Carbon monoxide (CO), a silent killer, is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States. In fact, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, carbon monoxide kills approximately 170 people in the nation every year. This odorless, colorless and potentially lethal gas is indeed dangerous. However, the installation of a carbon-monoxide detector can help save the …
Carbon Monoxide — Don’t Risk Exposure, Install CO Detectors
In the home, carbon monoxide can be a silent killer. Undetectable by sight or smell, it can cause dizziness, headaches and fatigue in small doses. With prolonged exposure, it can be deadly. If you haven’t yet installed carbon monoxide detectors in your home or business, now is the time.
Consider These Factors When Installing Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Virtually any home in our Kansas City area can have a dangerous level of carbon monoxide. Though it may never happen, the potential is there. Carbon monoxide is the product of any type of fossil fuel that has not completed the combustion process. A clogged flue, leaking gas line, faulty gas burner or car running in a garage on a …
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