You can’t see or smell carbon monoxide gas, which is what makes it so dangerous. You could have a carbon monoxide problem in your home and not know it, and the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are fairly vague — headache, nausea, fatigue — making it hard to know you are in danger. The best defense against carbon monoxide poisoning is following these three tips to ensure you don’t have a problem.
Use a carbon monoxide detector
Carbon monoxide detectors work like smoke detectors. They have a sensor and will sound an alarm if they sense levels of carbon monoxide that are too high. You should have at least a couple of them around your house, and just as with smoke detectors, you need to test the devices regularly to ensure they are working. If you want to ensure they work properly, you can have them installed by a Miami electrician.
Have your gas-powered appliances serviced
One of the most common sources of carbon monoxide in the home is a gas-powered appliance that is malfunctioning. To ensure you don’t have a carbon monoxide problem, you should have any gas appliances serviced by a qualified technician at least once a year. This includes gas ranges, gas water heaters, gas fireplaces and a gas heating system if you have one.
Don’t introduce carbon monoxide into your home
Another way to keep your family safe is to not do things that could bring carbon monoxide gas into your home. For example, you shouldn’t leave your car idling in your garage. Also, don’t use a gas grill in your garage or in an enclosed porch.
Keeping your family safe from carbon monoxide is all about prevention. By ensuring your gas appliances are in good working order and avoiding introducing carbon monoxide into your home, you should be in good shape. If you don’t have carbon monoxide detectors, talk to an electrician in Miami about getting them installed.