Carbon Monoxide Home Checklist

Carbon Monoxide Home Checklist

 
See what makes AirNow Services your number one choice for Air Conditioner (A/C) repair in Spring TX.This year, an estimated 400 to 500 people will die needlessly due to carbon monoxide poisoning and thousands more will be hospitalized. It is the number one source of accidental poisoning and Autumn is the time of greatest risk because people are firing up their gas furnaces, boilers, wood stoves, space heaters, and other seasonal combustion appliances for the first time in six months or more. Everything may appear to operate fine. Things may appear safe. But carbon monoxide is insidious. You cannot see it, smell it, or taste it. It is particularly dangerous to unborn children, babies, and small infants. The following checklists will help you minimize the risk in your home.
3 Ways Furnaces and Boilers Can Place Your Home at Risk
If you have an older furnace or boiler, carbon monoxide poisoning risks are heightened by…
  • Loose vent pipes
  • Fatigued metal that cracks
  • Corrosion from condensation

6 Danger Signs You Can Observe
If you observe any of the following warning signs, get a professional to perform an inspection immediately…

  • Rust or water streaks on your furnace vent or chimney
  • Loose or missing furnace panels
  • Soot or debris in or around your furnace or boiler
  • Loose or disconnected vent pipes
  • Loose masonry on masonry chimneys
  • Moisture inside your windows

5 Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide is tasteless, odorless, and colorless. Life threatening levels of carbon monoxide poisoning may be present if you experience the following…

  • Severe headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Nausea
  • Faintness
 
4 Symptoms of Mild Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The signs of mild levels of carbon monoxide poisoning include…
  • Shortness of breath
  • Mild nausea
  • Mild headaches
  • Flu symptoms that disappear when leaving home and come back after returning home

4 Immediate Action Steps if You Suspect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, immediately…

  • Open doors and windows
  • Turn off the combustion appliances
  • Leave the home
  • Go to an emergency room and tell the doctor you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. A blood test administered soon after the exposure to carbon monoxide can provide confirmation

2 Sources of Additional Information
For more information on carbon monoxide poisoning, contact…

  • EPA’s Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse at 800.438.4318
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission at 800.638.2772.

3 Problems You Cannot See
It is recommended that you hire a professional to conduct a safety check on your heating system each Autumn to check for…

  • Internal damage to your equipment
  • Malfunctioning components
  • Hidden blockage or damage in the vent or chimney

© 2002 Service Roundtable
 
 
 
24 Hour Emergency Service
Call Us Today (281) 681-2665 or 936-271-COLD
Call Us Today
(281) 681-2665 or 936-271-COLD
 
Map & Directions
 
Google Map of AirNow Services
Click to view full map
Get In Touch
 
ADDRESS:   1622 Sawdust Rd. Ste. A-5
The Woodlands, TX 77380
PHONE:   (281) 681-2665 or 936.271.2653
Texas Air Conditioning License # TACL A09991C
1622 Sawdust Rd. Ste. A-5 The Woodlands, TX 77380
Texas Air Conditioning License # TACL A09991C
Connect With Us
 
For AC repair in The Woodlands TX, like us on Facebook!
For AC repair service in The Woodlands TX, find us on Google!
Follow us on Twitter for updates on our Air Conditioner (A/C) repair service in Spring TX.
For AC repleacement in Spring TX, network with AirNow Services on LinkedIn.
For AC repair in The Woodlands TX, like us on Facebook!
For AC repair service in The Woodlands TX, find us on Google!
Follow us on Twitter for updates on our Air Conditioner (A/C) repair service in Spring TX.
For AC repleacement in Spring TX, network with AirNow Services on LinkedIn.
Home   |   Email Us   |   Schedule Service   |   Get a Quote   |   Ask a Tech   |   Maintenance