Carbon Monoxide can kill – 10 Things You Need to Know

Boilers that aren’t properly installed, maintained or ventilated can produce carbon monoxide. But as deadly as this is, carbon monoxide poisoning is preventable, and there are a number of things you can do to keep your family healthy and carbon monoxide safe. You can contact NY Boiler & AC Repair to clean your carbonized boiler. We are experienced in cleaning soot and carbon of boilers. 

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, drowsiness, nausea, breathlessness and stomach pains. Signs are hard to spot and can be confused with tiredness or a cold because unfortunately the carbon monoxide poisoning you can’t hear it, you can’t see it, and you can’t smell it, so it really is important to make sure your boiler is serviced at least once a year.

Here you can see 10 things you need to know about carbon monoxide poisoning, and what measures you can take to prevent becoming its latest victim.

1. The most common sources of carbon monoxide in the home are faulty central heating systems and gas appliances, such as gas fires and cookers.

2. Although carbon monoxide poisoning is hard to detect, there are symptoms to look out for. The six main signs are: headaches, dizziness, breathlessness, nausea, collapse and falling unconscious.

3. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often mistaken for food poisoning, viral infections and even the flu. Severe poisoning can cause confusion, a fast and irregular heart rate, seizures and loss of memory, confusion and even complete loss of consciousness.

4. Children and older people are most at risk. Pets can also be affected, so if you have dogs or cats and they are displaying similar symptoms then carbon monoxide poisoning could be responsible.

5. Is your home displaying signs of carbon monoxide poisoning? For example, does the pilot light blow out frequently; are your windows suffering from more condensation than normal or is there any unusual dark staining around or on your appliances.

6. Get a carbon monoxide alarm fitted, if you don’t already have one. Alarms are available from most well-known high street DIY stores, such as Bed Bath & Beyond and Home Depot.

7. Remember, a faulty central heating boiler can be fatal. So make sure you get your heating systems and gas appliances serviced regularly by a Gas Safe registered heating engineer. Never use an illegal gas fitter. So check their credentials before you engage their services.

8. If you think you are experiencing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, turn off gas appliances and open doors and windows to allow fresh air to circulate.

9. Get yourself checked out by a doctor straight away. They will be able to do a breath or blood test to determine whether you have carbon monoxide poisoning.

10. Also make sure you call out a Gas Safe registered engineer to inspect your boiler as soon as possible. Until then, do not use the suspect appliance.

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