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Carbon monoxide is difficult to detect because it can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted. 未被发现, carbon monoxide poisoning can be deadly, which is why following these safety tips is so important:

  • Install a carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home. 
  • Check your carbon monoxide detectors annually to make sure they are working properly. 根据需要更换电池.  
  • Replace your carbon monoxide detectors in accordance with your manufacturer’s recommendation or as needed. 

How does carbon monoxide enter my home?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is formed when carbon-based fuels – such as gasoline, 丙烷, 天然气, oil or wood – don’t burn completely (incomplete combustion). 

Besides my carbon monoxide detector alarming,  what are other signs of carbon monoxide exposure?

When you’re using an appliance that runs on 天然气, pay attention to the following warning signs:

  • A yellow, large and unsteady burner flame (except in 天然气 fireplace logs). 
  • 电器中积聚的煤烟. 
  • 一个不寻常的, pungent odor that can indicate the presence of another byproduct of incomplete combustion while the appliance is in operation. 
  • Triggering of a carbon monoxide detector or alarm. 
  • Household members with symptoms of unexplained nausea, drowsiness or flu-like symptoms, 比如头痛, 头晕, 和呕吐.  

What should I do if I think I’ve been exposed to carbon monoxide?

  1. Immediately turn off all gas appliances if it’s safe to do so. 

  2. If safe to do so, ventilate the home or evacuate and call 911. 
  3. Seek medical attention if necessary. 
  4. Arrange an inspection immediately and don’t use the affected appliance until a qualified, licensed professional confirms it’s safe. We can perform this inspection if your appliance runs on 天然气. 请致电1-800-411-7343全球十大博彩公司评级.

How can I prevent carbon monoxide from being produced?

To help prevent carbon monoxide from being produced, keep your 天然气 appliances in good working order. Schedule an annual safety checkup with us or with a qualified, licensed professional. 

In addition to regular inspections, here are some simple tips to help you to stay safe: 

  • Never use gas ovens or other non-heating appliances for space heating (i.e.、烧烤炉或丙烷炉). 
  • Periodically check gas appliances to make sure pilot lights and burner flames are clear blue and burning properly. A soft yellow flame can indicate carbon monoxide. 
  • Keep the area around gas appliances clean, well-ventilated and free of any items that might block normal airflow. 
  • Always make sure the damper is open when using any type of fireplace (gas or wood burning). Using an unvented gas fireplace is dangerous and violates the California 健康 and 安全 Code. 

Carbon monoxide exposure is very dangerous! Help keep our community safe by spreading these safety tips!