How Do You Look for Carbon Monoxide?

There are a multitude of vapors that could be inside your Clearwater home. Natural gas and fumes that come from household furniture, flooring and paints. Not a one of them are as threatening as carbon monoxide. 

Get in touch with Midway Services at 727-219-2471 now to begin defending your house against this dangerous gas. 

Why is Carbon Monoxide so Poisonous? 

Carbon monoxide might be a major concern, so it’s not a thing to take lightly. 

1. You Can’t Smell It 

Carbon monoxide is hazardous because you cannot see it, sense it with your nose or detect it with your taste buds. It’s nonirritating in low doses and can’t be filtered. 

2. It Can Be Fatal in Just a Few Minutes 

Carbon monoxide is a result of used fuel. It can filter into your home during cold weather if the heat exchanger on your gas furnace fails. Based on how large the leak is and the airflow in a home, the gas may become deadly in only a few minutes. 

Once breathed in, it has a half-life of approximately five hours. If you are inhaling pure air, it will take five hours to remove it from your bloodstream. You will need an extra five hours to reduce that concentration by half. 

3. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Can Act Like Other Illnesses 

It can also cause illnesses that can be confused with the flu, viral infections and chronic fatigue syndrome, among other conditions. 

How to Guard Your Home from Carbon Monoxide 

There’s no reason to gamble with carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Here are some steps you can take to keep your house safe: 

1. Your home with at least one gas appliance, connected garage or fireplace requires a carbon monoxide detector. You should have a detector on every level of your home, in addition to the basement and garage. You also should install one inside or outside of every bedroom. Aren’t using a carbon monoxide detector in your home? 
   Call Midway Services at 727-219-2471 to get one. Ask our techs about our affordable Wi-Fi carbon monoxide alarms. 

2. If you currently own a carbon monoxide detector, regularly test or put in new batteries. You should look at batteries every 90 days, and buy a new detector every three to five years. 

3. If your carbon monoxide alarm goes off, get out of your home right away and call 911. 

Protect Your Loved Ones with Help from Midway Services 

Carbon monoxide doesn’t have to be terrifying, and with the proper steps your home can be guarded from the toxic gas. Make the proper changes and call Midway Services at 727-219-2471 to learn more.