The house is chilly, so you turn up the heat. Today’s furnaces are all about home comfort. But carbon monoxide is a byproduct of the warmth they produce. When this colorless, odorless gas goes up the chimney, all is well. If a leak allows it to seep into your living spaces, it can become a stealth killer.
Facts from the CDC:
- Every year, at least 430 people die in the U.S. from accidental CO poisoning.
- Approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the ER each year due to accidental CO poisoning.
- Red blood cells pick up CO quicker than they pick up oxygen. When you inhale CO, your body replaces the oxygen in blood with CO.
- People who are sleeping or who have been drinking alcohol can die from CO poisoning before ever experiencing symptoms.
Two preventive measures offer excellent protection.
- Have your furnace checked out to ensure its integrity.
- Purchase a carbon monoxide detector.
Mechanical Extremes can help you with both solutions. A professional tech will thoroughly inspect your system and correct any faults. Because of the importance to life and safety, Mechanical Extremes researched CO detectors. One stood above the rest. The detector offered by Mechanical Extremes is more sensitive to smaller amounts of CO than those typically found in stores. Included with a purchase is a ten-year warranty.
These simple investments will pay immense dividends for your safety and those in your dwelling. Value added is your peace of mind.
