How Do You Look for Carbon Monoxide?

There are a multitude of gases that could be within your Birmingham house. Natural gas and gases that originate from residential fixtures, carpeting and paints. Not one of them are as hazardous as carbon monoxide. 

Reach Norrell Service Experts at 205-267-0023 now to begin defending your loved ones against this harmful gas. 

Service Experts Video about the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Why is Carbon Monoxide so Bad? 

Carbon monoxide might be a life and death situation, so it’s not a thing to take lightly. 

1. You Can’t Smell It 

Carbon monoxide is so unsafe because you can’t observe it, detect it with your nose or taste it. It’s nonirritating in little concentrations and can’t be purified. 

2. It Can Be Fatal Within Minutes 

Carbon monoxide is a result of spent fuel. It can leak into your house during the winter if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace breaks. While it depends on how considerable the leak is and the ventilation in a house, the gas could become lethal in within minutes. 

Once breathed in, carbon monoxide has a half-life of approximately five hours. If you are inhaling pure air, it requires five hours to remove it from your bloodstream. You will need another five hours to reduce that level by half. 

3. Carbon Monoxide Reaction Can Resemble Other Illnesses 

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

How to Defend Your Home from Carbon Monoxide 

There’s no justification to risk carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Here are three precautions you can take to keep your family safe: 

  1. Your house with at least one natural gas furnace, connected garage or fireplace needs to have a carbon monoxide system. You need to have a detector on each level of your home, including the basement and garage. You also need to install one inside or outside of each bedroom. Don’t use a carbon monoxide alarm in your residence? 
    Call Norrell Service Experts at 205-267-0023 to purchase one. Ask our specialists about our reasonable Wi-Fi carbon monoxide systems. 
  1. If you currently have a carbon monoxide alarm, regularly check or replace the batteries. You should look at batteries every three months, and replace the detector every three to five years. 
  1. If your carbon monoxide alarm alerts you to danger, leave your house right away and dial 911. 

Protect Your Loved Ones with Help from Norrell Service Experts 

Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be terrifying, and with the recommended actions your residence can be safe from the hazardous gas. Take the necessary steps and call Norrell Service Experts at 205-267-0023 to learn more.