Carbon monoxide detectors will soon been mandatory in all Ontario homes.
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is odorless and tasteless. It is produced as a by product of combustion when fuel-burning appliances and equipment that use natural gas, oil, wood or propane do not get enough air to completely burn up. Named the "silent killer" it can cause brain damage and/or death.
Some common sources of Carbon Monoxide include:
Furnace, gas water heater, gas fireplace, gas stove, gas dryer, gas barbeque, portable generators and fuel burning space heaters.
To prevent exposure, ensure that gas appliances, furnaces and fireplaces are properly vented and maintained. They should be checked every ear by a certified heating technician to ensure their safety.
CO poisoning has symptoms similar to the flu: nausea, headaches, confusion, weakness & drowsiness. The key difference is that there is no fever present.
The best way to protect yourself and your family is to have an annual inspection of your home heating equipment including vents and chimneys and install a CO detector in your home.
For more info:
http://www.lfpress.com/2013/11/28/bang-on-get-a-carbon-monoxide-detector
Carbon monoxide detectors will soon been mandatory in all Ontario homes. Have you got yours?
Richard Thyssen, Broker of Record
Colleen Thyssen, Sales Representative
Direct: 519-495-1541
Office: 519-438-8000
email:
rthyssen@rogers.com
www.thyssengroup.com
