Place CO2 Alarms Where They Will Alert You To Danger

Carbon dioxide poisoning is the cause of illness and death in startling numbers. This is true because virtually every home is a place where carbon dioxide poisoning may occur. Carbon dioxide, CO2, is released by appliances that use electricity and by the burning of fuels, including wood, propane, and natural gas. In appliances and equipment that is working properly, the CO2 that is produced is vented through chimneys, vent pipes, and exhaust fans. When those means of venting the carbon dioxide are leaking, blocked, or otherwise not working properly, CO2 enters the living space and becomes a serious threat to the home or building’s inhabitants. The best way to eliminate the threat of carbon dioxide poisoning is to employ an adequate number of carbon dioxide alarms in your home.

As a general rule, a CO2 detector or alarm should be placed on every level of the home or building. If the level is more than 1500 square feet, than additional carbon dioxide alarms should be employed, placed evenly throughout the level. In addition to the general placement of CO2 alarms, an alarm should be placed in close proximity to the appliances or equipment that are most likely to emit into the environment dangerous levels of carbon dioxide. Place a CO2 alarm near the furnace and hot water heater. If the home has a fireplace, wood, wood pellet, or corn burning stove, place a carbon dioxide detector nearby. Since CO2 alarms are inexpensive, this is a very affordable way to eliminate one of the most preventable causes of accidental death.

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