How Do You Test for Carbon Monoxide?

There are many gases that could be within your Birmingham home. Natural gas and gases that originate from residential furnishings, carpeting and paints. Not one of these gases are as threatening as carbon monoxide. 

Reach Norrell Service Experts at 205-267-0023 now to start defending your house against this toxic gas. 

Service Experts Video about the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Why is Carbon Monoxide so Toxic? 

Carbon monoxide might be a big deal, so it’s not a thing to mess around with. 

1. You Can’t See It 

Carbon monoxide is hazardous because you can’t see it, detect it with your nose or taste it. It’s nonirritating in low concentrations and can’t be purified. 

2. It Can Be Deadly After Only Minutes 

Carbon monoxide is a result of spent fuel. It can filter into your residence during the winter if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace cracks. Depending on how big the leak is and the airflow in a residence, carbon monoxide may become lethal in within minutes. 

Once taken in, it has a half-life of approximately five hours. If you are taking in clean air, it will take five hours to get it out of your system. It requires an additional five hours to cut that amount by half. 

3. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Resemble Other Illnesses 

The gas could also mimic illnesses that can be confused with the flu, viral infections and chronic fatigue syndrome, among other conditions. 

How to Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide 

There’s no point to take a chance with carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Here are several things you can take to keep your home safe: 

  1. Your residence with at least one gas appliance, attached garage or fireplace should have a carbon monoxide system. It’s necessary to have a detector on every level of your home, including the basement and garage. You also need to install one inside or outside of every bedroom. Don’t use a carbon monoxide detector in your home? 
    Call Norrell Service Experts at 205-267-0023 to purchase one. Ask our technicians about our affordable Wi-Fi carbon monoxide detectors. 
  1. If you already use a carbon monoxide alarm, frequently test or put in new batteries. You should test batteries every 90 days, and replace the detector every three to five years. 
  1. If your carbon monoxide detector alerts you to danger, leave your home immediately and call 911. 

Protect Your Family with Help from Norrell Service Experts 

Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be terrifying, and with the right precautions your loved ones can be safe from the hazardous gas. Make the proper changes and call Norrell Service Experts at 205-267-0023 to learn more.