Posted: March 2, 2016
Posted: March 2, 2016
Posted by: David O’Connell, President Wilson Oil & Propane
One of the most serious problems you can encounter is a build-up of carbon monoxide (CO) in your home. Because this is an invisible and odorless gas, it is even more dangerous.
You won’t know it is even in your home until symptoms strike. Many CO symptoms mimic the flu—fatigue, dizziness, nausea—most people initially don’t recognize the danger of the situation.
It is important to have carbon monoxide detectors in your home—especially in your bedrooms. If the detector sounds an alarm, ventilate the home with fresh air right away. If you feel dizzy or drowsy, leave the house immediately.
Identifying carbon monoxide leaks can be complex sometimes because there are various causes, including:
All of these situations could set off a CO detector, but conditions can change by the time our technician arrives, which can make proper diagnosis difficult.
You can help us by sharing as much information as possible so the source of the problem can be identified correctly.
Please contact us if you have any question or concerns about keeping your home safe from carbon monoxide.