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What is Carbon Monoxide?<\/em><\/h2>\nCarbon monoxide is a poisonous gas with no smell, taste or color, making it difficult to so detect you can inhale it without even realizing it! \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0When there is too much carbon monoxide in the air you breathe, your ability to absorb oxygen can greatly diminish, leading to serious tissue damage that can cause sudden illness and death.<\/p>\n
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What Creates Carbon Monoxide?<\/em><\/h2>\nCarbon monoxide is produced by vehicles, appliances and other devices that generate combustion fumes, such as those that burn gas or other petroleum products, wood and other fuels.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Examples include cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The danger occurs when too much carbon monoxide accumulates in an enclosed or semi-enclosed poorly ventilated space.<\/p>\n
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What are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?<\/em><\/h2>\n![\"CO](\"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/headache.jpeg\" "\\"A")
<\/a>The longer you inhale CO gas, the worse your symptoms will be. You may lose\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0balance, vision and memory. Eventually, you may lose consciousness. This can happen within two hours if there is a lot of CO gas in the air.<\/p>\nA\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0dull headache<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is the most common symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Other common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n- Dizziness and nausea (feeling sick)<\/li>\n
- Vomiting (being sick)<\/li>\n
- Tiredness and confusion<\/li>\n
- Stomach pain<\/li>\n
- Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing<\/li>\n
- Blurred vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\nHow to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure<\/em><\/h2>\nAccording to the CDC<\/a><\/strong>, you can help prevent CO poisoning by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n- Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Install a battery-operated or battery back-up carbon monoxide detector<\/a><\/strong> in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. If the detector sounds, leave your home immediately and call 911.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect CO poisoning and are feeling dizzy, light-headed, or nauseous.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Don’t\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline or charcoal-burning device inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Don’t\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0run a car or truck inside a garage attached to your house, even if you leave the door open.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Don’t\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>burn anything in a stove or fireplace that isn’t vented.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Don’t\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0heat your house with a gas oven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Choosing a Carbon Monoxide Detector<\/em><\/h2>\nModern carbon monoxide detectors\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0trigger an audible alarm\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0based on an accumulation of carbon monoxide over time. There are three basic CO detector technologies<\/a><\/strong>, each with a different type of sensor – metal oxide, biomimetic and electrochemical.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 While there are differences between these technologies, each type is tested and approved for operation. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Here are some tips on choosing and installing a CO detector:<\/p>\n\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Silent](\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/large\/7802.jpg\" "\\"Silent")
<\/a><\/b><\/em>Battery-Backup is Critical<\/b><\/h3>\nMost carbon monoxide detectors require a continuous power supply.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Whether you choose an electrically hard-wired CO detector<\/a><\/strong> or the type that plugs into an AC outlet, make sure it has back-up battery power so it will continue to operate even during power outages.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It should also have a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clow battery\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d warning alarm.<\/p>\n\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nProtect the Hard of Hearing<\/b><\/h3>\n
If you or someone in your family is deaf or has hearing loss, protect them with a carbon monoxide detector with a visual alarm, like the Silent Call Carbon Monoxide Detector with Strobe Light<\/a><\/strong> or the hard-wired Kidde Lifesaver Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Strobe<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nCombination Smoke & CO Detectors Do Double-Duty<\/b><\/h3>\n
Many manufacturers offer carbon monoxide detectors that also function as smoke detectors<\/a><\/strong>, so you can protect your family from both threats with one device.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Look for combination detectors that activate independently and have distinctly different alarm signals for smoke or high CO levels, such as the Gentex Hard Wired Combo Smoke and CO Alarm<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Placement is Key<\/b><\/h3>\n
![\"BRK](\"http:\/\/www.diycontrols.com\/images\/Product\/medium\/8197.jpg\" "\\"BRK")
<\/a>No matter which type of CO detector you choose, proper placement and installation is essential for proper functioning.<\/p>\n\n- Place detectors in or near sleeping areas, where the sound of an alarm will easily wake people up.<\/li>\n
- Place detectors on each level of a residence.<\/li>\n
- To ensure that the alarm is heard throughout the house, choose carbon dioxide detectors that are \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cinterconnectable\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d so that all of the alarms in your home will sound when one of them is triggered by a CO event.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0BRK Electronics Hard Wired T4 Carbon Monoxide Alarm<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is an example of an interconnectable alarm.<\/li>\n
- For added protection, place a carbon monoxide detector 10 to 15 feet from the furnace as well as other fuel burning sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Connect to Your Home Security System for Ultimate Protection<\/b><\/h3>\n
If your residence is already equipped with a home security system or autodialer<\/a><\/strong>, choose compatible carbon monoxide detectors that you can connect to the system so you will be notified locally and remotely of high CO levels.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n
Who is at Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?<\/h2>\n
All people and animals are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning and is especially dangerous for people who are sleeping or intoxicated who can die from CO poisoning before ever experiencing symptoms. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0And, certain groups of people are more susceptible to its effects, including unborn babies, infants, young children and people with chronic heart disease, anemia, or respiratory problems.<\/p>\n
But you can protect everyone in your household from this from this potentially lethal illness by following the steps to eliminate sources of carbon monoxide poisoning at home; \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0by knowing the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning; and by installing carbon monoxide detectors<\/a><\/strong> on every level of your house.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Sources:<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Mayo Clinic<\/a>; CDC<\/a>; NHS UK<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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You may have heard that carbon monoxide poisoning is considered \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cthe silent killer,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d but do you know what carbon monoxide (CO) gas is, or how to recognize the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 According to the CDC, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2613,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[420,421,273,274,275,276],"class_list":["post-2590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-monitoring-security","tag-carbon-monoxide-detector","tag-carbon-monoxide-detectors","tag-carbon-monoxide-monitor","tag-carbon-monoxide-monitors","tag-smoke-detector","tag-smoke-detectors","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2590"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5084,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590\/revisions\/5084"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Carbon monoxide is produced by vehicles, appliances and other devices that generate combustion fumes, such as those that burn gas or other petroleum products, wood and other fuels.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Examples include cars and trucks, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The danger occurs when too much carbon monoxide accumulates in an enclosed or semi-enclosed poorly ventilated space.<\/p>\n
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What are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/a>The longer you inhale CO gas, the worse your symptoms will be. You may lose\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0balance, vision and memory. Eventually, you may lose consciousness. This can happen within two hours if there is a lot of CO gas in the air.<\/p>\nA\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0dull headache<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is the most common symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Other common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n- Dizziness and nausea (feeling sick)<\/li>\n
- Vomiting (being sick)<\/li>\n
- Tiredness and confusion<\/li>\n
- Stomach pain<\/li>\n
- Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing<\/li>\n
- Blurred vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\nHow to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure<\/em><\/h2>\nAccording to the CDC<\/a><\/strong>, you can help prevent CO poisoning by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n- Have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Install a battery-operated or battery back-up carbon monoxide detector<\/a><\/strong> in your home and check or replace the battery when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall. If the detector sounds, leave your home immediately and call 911.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Seek prompt medical attention if you suspect CO poisoning and are feeling dizzy, light-headed, or nauseous.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Don’t\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0use a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other gasoline or charcoal-burning device inside your home, basement, or garage or near a window.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Don’t\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0run a car or truck inside a garage attached to your house, even if you leave the door open.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Don’t\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b>burn anything in a stove or fireplace that isn’t vented.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Don’t\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0heat your house with a gas oven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Choosing a Carbon Monoxide Detector<\/em><\/h2>\nModern carbon monoxide detectors\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0trigger an audible alarm\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0based on an accumulation of carbon monoxide over time. There are three basic CO detector technologies<\/a><\/strong>, each with a different type of sensor – metal oxide, biomimetic and electrochemical.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 While there are differences between these technologies, each type is tested and approved for operation. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Here are some tips on choosing and installing a CO detector:<\/p>\n\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/a><\/b><\/em>Battery-Backup is Critical<\/b><\/h3>\nMost carbon monoxide detectors require a continuous power supply.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Whether you choose an electrically hard-wired CO detector<\/a><\/strong> or the type that plugs into an AC outlet, make sure it has back-up battery power so it will continue to operate even during power outages.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It should also have a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clow battery\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d warning alarm.<\/p>\n\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nProtect the Hard of Hearing<\/b><\/h3>\n
If you or someone in your family is deaf or has hearing loss, protect them with a carbon monoxide detector with a visual alarm, like the Silent Call Carbon Monoxide Detector with Strobe Light<\/a><\/strong> or the hard-wired Kidde Lifesaver Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Strobe<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\nCombination Smoke & CO Detectors Do Double-Duty<\/b><\/h3>\n
Many manufacturers offer carbon monoxide detectors that also function as smoke detectors<\/a><\/strong>, so you can protect your family from both threats with one device.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Look for combination detectors that activate independently and have distinctly different alarm signals for smoke or high CO levels, such as the Gentex Hard Wired Combo Smoke and CO Alarm<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Placement is Key<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>No matter which type of CO detector you choose, proper placement and installation is essential for proper functioning.<\/p>\n\n- Place detectors in or near sleeping areas, where the sound of an alarm will easily wake people up.<\/li>\n
- Place detectors on each level of a residence.<\/li>\n
- To ensure that the alarm is heard throughout the house, choose carbon dioxide detectors that are \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cinterconnectable\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d so that all of the alarms in your home will sound when one of them is triggered by a CO event.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 The\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0BRK Electronics Hard Wired T4 Carbon Monoxide Alarm<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is an example of an interconnectable alarm.<\/li>\n
- For added protection, place a carbon monoxide detector 10 to 15 feet from the furnace as well as other fuel burning sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Connect to Your Home Security System for Ultimate Protection<\/b><\/h3>\n
If your residence is already equipped with a home security system or autodialer<\/a><\/strong>, choose compatible carbon monoxide detectors that you can connect to the system so you will be notified locally and remotely of high CO levels.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n
Who is at Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?<\/h2>\n
All people and animals are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning and is especially dangerous for people who are sleeping or intoxicated who can die from CO poisoning before ever experiencing symptoms. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0And, certain groups of people are more susceptible to its effects, including unborn babies, infants, young children and people with chronic heart disease, anemia, or respiratory problems.<\/p>\n
But you can protect everyone in your household from this from this potentially lethal illness by following the steps to eliminate sources of carbon monoxide poisoning at home; \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0by knowing the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning; and by installing carbon monoxide detectors<\/a><\/strong> on every level of your house.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Sources:<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Mayo Clinic<\/a>; CDC<\/a>; NHS UK<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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You may have heard that carbon monoxide poisoning is considered \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cthe silent killer,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d but do you know what carbon monoxide (CO) gas is, or how to recognize the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 According to the CDC, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2613,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[420,421,273,274,275,276],"class_list":["post-2590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-monitoring-security","tag-carbon-monoxide-detector","tag-carbon-monoxide-detectors","tag-carbon-monoxide-monitor","tag-carbon-monoxide-monitors","tag-smoke-detector","tag-smoke-detectors","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2590"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5084,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590\/revisions\/5084"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/a>The longer you inhale CO gas, the worse your symptoms will be. You may lose\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0balance, vision and memory. Eventually, you may lose consciousness. This can happen within two hours if there is a lot of CO gas in the air.<\/p>\nA\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0dull headache<\/b>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0is the most common symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Other common symptoms include:<\/p>\n \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n According to the CDC<\/a><\/strong>, you can help prevent CO poisoning by following these steps:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Modern carbon monoxide detectors\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0trigger an audible alarm\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0based on an accumulation of carbon monoxide over time. There are three basic CO detector technologies<\/a><\/strong>, each with a different type of sensor – metal oxide, biomimetic and electrochemical.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 While there are differences between these technologies, each type is tested and approved for operation. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Here are some tips on choosing and installing a CO detector:<\/p>\n \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Most carbon monoxide detectors require a continuous power supply.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Whether you choose an electrically hard-wired CO detector<\/a><\/strong> or the type that plugs into an AC outlet, make sure it has back-up battery power so it will continue to operate even during power outages.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 It should also have a \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201clow battery\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d warning alarm.<\/p>\n \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n If you or someone in your family is deaf or has hearing loss, protect them with a carbon monoxide detector with a visual alarm, like the Silent Call Carbon Monoxide Detector with Strobe Light<\/a><\/strong> or the hard-wired Kidde Lifesaver Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Strobe<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Many manufacturers offer carbon monoxide detectors that also function as smoke detectors<\/a><\/strong>, so you can protect your family from both threats with one device.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Look for combination detectors that activate independently and have distinctly different alarm signals for smoke or high CO levels, such as the Gentex Hard Wired Combo Smoke and CO Alarm<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your residence is already equipped with a home security system or autodialer<\/a><\/strong>, choose compatible carbon monoxide detectors that you can connect to the system so you will be notified locally and remotely of high CO levels.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All people and animals are at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning and is especially dangerous for people who are sleeping or intoxicated who can die from CO poisoning before ever experiencing symptoms. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0And, certain groups of people are more susceptible to its effects, including unborn babies, infants, young children and people with chronic heart disease, anemia, or respiratory problems.<\/p>\n But you can protect everyone in your household from this from this potentially lethal illness by following the steps to eliminate sources of carbon monoxide poisoning at home; \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0by knowing the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning; and by installing carbon monoxide detectors<\/a><\/strong> on every level of your house.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sources:<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Mayo Clinic<\/a>; CDC<\/a>; NHS UK<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You may have heard that carbon monoxide poisoning is considered \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cthe silent killer,\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d but do you know what carbon monoxide (CO) gas is, or how to recognize the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning?\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 According to the CDC, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2613,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[420,421,273,274,275,276],"class_list":["post-2590","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-monitoring-security","tag-carbon-monoxide-detector","tag-carbon-monoxide-detectors","tag-carbon-monoxide-monitor","tag-carbon-monoxide-monitors","tag-smoke-detector","tag-smoke-detectors","clearfix"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2590"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5084,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2590\/revisions\/5084"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Choosing a Carbon Monoxide Detector<\/em><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/b><\/em>Battery-Backup is Critical<\/b><\/h3>\nProtect the Hard of Hearing<\/b><\/h3>\n
Combination Smoke & CO Detectors Do Double-Duty<\/b><\/h3>\n
Placement is Key<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/a>No matter which type of CO detector you choose, proper placement and installation is essential for proper functioning.<\/p>\n\n
Connect to Your Home Security System for Ultimate Protection<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Who is at Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?<\/h2>\n