By Petra Paulson
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas emitted from fuel-burning appliances.
Since the gas is completely odorless and invisible to the naked eye, your only protection is a reliable CO detector, like the best selling GE Security 260-CO. There are a variety of common carbon monoxide sources in your home, including furnaces, dryers, water-heaters and countless other fuel-burning appliances. Unvented kerosene and gas space heaters, generators and other gasoline powered equipment, as well as automobile exhaust from attached garages can also be a significant carbon monoxide source. When CO levels reach 1,600 ppm (parts per million) it can cause dizziness, nausea and even death in under 2 hours.
Should I install a CO detector in my house?
Yes! Numerous states and local jurisdictions require CO detectors be installed in residences. To learn the requirements for your location, check with your local building code official.
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