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ew potential dangers that could affect your Boulder County home are as alarming as carbon monoxide, partly because it is both odorless and colorless. This gas can be the by-product of a number of different types of appliances commonly found in your home but can happen without warning.
The problem is that CO can cause serious illness or even fatality, and you have ways to protect your household from it. Learn more about the consequences and, more importantly, how to safeguard your family.
Protect Your Loved Ones From the Silent Killer
In order to avoid a disaster that can be prevented, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Above all else, make sure that you have carbon monoxide detectors in your home and that they are checked frequently for functionality. You should have at least one for each level of your home, located in close proximity to sleeping areas. This single device could literally save your life. Please, do not get confused and think that a fire or smoke detector is the same thing as a CO detector.
- Make sure you only work with a licensed and reputable professional for workmanship like heating repairs. A small mistake can lead to a big tragedy. Hiring cheap and shoddy work for your HVAC repair could result in tragedy.
- Understand other common hazards or mistakes that can lead to the production of carbon monoxide. For instance, do not use a grill inside your home or even outside near windows or vents, open or otherwise. Also, never warm a vehicle inside a garage; reverse it out of the enclosed space to be safe.
Also, in the event that your alarm sounds, leave the home without questions and call 911. Do not try to discern if it is a false alarm – why take the chance?
Exposure to even a small amount of CO can have grave effects. Contact Air Craft Heating and Air Conditioning today to get the service you need for functional carbon monoxide detectors.
If you are looking for an indoor air quality contractor for your Boulder County home please call us today at 303-800-HEAT(4328) or complete our online service request form.
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