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Carbon Monoxide — Without CO Detectors, Your Family Could Be at Risk

Carbon Monoxide — Without CO Detectors, Your Family Could Be at Risk

October 28, 2014

Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an invisible gas that you cannot smell or taste, and it is produced as a byproduct of the combustion process in various heating appliances and engines. There are several sources of carbon monoxide the average Orlando-area home, and following information will help you to identify the sources and symptoms of …

Think Carbon Monoxide Detectors Aren’t Necessary? Think Again

Think Carbon Monoxide Detectors Aren’t Necessary? Think Again

April 2, 2013

Did you know that carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is estimated to be responsible for more than 500 accidental deaths and 5,000 injuries every year? CO can cause low-level poisoning that has symptoms similar to the flu, but exposure to higher levels can cause death or severe brain damage. In fact, CO is the largest cause …