Carbon monoxide is known as the invisible killer because you can’t see it, smell it, or taste it, but it can be deadly if it builds up in your home.
As cooler weather moves in, remember these key safety tips to protect your family and stay CO-safe this season:
- • Have your furnace, fireplace, and gas appliances serviced every year by a qualified technician.
- • Keep dryer vents and chimneys clear of lint, leaves, or debris so gases can escape safely.
- • Never warm up your vehicle inside the garage, even with the door open.
- • Use generators outdoors only, at least 20 feet from doors and windows.
- • Don’t use gas stoves or ovens to heat your home. They’re designed for cooking — not constant heat — and can release dangerous CO levels.
- • Always use hood vents or open windows for ventilation when cooking on gas stoves.
- • Know the symptoms of CO poisoning: headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion, or weakness.
It only takes a few minutes to check — and those minutes could save a life.
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