How Do You Check for Carbon Monoxide?

There are a lot of gases that could be inside your Fort Worth house. Natural gas and fumes that originate from home furnishings, flooring and paints. Not one of them are as dangerous as carbon monoxide. 

Get in touch with Calverley Service Experts at 817-380-5647 now to get started defending your house against this toxic 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 life-threatening because you cannot view it, smell it with your nose or recognize it with your taste buds. It’s not as dangerous in little doses and can’t be filtered. 

2. It Can Be Fatal Within Minutes 

Carbon monoxide is a result of burnt fuel. It can filter into your house during the winter if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace fails. Based on how large the leak is and the airflow in a house, carbon monoxide may become fatal in only a few minutes. 

Once breathed in, it has a half-life of about five hours. If you are inhaling pure air, you will need five hours to remove it from your system. It will take an additional five hours to decrease that concentration by half. 

3. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Act Like Other Illnesses 

It may also cause conditions that can be confused with the flu, viral infections and chronic fatigue syndrome, among other things. 

How to Guard Your Family from Carbon Monoxide 

There’s no reason to gamble with carbon monoxide poisoning. 

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

1. Every house with at least one gas appliance, connected garage or fireplace requires a carbon monoxide system. It’s necessary to have a detector on each level of your house, in addition to the basement and garage. You also should have one installed inside or outside of every bedroom. Aren’t using a carbon monoxide alarm in your house? 
   Call Calverley Service Experts at 817-380-5647 to purchase one. Ask our technicians about our affordable Wi-Fi carbon monoxide alarms. 

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

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

Protect Your Loved Ones with Assistance from Calverley Service Experts 

Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be scary, and with the proper steps your family can be protected from the toxic gas. Take the necessary steps and call Calverley Service Experts at 817-380-5647 to learn more.