most often goes unnoticed causing toxic environments and harm, unless proper and safe detection devices are available to sound alarm to prevent accidents.
Our AAS experts will help prevent carbon monoxide poisonings by determining if a carbon monoxide detector is right for you. They are knowledgeable proper indoor air quality and areas where carbon monoxide or CO gas is likely to collect and become a hazard. Each specialist will review and compare alternative CO detection alarms, placement and safety information.
How is Carbon Monoxide created in my home?
Carbon monoxide in indoor environments are commonly the product of heating and energy expending devices such as:
• Heaters
• Gas appliances
• Furnaces
• Cutting saws
• Gas powered vehicles in attached garages
The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors in a Residence
The proper installation of carbon monoxide detectors is important for your home and family’s safety. It keeps everyone healthy and avoids preventable accidents, injuries and hospitalization that can occur from Carbon Monoxide.
A simple mild exposures can be mistaken for flu-like symptoms, which including headache, nausea and vertigo. This is what makes it extremely difficult to determine if a carbon monoxide exposure is occurring, especially when levels are low and intermittent. Long term carbon monoxide exposures are likely to cause disorientation as well as adverse cardiovascular functions. Knowing the cause of the symptoms is important in seeking the proper treatment. Installation of the right kind of carbon monoxide detector in your home can prevent CO gas poisoning.