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Residential Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Why home carbon monoxide protection is important
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. An invisible, colorless and odorless gas, carbon monoxide (CO) cannot be detected by the human senses. By the time you are aware that there is something wrong, it may already be too late. Exposure to excessive levels of carbon monoxide in the air you breathe results in a loss of consciousness, a coma and, if the CO levels remain high and you are not rescued, death.
Approximately 200 people per year are killed by accidental CO poisoning with an additional 5000 people injured. You can avoid becoming one of these statistics by installing a carbon monoxide alarm or detector.
The primary causes of accidental CO poisoning are largely linked to defective furnaces, fireplace flues and oil heaters, as well as motor vehicle exhaust fumes. If you have any gas-fired appliances in your home, or live in a home with an attached garage, then you are potentially at risk of exposure to carbon monoxide.
There are a number of measures you can take to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide levels getting to a dangerous level within you home. For example, you should ensure that all appliances are working properly. Obtain annual inspections for heating system, chimneys, and flues and have them cleaned by a qualified technician, and never leave a car or lawn mower engine running in any enclosed space.
But, to be absolutely certain that the CO levels in the air you breathe are safe, a detector or alarm should be fitted in areas where the presence of CO is most likely to occur, and be sure to check the batteries regularly. This small measure could make a very big difference!
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