Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer because it's orderless and when there are low levels of CM, symptoms are similar to flu like symptoms. Today they make smoke detectors with built in carbon monoxide detectors.  These detectors aren't any good if your batteries aren't changed on a yearly basis. Please make sure the batteries in your system (smoke and carbon detector) have been replaced within the last 10 months. Below are some good tips to prevent CO poising.  We found these tips @ cdc.gov website.

 

How can I prevent CO poisoning from my home appliances?

  • Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.
  • Do not use portable flameless chemical heaters (catalytic) indoors. Although these heaters don't have a flame, they burn gas and can cause CO to build up inside your home, cabin, or camper.
  • If you smell an odor from your gas refrigerator's cooling unit have an expert service it. An odor from the cooling unit of your gas refrigerator can mean you have a defect in the cooling unit. It could also be giving off CO.
  • When purchasing gas equipment, buy only equipment carrying the seal of a national testing agency, such as the American Gas Association or Underwriters' Laboratories.
  • Install a battery-operated CO detector in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall.

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