Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Installations in Ocala, FL

Carbon monoxide buildup can happen because of various household appliances, such as furnaces, water heaters, wood or gas fireplaces, gas ranges or stoves, and gas clothes dryers. You should be aware of additional CO sources, such as fuel-burning space heaters, gas or charcoal grills, and car exhaust. Using these features and appliances when they have venting malfunctions or in a poorly ventilated area can result in rapid carbon monoxide buildup. A clogged chimney or closed woodstove flue can also cause CO to back up and fill your home. Mr. Electric of Ocala makes customer safety our top priority. You can avoid carbon monoxide poisoning in the following ways:

• Install at least one CO detector on each level of your home and outside each bedroom.
• Replace the batteries in your CO detector every six-12 months.
• Never run a generator, vehicle, or device featuring a fuel-fed motor in your home or garage.
• Always turn off your vehicle when it’s parked inside your garage.
• If you purchase gas equipment or appliances, invest in those with the American Gas Association or Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) seal of approval.
• Get your gas appliances inspected annually by a licensed appliance professional.
• Never use flameless chemical heaters in enclosed spaces or indoors.
• Get repairs from a service expert if your gas appliance malfunctions.
• When burning or lighting a fire in your fireplace or furnace, be sure to open the flue.
• Never use a gas oven to heat your home.
• If you use a grill, always operate it in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
• Use battery-operated heaters when you go camping.
• Make proper adjustments to all gas appliances and use an exhaust fan when appropriate.
• Understand the different sounds your smoke detector and CO detector make.
• Contact your local fire department if a CO detector exceeds your price range. These professionals have programs in place to assist elderly and low-income households in acquiring these devices.