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Service Champions is Southern California’s best residential plumbing, heating & air conditioning company. We service, repair, and install all kinds and brands of heaters and air conditioners along with drain cleaning.
Service Champions is Southern California’s best residential plumbing, heating & air conditioning company. We service, repair, and install all kinds and brands of heaters and air conditioners along with drain cleaning.
You do everything you can to make your home as safe as possible. From installing an alarm system to spraying for pests, it’s all on the list—but what about the “silent killer” that is carbon monoxide (also known as CO gas). This colorless, odorless gas kills at least 430 people in the U.S. every year and sends nearly 50,000 more to the emergency room. Because of this, we are sharing a short guide to carbon monoxide.
Let’s start with the basics, what is carbon monoxide or CO gas? It’s a colorless, odorless gas naturally created by fire; it can also cause sudden illness. To be more specific, CO gas is created when gas, wood, or charcoal fires burn in small spaces. Sources include your furnace, stove, any kerosene powered gadgets, gas lanterns and range, as well as charcoal and wood.
Fires naturally take oxygen out of the atmosphere and replace it with carbon monoxide. Though this usually isn’t a problem outdoors, that gas level in an enclosed space (like your kitchen) can do some massive damage. When humans or animals breathe in carbon monoxide, their red blood cells replace oxygen with CO gas, too much CO gas and not enough oxygen leads to poisoning.
Safety is the most important section of any carbon monoxide guide. For your safety, and the safety of others in your home, the best thing you can do to protect yourself from CO poisoning is to schedule regular furnace tune-ups. At Service Champions, our expertly trained HVAC technicians inspect every part of your furnace for function and safety. If they find any issues, they will bring it to your attention immediately.
Here are some other things you can do to make sure your home, and anyone in it, is safe from carbon monoxide poisoning:
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can range from simple to severe. Some of the most common, milder symptoms are:
Carbon monoxide can also have major consequences for a person’s mental state. If you believe carbon monoxide may be a factor in someone’s behavioral or mental shift, here are some things to watch out for:
Unfortunately, there are also some long term effects of CO gas poisoning. Prolonged exposure to CO gas can lead to brain damage, including problems with memory and concentration. It can additionally lead to permanent vision and hearing loss.
If you suspect a carbon monoxide leak in your home, or if you believe someone is experiencing these symptoms because of CO gas, do not wait to call emergency services. Treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning is readily available, the patient just needs to get to the doctor on time.
Carbon monoxide is something that should not be taken lightly. If you haven’t scheduled your furnace tune up, reach out to our friendly Client Services Representatives or click here to book an appointment online. Service Champions is the only Diamond Certified HVAC and plumbing company in Orange County. We proudly serve communities in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties.