How Do You Check for Carbon Monoxide?

There are many fumes that could be inside your Atlanta house. Natural gas and fumes that originate from residential furniture, carpeting and paints. Not one of them are as dangerous as carbon monoxide. 

Get in touch with Peachtree Service Experts at 678-235-9699 now to start defending your house against this harmful gas. 

Why is Carbon Monoxide so Bad? 

Carbon monoxide may be a major concern, so it’s not a thing to joke about. 

1. You Can’t Smell It 

Carbon monoxide is so unsafe because you aren’t able to view it, detect it with your nose or detect it with your taste buds. It’s nonirritating in low doses and can’t be filtrated. 

2. It Can Be Lethal After Only Minutes 

Carbon monoxide is a result of used fuel. It can filter into your house during cold weather if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace fails. Depending on how large the leak is and the airflow in a house, it could become fatal in only a few minutes. 

Once breathed in, the gas has a half-life of approximately five hours. If you are inhaling pure air, you will need five hours to remove it from your bloodstream. You will need an additional five hours to cut that amount by half. 

3. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Act Like Other Illnesses 

Carbon monoxide could also cause conditions that can be misdiagnosed as the flu, viral infections and chronic fatigue syndrome, among other conditions. 

How to Guard Your Family from Carbon Monoxide 

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

Here are some steps you can take to keep your house safe: 

1. Every house with at least one gas furnace, connected garage or fireplace requires a carbon monoxide detector. You should have a detector on every level of your house, in addition to the basement and garage. You also should install one inside or outside of every bedroom. Aren’t using a carbon monoxide alarm in your house? 
   Call Peachtree Service Experts at 678-235-9699 to get one. Ask our Experts about our economical Wi-Fi carbon monoxide alarms. 

2. If you presently own a carbon monoxide alarm, consistently test or put in new batteries. You should look at batteries every 90 days, and replace the alarm every three to five years. 

3. If your carbon monoxide alarm sounds, get out of your house right away and call 911. 

Protect Your Loved Ones with Support from Peachtree Service Experts 

Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be scary, and with the proper steps your family can be guarded from the hazardous gas. Take the necessary steps and call Peachtree Service Experts at 678-235-9699 to learn more.