What are some signs of Carbon Monoxide infiltration?
Signs that may indicate the presence of carbon monoxide may include: A yellow, large and unsteady burner flame; An unusual pungent odour when any appliance is operating. What other ways can I protect myself and my family? Have a qualified professional check all of your fuel burning appliances, furnaces, venting and chimney systems at least once a year. Never use your stove or oven to help heat your home or apartment and never use a charcoal grill or hibachi inside your home or garage. Using a grill indoors will cause a build up of carbon monoxide inside your home, apartment, cabin, and even camper unless you use it inside a vented fireplace. Also be aware of burning charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal — red, gray, black, or white — gives off carbon monoxide! Never keep your car running in the garage. Even if the garage doors are open, normal circulation will not provide enough fresh air to reliably prevent a dangerous buildup of carbon monoxide. Never run your car or truck inside a gara
