How Do You Test for Carbon Monoxide?

There are many vapors that could be in your Fort Lauderdale home. Natural gas and vapors that originate from household fixtures, carpet and paints. None of these fumes are as hazardous as carbon monoxide. 

Reach Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 954-736-4314 now to get started protecting your family against this harmful gas. 

Service Experts Video about the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Why is Carbon Monoxide so Detrimental to Your Health? 

Carbon monoxide could be an emergency, so it’s not a matter to mess around with. 

1. You Can’t Smell It 

Carbon monoxide is hazardous because you cannot see it, detect it with your nose or taste it. It’s not as dangerous in low amounts and can’t be filtrated. 

2. It Can Be Lethal After Only Minutes 

Carbon monoxide is a side effect of used fuel. It can filter into your house during the winter if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace fails. While it depends on how considerable the leak is and the ventilation in a residence, the gas may become lethal in just a few minutes. 

Once breathed in, it has a half-life of about five hours. If you are taking in clean air, you will need five hours to remove it from your bloodstream. It will take an extra five hours to cut that level by half. 

3. Carbon Monoxide Reaction Can Resemble Other Illnesses 

The gas can also cause symptoms that can be misdiagnosed as the flu, viral infections and chronic fatigue syndrome, among other conditions. 

How to Defend Your Residence from Carbon Monoxide 

There’s no justification to take a chance with carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Here are several steps you can complete to keep your residence safe: 

  1. Each house with at least one natural gas appliance, connected garage or fireplace requires a carbon monoxide system. You need to have a detector on each level of your residence, on top of the basement and garage. You also need to install one inside or outside of every bedroom. Don’t have a carbon monoxide detector in your residence? 
    Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 954-736-4314 to get one. Ask our Experts about our reasonable Wi-Fi carbon monoxide alarms. 
  1. If you currently use a carbon monoxide detector, consistently check or swap out the batteries. You should test batteries every three months, and replace the alarm every three to five years. 
  1. If your carbon monoxide alarm alerts you to danger, leave your home without delay and phone 911. 

Keep Your Family Safe with Support from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning 

Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be scary, and with the right precautions your house can be guarded from the dangerous gas. Take the necessary steps and call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning at 954-736-4314 to learn more. 

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