Tuesday, January 7, 2014

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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. Inhaling carbon monoxide is a health hazard as the gas is toxic to humans. Prolonged exposure to the gas can result in irreversible damage to both the nervous and circulatory systems.

Year in and year out, overworked and neglected furnaces inevitably emit carbon monoxide once their components such as gas lines, exhaust stacks, and vents show signs of problems. This possibility becomes even more likely during the winter months when pipes can freeze and snow can block vents

Whether you are a renter or homeowner, it is your responsibility to check on your furnace to see if it is in working condition. All the more furnace inspection matters in areas where consistently cold weather necessitate the regular use of heating systems. Call an HVAC technician to regularly perform an inspection and any necessary tune-ups on your home furnace. Otherwise, if you are renting, demand that your landlord implement a strict building maintenance program.

You can bolster these precautions by installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home, as well. Of course, you should also make sure that these devices are made by top-quality manufacturers and will not fail you in an emergency.


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