How Do You Test for Carbon Monoxide?

There are many fumes that could be inside your Jacksonville house. Natural gas and fumes that come from home furniture, carpet and paints. Not a one of them are as hazardous as carbon monoxide. 

Call Air Engineers Service Experts at 904-450-5672 now to begin defending your house against this toxic gas. 

Why is Carbon Monoxide so Bad? 

Carbon monoxide could be a major concern, so it’s not a thing to joke about. 

1. You Can’t Smell It 

Carbon monoxide is so unsafe because you aren’t able to view it, sense it with your nose or taste it. It doesn’t cause irritation in little doses and can’t be filtrated. 

2. It Can Be Deadly in Just a Few Minutes 

Carbon monoxide is a result of spent fuel. It can filter into your house during cold weather if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace fails. While it depends 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 around five hours. If you are inhaling pure air, it requires five hours to remove it from your system. It will take an additional five hours to decrease that amount by half. 

3. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Act Like Other Illnesses 

It can also cause symptoms that can be misdiagnosed as the flu, viral infections and chronic fatigue syndrome, among other illnesses. 

How to Guard Your Family from Carbon Monoxide 

There’s no point to risk carbon monoxide poisoning. 

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

1. Each house with at least one gas heater, connected garage or fireplace requires a carbon monoxide system. You need to have a detector on every level of your house, in addition to the basement and garage. You also should install one inside or outside of every bedroom. Don’t have a carbon monoxide alarm in your house? 
   Call Air Engineers Service Experts at 904-450-5672 to purchase one. Ask our pros about our affordable Wi-Fi carbon monoxide alarms. 

2. If you already own a carbon monoxide alarm, regularly check or put in new batteries. You should check batteries every 90 days, and replace the alarm every three to five years. 

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

Keep Your Family Safe with Help from Air Engineers Service Experts 

Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be frightening, and with the proper steps your loved ones can be guarded from the dangerous gas. Take the necessary steps and call Air Engineers Service Experts at 904-450-5672 to learn more.