What is carbon monoxide?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is created when common fuels such as natural gas, oil, wood, or coal burn incompletely. This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas is often called the “silent killer” because it is undetectable without the use of detection technology. Installing a monitored carbon monoxide detector in your home or business can help you avoid a buildup of toxic fumes from generators. Want to learn more? Call us for a free phone consultation. Let us install, service and monitor your carbon monoxide detector (CO) device with our award-winning professional monitoring company.
Carbon Monoxide Statistics:
On average, about 170 people die every year from carbon monoxide produced by nonautomotive consumer products.
Even though CO alarms are simple to install and provide an early warning of the dangerous presence of carbon monoxide, an estimated 70% of U.S. homes are not protected by a monitored CO detector.
Carbon monoxide can result from fuel-burning heating and cooking appliances, portable generators, water heaters, clothes dryers, or cars left running in enclosed areas.
Extremely elevated levels of carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal within minutes.