Common Appliances May Be the Most Deadly Source of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.

More accidental poisoning deaths are caused by carbon monoxide (CO) than by any other poison. That fact alone should cause every homeowner to learn what appliances in their house create carbon monoxide and to add enough CO monitors to their home to eliminate the potential of this deadly threat. The simple fact to remember is that anything in your home that burns fossil fuels, renewable fuels like wood or corn, and even smoking cigarettes will produce carbon monoxide as one of the byproducts.

Improper ventilation of appliances is the leading cause of carbon monoxide poisoning. Broken, leaky or disconnected ventilation pipes will cause CO to be released into your living environment, and represent a potentially fatal threat. While the following list is not comprehensive, it does outline the most common household appliances that emit carbon monoxide. Gas furnaces that have issues with their ventilation system are the number one cause of carbon monoxide poisoning. It is essential that every home have a carbon monoxide monitor very near the gas furnace. Gas water heaters also produce CO, and should be monitored.

In addition, be aware that these appliances also create carbon monoxide: Kerosene space heaters, propane heaters, propane and gas stoves, and gasoline or diesel powered generators. Deaths from carbon monoxide are easily prevented with the use of carbon monoxide detectors, which are very effective and also very affordable. Protect yourself, and those you love, by putting monitors on guard where dangers exist.

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