What are the most common causes of carbon monoxide detector alarms?
There are many conditions which can cause a carbon monoxide detector to alarm. Most are preventable and few are actually life threatening. Ideally through proper placement of the detector and education of the users the number of preventable calls can be minimized and activation will only occur in the more serious situations.
There are many conditions which can cause a carbon monoxide detector to alarm. Most are preventable and few are actually life threatening. Ideally through proper placement of the detector and education of the users the number of preventable calls can be minimized and activation will only occur in the more serious situations. Preventable causes of CO alarm activation and the recommended preventive action are as follows: Cause Preventive Action Inadequate fresh air venting of the home Have a heating contractor install a fresh air makeup system in the home Running gas powered equipment or automobiles in a home Gas powered equipment or vehicles should never be operated within a home or garage or garage-even if the garage door is open Charcoal grilling in the home or garage Charcoal grilling is a tremendous producer of carbon monoxide gas. Charcoal grills should never be operated in the home Malfunctioning appliances or equipment in the home All fuel burning appliances or equipment in the h
