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Home > Blog > CO: The Silent Killer
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021

CO: The Silent Killer

CO: The Silent Killer

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced by the incomplete burning of solid, liquid or gaseous fuels from household items such as furnaces, ranges, water heaters and fireplaces. If these items are used or installed improperly, dangerous levels of CO can escape into the air and cause illness. Learn more about this silent killer below.  

What Is CO?  

Carbon monoxide (CO) is considered the “silent killer” because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes. At lower levels of exposure, CO causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu (e.g., nausea, vomiting, headache and stomach pains). At higher levels of exposure, the effects can be fatal. To protect both yourself and your loved ones from the risk of experiencing CO poisoning within your home, utilize the following precautions. 

  • Do not leave your car running in an attached garage, even if the door is open.  

  • Never rely on ranges, ovens, gas grills or clothes dryers to heat your home. 

  • Never operate fuel-burning items, such as space heaters and lawn mowers, in closed rooms.  

  • If you or other family members are feeling ill frequently at home, leave for several hours to see if your symptoms go away. If so, you may all be suffering from CO poisoning.  

  • Check your appliances to ensure that the flame color is blue. If it is orange, contact the fire department immediately. 

  • Have a professional do a safety inspection annually on all of your appliances, as well as your chimney and grill, to make sure they are in safe working order. 

  • Operate grills outside of your home and garage. 

What Can You Do? 

It’s crucial to have a CO detection system within your home. In addition to a smoke detector, install a CO detector on every level of your home. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and place each detector away from furniture and curtains to get accurate detection results. 


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