The Importance of Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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There are a good number of states that are now requiring home owners to have carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. This is really a good thing because carbon monoxide is toxic to living beings. Carbon monoxide is a gas you can't see or smell.  This makes it extremely dangerous. Carbon monoxide typically comes from gas burning ovens, water heaters, and furnace that are not vented to the outdoors correctly. Devices that are not vented propery will release carbon monoxide into your living areas.

If you feel tired, nauseous, and have a headache, you may be experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning. If more then one person in your house feels this way, get out of your house right away. Often times after you get out of the house you will feel better this is a very big indication you have a problem and need a detector. Carbon monoxide can cause both brain damage and finally death if you are exposed to it for too long.

You can greatly reduce your chances of carbon monoxide poisoning if you properly vent your appliances. The second thing you should really do is a purchase carbon monoxide detector. Carbon monoxide detectors are getting so much recognition for their safety factor that many states are making laws about having to have them. You can easily find carbon monoxide detectors online or at your local stores.  There are some fire/ carbon monoxide detector that are a combination. It is recommended to get at least one detector that is specifically for carbon monoxide and one specifically for fire.

There are also interconnected carbon monoxide detectors that are great for multi level homes. Electritions can install wired models, or you can install your own wireless models. Wireless interconnected detectors give you the distinct advantage of being able to be alerted via all of the alarms if only one of them has detected something. This is a great safety feature to consider.

You will need to decide if hard wired, wireless, or individual detectors are what you need. Remember battery operated models need to have their batteries replaced every six months.