When winter temperatures plummet and home heating systems run for hours, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases. Every year, at least 430 people die in the United States and approximately 50,000 residents visit the emergency room from accidental CO poisoning.
Jeff Korinek, the service department manager at Schaus Mechanical in Manitowoc tells SeehaferNews.com. it’s very important that you have carbon monoxide detectors in your home. He said it is, “Just as important as you would have a smoke detector on the first and second floors. There are other appliances gas cooking stoves, space heaters, and water heaters that can produce carbon monoxide.”
He did also state as furnace technology has advanced that potential is diminished.
“Today’s furnaces are much more forgiving,” he explained. “They have sensors in that will shut the furnace down. But, still have a backup plan & something in your home to tell you when you have carbon monoxide levels reaching unsafe points.”
Korinek suggested an annual inspection and cleanup of your furnace. He says it’s relatively inexpensive & you will know if it’s operating properly and if it’s safe.
