The Furnace

The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

If your furnace starts leaking carbon monoxide how would you know?

Carbon Monoxide is a odorless, tasteless and invisible so you could inhale it day after day for years without knowing it.  Carbon monoxide can cause gradual death if inhaled over time or it could cause sudden death if you breathe in a large enough amount of the gas.

Because Carbon Monoxide is not detectable by humans it can be very dangerous and having a broken furnace that needs repair can become a critical issue if it involves a carbon monoxide leak.  Your own survival is a good reason to have your heating system cleaned and serviced once a year by a reputable heating and cooling company.

Another way of preventing carbon monoxide poisoning is by installing a carbon monoxide detector in the same area your furnace is.

It may seem to that you don’t hear about carbon monoxide poisoning very often but it happens more than you think because not all incidents of it make it beyond the victims local news and if you think about it car accidents don’t happen that often either but if you have been involved in a major one of some you know has you realize what a life changing experience it can be and so it will be if carbon monoxide poisoning happens to you.

So if you have your furnace serviced and make sure the furnace is repaired so you can avoid carbon monoxide leaks.

Information on Carbon Monoxide from the EPA

Carbon Monoxide emissions for the Portland Oregon area

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning a Public Health Perspective

Also visit Carbon Monoxide Kills for more information

You can purchase a carbon monoxide detector many places, here are the selection available at Home Depot.

If you live in the Portland Oregon area and are concerned about carbon monoxide poisoning in your home don’t hesitate to call us, 503.636.5371