A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that about 2,100 Americans lose their lives to unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning annually. The invisible, tasteless, and odorless nature of carbon monoxide makes it extremely hard to detect without a CO detector. At Mr. Electric of St. Louis, we specialize in carbon monoxide and smoke detector installation in St. Louis, MO. Reach out today for more information.
Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning often originates from malfunctioning gas-powered devices. Common household sources include gas barbecues, clothes dryers, heating systems, car exhaust, gas heaters, and water boilers. Always operate these machines in areas with good ventilation. Consider these tips to help protect your home from carbon monoxide poisoning:
- Never use your gas stove for heating.
- Consider using smart carbon monoxide detectors.
- Always open the chimney flue when using your fireplace.
- Regularly service your gas appliances.
- Know the sound difference between CO and smoke alarms.
- Avoid running machines such as generators, cars, or any other gas-powered equipment indoors.
- Don't use flameless chemical heaters indoors.
- Replace the batteries in your CO alarm twice a year.
- Ensure your gas appliances are approved by recognized testing bodies like the American Gas Association or Underwriters' Laboratories (UL).
- Have carbon monoxide detectors installed on every floor of your house.